Chinese Box is a film set in Hong Kong that explores themes of love, politics, and cultural change. It follows a photographer who becomes involved with a barmaid and a prostitute, while also documenting the political changes taking place in the city. As he navigates his relationships and the social upheaval, he begins to question his own identity and desires.
During the 1970s in China, a young ballet dancer faces challenges of love, identity, and the pressures of the Cultural Revolution.
Follow the remarkable journey of Barack Obama, from his early years in politics to becoming the first African-American President of the United States, and his enduring impact on American society and politics.
2016: Obama's America is a documentary that examines the life and presidency of Barack Obama, focusing on his background, political ideologies, and the impact of his policies on the United States.
A public celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America at the Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall in Washington D.C., on January 18, 2009.
Tickling Giants is a documentary film that follows Bassem Youssef, a former surgeon turned political satirist and television personality, as he takes on the Egyptian military regime and the culture of fear and suppression in the country. The film highlights Youssef's popular comedy show and his fight for freedom of speech and democracy during the Arab Spring and the aftermath of the Egyptian revolution.
Maidan is a documentary film that captures the protests and events of the 2013-2014 Ukrainian revolution, also known as the Euromaidan. It gives a powerful and unfiltered look at the political unrest, struggles, and social discontent that led to the revolution.
The news of the death of Franco has a special resonance in the family of Florentina. Fiorentina communicates to the rest of the family a story far more important than the general's death: her husband Emiliano (Fernando Fernan-Gomez), who had been left for dead in the civil war, is alive. During the Franco dictatorship has remained hidden beneath the pylon is in the courtyard of the house.
21 died in the explosion in the kings bay-accident in Ny-Ålesund in Spitsbergen i 1962. The accident led to the fall of the Norwegian labor party government ruling since WW2. Was this really an accident, and was it under Norwegian control?
HBO documentary about interviews with conservatives in America regarding their opinion about Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign and election.
Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since, he's delivered messages of patriotism, unity, and hope through the power of words. But of all the speeches he's given, six in particular may define his legacy as, in historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's words, "one of the best writers and orators in the presidency." Interviews with eminent historians and key figures in his writing process give rare insights into these iconic speeches, as well as the Obama presidency and the man himself.
Berlin 1933 – Diary Of A Metropolis tells the story of how Berlin, the vibrant hub of modernity, became Germany's staunch capital city in step with the Third Reich. Contemporary journals, letters and documents, photographs and film material, form a dense collage of the dynamics of this collectively organised disaster.
To have a clear picture of the Greek public opinion after the recent victory of the current government, the editor-in-chief of a famous newspaper organisation enlists the help of two of his best reporters. What will the survey show?
Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai is a documentary that explores the life and work of Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan environmentalist and activist. It tells the story of her journey from being a humble village girl to becoming the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The film highlights Maathai's efforts to empower women, protect the environment, and promote social justice through tree planting and grassroots movements. It also delves into the challenges she faced, including political oppression and deforestation, and her determination to create positive change.
The Election of President Barack Obama began on March 5, 1770 at the Boston Massacre with the death of Crispus Attucks.
A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.
"Die Unbeugsamen" ("The Indomitable") is the story of women's struggle against sexual discrimination and for inclusion in the democratic process in (West) Germany after WW II.
Campaign promises of hope and change were met by a cratering economy, two never-ending wars, an epidemic of gun violence, and a surging partisan divide. In this 4-part series the president's inner circle, Congressional leaders, and journalists reflect on Barack Obama's historic two terms and the tightrope he walked as the country’s first African-American President.
Campaign promises of hope and change were met by a cratering economy, two never-ending wars, an epidemic of gun violence, and a surging partisan divide. In this 4-part series the president's inner circle, Congressional leaders, and journalists reflect on Barack Obama's historic two terms and the tightrope he walked as the country’s first African-American President.
He was elected as the 44th President of the United States simply for being Obama: voters, tired of what America had become, responded to his persona, his message and what he embodied - hope. Obama was in many ways a mirror, a mirror in which millions of Americans saw reflected their personal ideals: ideals of justice, tolerance and equality. After spending two tumultuous terms in office, through a period of geopolitical upheaval and economic crisis, it is easy to forget how the young president captivated the world simply by being 'Obama'.