Carrying nearly five million passengers per day, the London Tube is one of the world's oldest and busiest metro systems in the world. Today the Tube is undergoing a complete overhaul that is long overdue. Take a behind the scenes look into the daily lives of drivers, emergency personnel, operations managers, and many others among the near twenty thousand employees of this massive rail system, as they navigate the evolution of the London Tube.
The Mexico City Metropolitan Train has many stories to tell: from archaeological findings during its construction, its underground museums and hospitals, and even its patents and special maintenance services. These are some of their stories.
Soviet Bus Stops is a documentary that explores the stories of the designers who built fascinating architectural marvels during the Soviet regime. %s The film showcases the power of individual creativity that could not be suppressed, and pays homage to the unique bus stops that can be found in various countries like Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and more. %s Through interviews with art historians, architects, and photographers, the documentary delves into the ideology and imagination behind these bus stops, showcasing the photographer's car journey through different countries, including Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Lithuania, and more. %s The film captures the beauty of these brutalist structures as well as the harsh winter conditions they endure, with stunning photography. %s It also examines the connection between Soviet architecture and important historical events like Chernobyl. %s With Skype calls to artists and experts, Soviet Bus Stops provides a comprehensive look at these unique architectural gems and their significance in the former Soviet Republics.
Night Ride is a short drama film that follows a diverse group of people who experience discrimination, harassment, and prejudice during a night ride on a tram. The film explores themes of sexual discrimination, transphobia, and the challenges faced by little people within society. It delves into the emotional journeys of the characters as they navigate a hijacked train, trespassing, and a tram station filled with hostility. Through their experiences, Night Ride sheds light on the importance of inclusivity and acceptance in public transportation.
Filmmaker Gio Petti takes an in-depth look at the city's troublesome transit system in his documentary, Dude, Where's My Bus?. His nearly 2 year-long independent investigation delves into the frustrations of daily commuters in Ottawa and more deeply explores the systemic issues plaguing OC Transpo and their effects on the community. Beginning in the South End Suburbs of Ottawa, Dude, Where's My Bus? peels back layers leading to a broader investigation into issues plaguing the once model transit system. From late buses in neglected areas of the city, sprawl and the greenbelt, to the ever more controversial Confederation Line and the P3 system that built it, Petti aims to explore the impact of policy missteps and broken promises on Ottawa's transit users, with an optimistic look to the future.
An ordinary night bus has been kitted out with cameras for this series, witnessing the funny, surprising and sometimes moving interaction between passengers after dark. From late night revellers and tourists visiting the West End to shift-workers leaving home at first light, the series will provide an intimate portrait of London at night and the round-the-clock efforts made by drivers and support staff to keep the night bus working for London.
A young man in a tram is asking a bit too much from a stranger.
Drivers of urban public transport in Bogotá do not receive a fixed salary¸ only a percentage per passenger picked up. Through the testimony of two champions of this daily war¸ an unpleasant daily life is shown¸ distressing and dangerous¸ both for the users and for the drivers themselves los and from which the only ones who benefit are the great transport entrepreneurs¸ true architects of a bloody war in which the State is hardly an indolent spectator.
It's 10:47 pm on a bus somewhere in a city. A few teenagers are listening to music and talking loudly. The other passengers look languidly out the window or at their cell phones. A drunk man gets in and joins the teenagers; the mood starts to shift.
A small group of activists take on systemic racism and prejudice in Baltimore's public transportation, battling against the odds to create a brighter future for their community.
"The End of the Line - Rochester's Subway" tells the little-known story of the rail line that operated in a former section of the Erie Canal from 1927 until its abandonment in 1956. Produced in 1994 by filmmakers Fredrick Armstrong and James P. Harte, the forty-five minute documentary recounts the tale of an American city's bumpy ride through the Twentieth Century, from the perspective of a little engine that could, but didn't. The film has since been rereleased (2005) and now contains the main feature with special portions that were added as part of the rereleased version. These include a look at the only surviving subway car from the lines and a Phantom tun through the tunnels in their abandoned state, among others, for a total of 90 minutes of unique and well preserved historical information.
The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream is a documentary that examines the impact of declining oil supplies on suburban communities and the overall American way of life. It explores the challenges faced by suburban residents as they grapple with rising energy costs, transportation issues, and the potential collapse of the economic system. The film also delves into the concept of peak oil and outlines the environmental, economic, and social implications of a post-oil society.
Short journey by tram in a big city where an older woman and a hasty man are bound together by circumstances. He is not pleased with it. Or is he?