When five teenage boys go viral after a rap performance, a humiliating moment is filmed and shared online, unleashing the unforgiving judgment of the internet.
Filmed over seven years, this film humanises the life of a trans family as they navigate a culture war and rising political hostility towards trans rights.
The film recounts the extraordinary story of a Yorkshire based businesswoman/amateur ballet dancer and her family as she battles to complete her transition while her rights to live in her new gender are increasingly called into question.
It is a story of love and hope as Sophie and partner Sandi celebrate their achievements, overcome bureaucratic hurdles, have their fairytale wedding, and conceive a child. It’s a story of resilience as the family learns to deal with an outpouring of social media hatred. We share Sophie’s triumph as she gets the surgery that she’s waited years for and her alarm at a rise in transphobic hate crimes and a rollback of rights she thought were hers.
An intimate journey through the storied careers and private lives of Lois Weaver and Peggy Shaw, the visionary founders of Split Britches.
Through behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive interviews, and a deep dive into their most influential performances, we uncover how Split Britches have transformed discussions around gender, identity, and the role of performance in political activism. Throughout this journey we also uncover the real love story behind their life’s work - a universal tale of support, trial and tribulation.
Shot on location in both Upstate New York and New York City LOIS AND PEGGY reveals the essential domestic side of this iconic performance duo and lays bare the complexities of two artists juggling their work and their relationship simultaneously. Showcasing the depth, complexity, and universality of love, this documentary makes a valuable contribution to the cultural and historical legacy of LGBTQ+ communities - capturing and preserving the experiences of love and relationships within a context that has often been marginalized or erased from history.
When Russia started its full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Slava Vakarchuk immediately joined the army. He is the lead singer of Ukraine's most popular rock band, Okean Elzy. He has put himself in danger by performing hundreds of times for the troops at the front, and is an articulate and highly respected advocate for his country's right to exist. President Zelensky gave him and his band a new mission - a world tour to champion Ukrainian culture and raise the morale of refugees living abroad. The band's performance at their sell-out concert at the UK's Royal Albert Hall acts as the spine of the film.
The band was formed on the dawn of independence, and their songs have become anthems of pro-democracy revolutions ever since since. The film charts the band's 30-year history with contributions from a varied group, including Timothy Snyder, Andriy Shevchenko and music producer Ken Nelson, all to tell the story of how 'soft power' can be used as a weapon of self-defence.
A powerful medium-length documentary exploring loss, survival, and the fragile beginnings of life through the stories of families connected across continents.
In India, one family struggles to cope with the devastating loss of a child, carrying grief that quietly reshapes their world. In the UK, another family is surrounded by the warmth and joy of children, living an everyday life filled with love and resilience. Though their realities appear different, both families are deeply connected by the shared experience of infant mortality and the uncertainty surrounding newborn survival.
At the centre of these intertwined journeys is an innovative doctor whose groundbreaking idea offers hope for critically ill newborns fighting for life. As science, humanity, and emotion come together, TINY BREATH reveals how compassion and innovation can transform tragedy into possibility, while asking profound questions about care, inequality, and the value of every tiny life.
The Canaries’ Experience Genre: Mixed Reality / Magical Realism / Emotional Drama Format: Immersive VR Film Synopsis: In a world where silence can be fatal, The Canaries’ Experience invites viewers into a deeply emotional and symbolic journey through the mind of Will, a young man silently battling despair. Guided by a mystical canary—an ancient symbol of safety in coal mines—viewers traverse a surreal landscape that blends memory, emotion, and myth. As Will’s inner world unravels, the canary’s song becomes a lifeline—its presence a sign of hope, its silence a chilling warning. Through immersive soundscapes, binaural audio, and haptic feedback, the audience experiences Will’s emotional highs and lows: from the suffocating silence of isolation to the transcendent transformation of the God Canary, a divine guide born from pain and resilience. Blending magical realism with therapeutic design, this VR experience is not just a story—it’s a meditation on vulnerability, connection, and the power of being heard. In the end, the canaries rise—not just as symbols of survival, but as beacons of collective healing.
Friedel Dausab is at the heart of a battle centuries in the making. Challenging Namibia’s criminalisation of same-sex love, Friedel becomes a beacon of hope for countless queer Namibians longing for freedom and safety. Amid death threats, relentless public scrutiny, and the chilling spectre of a serial killer, Friedel takes his country to court.
The demonisation and incarceration of queer people is an ancient and shocking story of injustice - born in Tudor England, globalised through colonialism and amplified by Christian evangelism today. Prominent queer historians trace the origins of criminalisation as Friedel joins fellow activists Rosanna (Sri Lanka) and Raven (Barbados) in London, where they prepare to deliver a rousing speech at Pride and await Friedel’s judgment.
A celebration of resistance, capturing the courage, humour, and resilience it takes to defy a legacy of hatred and forge a future of dignity and equality.
17-year-old orphan Lucy Gladwell is sent from England to live under the guardianship of her uncle George Huyton, an English plantation owner in the island of Mauritius. George’s plans for Lucy soon become problematic when she falls in love with a local Tamil man.
A story of love across the class and racial divides set in the 1910s.
Charting the epic journey of one of the most influential luminaries of our time from 1960s feminist pioneer to the present day - Dr Warren Farrell is a rare breed - he is the only man in history elected three times to the board of The National Organisation for Women in New York City. The past decades have seen him go from being the world's most celebrated male-feminist, to shunning men's and women's "rigid roles of the past". From authoring 'The Liberated Man' and speaking on women’s rights the world over, to highlighting the global boy crisis and the impact of dad deprivation on girls, boys, women, men and society.
Enthralling both ends of the political spectrum he has appeared on over 1000 TV shows - from CNN, Oprah Winfrey, Good Morning America, Donahue, Barbara Walters, Vaush and the BBC, to FOX, Jordan Peterson, Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson. Chosen by the Financial Times as one of the world's top 100 thought leaders, lifelong feminist Farrell has changed the course of history with his groundbreaking books.
The documentary charts Farrell's trailblazing journey and features original interviews, including John Gray ('Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus') and Professor Nicola Graham Kevan, and a reading made specially for the film by the legendary Thomas Sowell about the destruction of the black family.
An epic journey into the maverick trailblazer's evolution, reflecting society's profound transformation over the past six decades. A brave and deeply thought-out insight into society today with Farrell's very personal take on what Gloria Steinem was really like, why Robert Redford and his wife came to his house for dinner, and why John Lennon thanked Farrell for helping him make "the best decision of his life" and "discovering the true meaning of love?"
"You have to be pro-female and pro-male if you want to be pro-human" argues dialogue-advocating Farrell, "we are all in the same family boat - when one sex wins, both sexes lose."
WHAT ABOUT GARY is a raw and emotive documentary that delves into the tragic consequences of misinformation, exploring how conspiracy theories led to the death of Gary Matthews from Covid-19. The film intimately portrays the profound grief of Gary's family and friends as they grapple with this senseless loss.
Director Tristan Copeland, Gary's cousin, questions the purveyors of these falsehoods, driven by a need to understand why they ensnared Gary. Through vérité footage, archival materials, and Gary's own paintings, the film explores Gary’s descent into a distorted reality, seeking the root causes of his susceptibility to misinformation.
Shot during the pandemic in Shrewsbury, England, WHAT ABOUT GARY captures the isolation that made many, including Gary, vulnerable to manipulation. With kinetic editing, evocative camera work, and a poignant score, the film examines how society failed to protect its citizens from misinformation.
A potentially controversial yet vital work that questions how conspiracy theorists wield such influence and whether others can be saved from similar fates. A cautionary tale for a world grappling with truth in the digital age, and a tribute to a life tragically cut short, driven by a need to understand why.
Fifteen-year-old Jamie lives with his peace activist mum in an army town in England, where they suffer prejudice due to their anti-war beliefs and activism.
“Domestic violence - the beast that has been with us since time immemorial but refuses to die." Erin Pizzey
Erin Pizzey is a hero. Every refuge today owes its existence to her courage. Five decades after she made history, by opening the first women’s refuge in the world, icon Pizzey is joined by Dame Joanna Lumley to ask why so many lives are still devastated by domestic abuse. Articulate and engaging, they explore the mechanism, essence and psychology of the abuse, explaining why “the beast that has been with us since time immemorial” refuses to die. Resting on Erin’s five decade fight and unparalleled knowledge, they present proven ways to stop the cycle of abuse for both victim and perpetrator.
ERIN: BEHIND THE BRUISES offers a rarely intimate insight into the hidden reality of abuse. Through Erin’s astonishing life and great sacrifice, the film shows the incredible progress made, but sends an urgent message to press on. Thanks to Erin's courage, women went from suffering in silence, with nowhere to turn fifty years ago, to being supported and helped today, but the problem remains. “Too many today are still accepting the abuse because they are trapped, but we can stop it” explains Pizzey, calling for a "long overdue open, honest and serious discussion about domestic abuse.” This film is a call for action, a golden opportunity for real change.
Edited by Chris Hall (CNN, BBC, Discovery, Channel4), the film pays tribute to a living legend who changed the course of history. Fifty years ago Erin has singlehandedly brought domestic violence into the open, forcing society, local authorities and governments to address it. Erin has saved thousands of lives and changed women and children’s lives for the better, but her fight against domestic violence is far from over.
