They were, at best mocked or ridiculed, at worst incarcerated, tortured, or even beheaded. But they would not be deterred. For decades ten thousands of women in Germany, Great Britain, in France, the U.S. and many other countries fought for their right to vote. Some used the institutions, others turned into media savvy politicians, andContinue reading “We Are Half The World – 2018”
Category Archives: History
McKellen: Playing the Part – 2018
Built upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen’s life, from early childhood into a demanding career that placed him in the public eye for the best part of his lifetime. Using an abundance of photography from McKellen’s private albums and cinematically reconstructed scenes,Continue reading “McKellen: Playing the Part – 2018”
Victoria & Albert: The Royal Wedding – 2018
Historian Lucy Worsley restages the 1840 wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Aided by a team of experts, Worsley recreates the most important elements of the ceremony and the celebrations, scouring history books, archives, newspapers and Queen Victoria’s diaries for the details. She reveals how every moment was brilliantly stage-managed for maximum effect. WovenContinue reading “Victoria & Albert: The Royal Wedding – 2018”
22-Jul – 2018
In Norway on 22 July 2011, right-wing terrorist Anders Behring Breivik murdered 77 young people attending a Labour Party Youth Camp on Utöya Island outside of Oslo. This three-part story will focus on the survivors of the attacks, the political leadership of Norway, and the lawyers involved. Director : Chris Carreras|Paul Greengrass Cast : AndersContinue reading “22-Jul – 2018”
SPK Complex – 2018
The anti-psychiatric Socialist Patients’ Collective (SPK) was founded in Heidelberg in 1970 and attributed individual suffering to society’s capitalist structures. It began as a self-organised experiment in group therapy led by doctor Wolfgang Huber with psychiatric patients, featuring Hegel readings and individual agitation, before subsequently radicalizing, which ended in criminal proceedings against its members, someContinue reading “SPK Complex – 2018”
Gotti – 2018
John Gotti rises to the top of the New York underworld to become the boss of the Gambino crime family. His life takes a tumultuous turn as he faces tragedy, multiple trials and a prison sentence. Director : Alex Foreman|Jared Briley|Jeremy Phoenix|Kevin Connolly|Nick DiRosa|S. B. Weathersby Cast : Ashley Drew Fisher|Chris Kerson|John Travolta|Jordan Trovillion|Kelly Preston|LeoContinue reading “Gotti – 2018”
The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar – 2018
Based on her book, this World Premiere film follows Simone Biles through the sacrifices and hard work that led her to win 19 Olympic and World Championship medals. Director : Vanessa Parise Cast : Jeanté Godlock|Julius Tennon|Kathleen Rose Perkins|Kelsey Scott|Marylin Norry|Raven Bowens|Tim Beckmann|Tisha Campbell-Martin Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 2/3/2018 Country : United States
For the Love of God – 2018
How the church is better and worse than you ever imagined, a documentary by the Centre for Public Christianity, confronts the worst of what Christians have done – and also traces the origins of Western values like human rights, charity, humility, and non-violence back to the influence of Jesus. Director : Allan Dowthwaite Cast :Continue reading “For the Love of God – 2018”
Khun Bun Lue – 2018
A comedic film about a rich household in the time Thailand was developing railways and slaves where yet considered normal, although the slaves in this household are rather a handful. Director : Petchtai Wongkamlao Cast : Petchtai Wongkamlao|Robert Saikwan Genre : Comedy|History Release Date : 12/27/2018 Country :
Inside North Korea: The Kim Dynasty – 2018
Director : Robert Zakin Cast : Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 4/14/2018 Country : United States