Intersexion
Synopsis The first question any new parents asks is, “Is it a boy or girl?” But what if doctors cannot answer that question? Every 1 in 2,000 babies are born with genitalia so ambiguous that no-one can determine its gender. In this groundbreaking documentary, intersex individuals reveal the details of their unconventional lives – and […]
Survival of the Fabulous
Synopsis Are gay men born gay? It seems the evidence says they are, but if that’s the case, how could same-sex attraction, a trait that prevents reproduction, evolve into the human race and survive generations of history? This question boggles the mind of openly gay and proudly flamboyant filmmaker Bryce Michael Sage, who sets out […]
Zapped: The Buzz About Mosquitoes
Synopsis Zapped: The Buzz About Mosquitoes is about our battle to prevent mosquitoes from spreading disease. It’s also about their exquisite biology, shown with extreme close-up photography. The tone is whimsical, as we learn more about the female mosquito. And it’s serious as we see the diseases she spreads. When a female mosquito is sucking your […]
(Un)glamorous
Synopsis If what you know about male models comes straight from Zoolander, Pedro Andrade’s special will give you a very different picture. It’s a world of photo shoots and international travel, but there are also tiny models’ apartments and even tinier paychecks.
It’s A Match
Synopsis Alana and Lori were just two LGBT 20-somethings looking for love online when a casual right swipe made a match that would bind them together forever. Within a few weeks of meeting, Lori learned that Alana has been waiting on the kidney transplant list for years. Against all odds, Lori found that she was […]
Defusing Human Bombs
Synopsis Defusing Human Bombs is the incredible story of the Sabaoon School in Pakistan, which uses psychology, religious scholars, and other techniques to undo years of Taliban indoctrination in the hearts and minds of young boys. Filmed over a period of 18 months, the film exposes the incredible hardship and violence the boys experienced during […]
Wild Carpathia: Seasons of Change
Synopsis The final episode of Wild Carpathia follows the changing seasons from the ripe glory of autumn through the depths of winter to the first flush of spring and witnesses a landscape of unparalleled beauty, a world of vivid colours and timeless tradition. From villages and communities prospering thanks to conservation and eco-tourism to ancient […]
Polifonía
Synopsis Inspired by the idea of joining many different voices in the same space and time, Polifonía brings together artists of various disciplines – musicians, artists, writers, photographers, sculptors – with the challenge of creating a piece of art inspired by a single word and concept: Hunger, Children, Balance, Legacy, Origin, Faith, Future, Border.
Ever Wondered
Synopsis Ever Wondered? is the science show that takes you behind the scenes looking at what is being achieved at the forefront of cutting edge science and technology. Each episode takes you on a journey of discovery with some of the best scientific minds around the world. Topics include DNA, cancer, natural disasters, genetics, space, […]