Resolutions

January 1st, the first day of the New Year for many and it is the start of a proclaimed new lifestyle. RESOLUTIONS follows four people in a docu-soap format as they make, and then try to stick to, their declarations for a better life.

That's Art

Art is all around us: tattoos, graffiti, movie posters and book covers. THAT'S ART introduces you to the people that create ‘the Art of the Every Day' and profiles the biggest, most influential artists working in unusual mediums – creative geniuses that make art out of Lego, desserts and even dead animals.

My Home and Native Land

MY HOME AND NATIVE LAND explores the life journeys of people who abandoned their native countries in order to forge a better future. With stories as varied as the reasons for emigrating, this series is sure to open your mind and touch your heart. Escaping from communism or tyranny, people come to Canada for family, for job opportunity, for the chance at a better life. This is a Canada that we have never seen before, examined through eyes that have witnessed more than their share of human gore and glory. Exposed for all the world to see, this is MY HOME AND NATIVE LAND.

Casey Anthony: Where The Truth Lies

Casey Anthony offers a new perspective on the untimely death of her daughter Caylee Anthony. A decade after being acquitted of murdering her daughter in a court decision that enraged millions and earned her the moniker "America's Most Hated Mom," Casey Anthony is ready to tell her story in her own words. Through a close examination of her version of events, exclusive interviews with people deeply involved in the case, including the officers who initially charged Casey, and unprecedented access to Casey herself, Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies offers a jaw-dropping new perspective on the untimely death of 2-year-old Caylee Anthony.

In Amazon We Trust

Amazon has become one of the most powerful corporations in the world, and only the second company ever to be valued over US$1 trillion. This film investigates its strategies, inner workings and ideologies and asks whether the services that we have become so dependent on could eventually cost us our hard won freedoms, and how one of the world’s most trusted brands has influenced our individual behaviour, labour force and culture.

Riders On The Storm

RIDERS ON THE STORM captures a pivotal moment in Afghan history and offers a rare and visceral look at a ruthless sports culture where champions become marked men. Khaiber Akbarzada is on the verge of being hailed as Afghanistan’s best player of Buzkashi, the ancient sport where horsemen battle for control of a headless goat. Khaiber achieves his goal of winning the tournament and being named top rider in the land, but soon learns that fame is both a gift and a curse. The line between war and sport is starting to blur, and militants are targeting influential figures, forcing Khaiber to go into hiding to avoid the same fate as his uncle, a legendary buzkashi star who was assassinated during the civil war. Ultimately, Khaiber must make a choice that will alter the course of his life.

China Circus

Meet the young recruits of China’s Wuqiao School of Acrobatic Arts. Pushing themselves to extremes for that perfect performance and dreaming of making it as professional elite acrobats.

Mim Shaikh: Finding Dad

Mim Shaikh is a spoken-word artist, BBC radio broadcaster & YouTube star. But Mim’s life is missing one thing. In this affecting and revelatory film, Mim is going on a deeply personal journey to track down his father. We follow Mim as he sets out to piece together the jigsaw of his identity. Armed with just a name, he’s determined to find the man who walked out of his life 26 years ago, never to be heard of again. He knows that his dad’s family comes from Pakistan and he’s ready to travel there for the first time. Will he find his dad’s relatives? Will they help him on his search? Mim's journey mirros that of young people around the world.

To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED is a three-part documentary series profiling new writers, who have taken on the unique task of keeping well-known stories and characters alive in sequels. Do the new writers emulate the style of the original author? Do they dare make changes to plots and characters so well known and loved? The series features heated discussions with writers, agents, heirs and most importantly, readers.

Zara McDermott: Disordered Eating, Uncovering Rape Culture And Revenge Porn

In this series, Zara McDermott, former Love Island contestant, confronts the issues of revenge porn, rape culture and eating disorders—all rising astronomically in the past few years. What societal trends are causing these behaviours to escalate?