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The remarkable story of Kwame Brathwaite, the Harlem photographer, activist and cultural pioneer whose work helped define the iconic Black Is Beautiful movement. Across a career spanning more than six decades, Kwame captured over 500,000 images documenting African American life, creativity and identity, while championing black pride through photography, fashion and grassroots activism. Featuring exclusive archive material and contributions from family members, artists and cultural figures including Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Gabrielle Union and Jesse Williams, this documentary explores Brathwaite’s pivotal role in reshaping perceptions of black beauty and culture around the world.
Debut feature documentary from filmmaker Myrid Carten, which unfolds as a powerful exploration of family, addiction and unconditional love.
The thrilling story of E. Jean Carroll’s life, from her early days as Miss Cheerleader USA to her rise as a trailblazing journalist, author, and beloved advice columnist. Carroll broke barriers as the first female editor at Esquire, Playboy, and Outside, helping to redefine women’s roles in media with her sharp wit and fearless voice. In recent years, she reignited public discourse by standing up to power, becoming the only woman to beat Donald Trump twice in court, and sparking a national conversation about truth, accountability, and resilience. A portrait of an indomitable woman who proved it’s never too late to reclaim your voice, rewrite your story, and change the world.
Part two of a documentary that delves into the heart of the culture wars and freedom of speech conversations that have exploded on US campuses over the last ten years.
A Storyville documentary that delves into the heart of the culture wars and freedom of speech conversations that have exploded on US campuses over the last ten years.
A Storyville documentary that follows André, who, despite receiving a terminal diagnosis, is determined to die with humour, curiosity and defiance.
A Storyville documentary. This intimate and pioneering film explores a three-way relationship and a radically different approach to fatherhood.
A Storyville documentary, set against the backdrop of conflict in Sudan, that follows five Khartoum residents as they search for freedom amid revolution and war.
A Storyville documentary, filmed over more than 20 years, which charts an extraordinary father–son relationship that takes an unexpected and tragic turn.
A Storyville documentary that explores an increasingly popular phenomenon in contemporary China. A woman hires a 'mistress dispeller' to bring her husband’s affair to an end.
A Storyville documentary that follows a group of women working in a red-light district of Kolkata who are reclaiming their voices through the power of video storytelling.
A Storyville documentary set in Bucha, Ukraine, following five protagonists as they attempt to rebuild their lives and come to terms with the legacy of war.
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Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago. Screening over 340 films, from some 70 different countries, the strand has garnered a staggering array of awards: five Oscars, 15 Griersons, three Peabodys and two International Emmys. In true, unique, Storyville style, the new series promises to deliver the strand's usual eclectic mix of compelling stories from across the globe.
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Premiere DateNovember 15, 1997
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Rating7.6 (8)
