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The Personal Toll of the AIDS Epidemic
John reflects on rhis friendships and romantic relationships in the 1980s and 90s. He discusses the HIV and AIDS epidemic and the impact that had on many of his friends. John explains that friends were dying so quickly that he was not...
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Dating in the Dark
At the age of 30, John Kapellas was married and had a child when he came out as gay. He and his wife decided to stay together but lead a mostly celebate life. In this video, John discusses what that time in his life was like and how his...
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Keeping Hope Alive After Brazil's Elections
The first round of elections concludes and Bolsonaro is ahead, but Monica is still hopeful that the second round may turn out in their favor. Monica's mother explains her thoughts on Monica's political work and the pride she feels in who...
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Believing in a Better Brazil
Bolsonaro wins the election and Monica processes what this means for the country and for her. Despite this additional blow, she commits to keep fighting for a better Brazil and fighting for Marielle. Marielle and Monica part 4
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The Significance of Marielle Franco Street
As the police investigation into Marielle Franco's murder drifts, Monica is a plunged into a new crisis: the probable election of Jair Bolsonaro. Monica and fellow activists explain what Bolsonaro's rise says about their country and...
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The Assassination and Legacy of Marielle Franco
Marielle Franco, a Brazilian LGBT and human rights activist, was killed in March 2018. Her widow, Monica Benicio, continued her fight for better treatment of the poor, the LGBT community and black Brazilians. Monica and other activists...
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Garth Nix on Gaming and Childhood Influences
Garth Nix answers fan questions. In this video, he discusses whether he would consider turning any of his books into video or role playing games, books from his childhood that inspired him and influenced his writing style, and shares his...
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Wedding Receptions Around the World
Now that the ceremonies are over, the parties begin! See how these four couples celebrate their wedding receptions and prepare for their futures in India, England, Romania, and perhaps even France. Four Weddings part 3
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Meet the Brides
This documentary tells the story of four special weddings around the world from the point of view of the bride. Featuring a British woman unsure of the future, a soldier discharged from Iraq, a high society Indian wedding and a rural...
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The Harsh Realities of Hidden Poverty
From struggling to afford a funeral or a wedding to being embarassed to have people to your flat, the hidden costs of poverty are social and emotional as well as financial. A group of women in Leeds is working together to combat that...
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Feeding the Community with More Than Food
After noticing an increase in the number of people unable to afford food in their community, a group of women in Leeds began providing free meals for people out of a local church. In this video, one of the women explains some of the...
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Made Homeless by a Stranger
A group of women use everyday items to tell of the sacrifices and difficult choices they face. Amina is a young woman living in temporary housing after she was illegally evicted from her home by a private landlord. Sarah lost her job...
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Risking it All to Travel to Austria
Rania and Ayman are tear gassed as they and other migrants move towards the Macedonian border once again. After more time in the camps, they are able to borrow money and fake Bulgarian passports to fly to Austria. There they are...
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Blocked at the Border to Macedonia
Rania and her friends leave the camp to walk towards Macedonia. It's a perilous journey across raging rivers and muddy fields. Soon after crossing into Macedonia though, the police block the migrants, using force to keep them from moving...
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Syrian Refugees Make the Dangerous Journey from Turkey to Greece
Rania and Ayman risk drowning in the Mediterranean, travelling in a boat meant to hold 15 people but stuffed with over 50, as they make their way from Turkey towards Austria. After nearly drowning, they encounter discrimination, scams,...
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Preparing to Flee From Syria to Europe
Rania Mustafa Ali, 20, filmed her journey from the ruins of Kobane in Syria to Austria. Her footage shows what many refugees face on their perilous journey to Europe. She expresses hope and fear as she meets up with her friend Ayman in...
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Celebrating 80 Years with Miriam Margolyes
Mariam Margolyes reads the introduction to her memoir, reminisces on the past few decades, and celebrates her 80th birthday virtually with friends. Content warning: strong language Driving Ms Margolyes part 4
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Miriam Margolyes' Roadtrip Comes to an End
Actor Miriam Margolyes, director Lucy Darwin, and Margolyes' friend Liz drive along on their roadtrip to England, commenting on the scenery and exchanging thoughts of all sorts of topics as they go. After days of driving, they finally...
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Driving Through France During Lockdown with Mariam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes and her crew make a stop in France to visit a friend before continuing on their roadtrip from Italy to London. As the adventure continues, Margolyes shares her thoughts on the royal family, the current COVID wave, and...
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A Roadtrip with Miriam Margolyes
At the height of Europe’s spring Covid wave in 2021, the filmmaker Lucy Darwin offered to drive the actor and national treasure Miriam Margolyes and her friend Liz from Margolyes' home in Italy to London so that she could film the latest...
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Let the Weddings Begin!
Four women from different backgrounds and cultures prepare for their wedding day. They share a bit about their partner, then the wedding ceremonies begin! We get a front row seat to the wedding of one British woman, a former soldier and...
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Dealing with the Shame of Unpaid Bills
Christine's only form of income is a government pension. The British pension is one of the worst in the industrialized world, leaving her struggling to pay the electricity bill most months. In the same town, a few women have developed a...
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Abkhazia World Cup of 2016 Begins
The Kurdish team arrives in Abkhazia for the World Cup for unrecognized states. They defeat Székely Land and the United Koreans of Japan. Their next opponent will be a tough one though. Desert Fire part 2/4
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Returning to Kurdistan After the Abkhazia World Cup
After their difficult loss to Padania in the quarterfinals of the World Cup for unrecognized states, the Kurdish football team returns to Kurdistan. They process the loss with each other and their community and reflect on their hopes for...