Society - 20

This film plunges into the complex and contentious heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is a nuanced portrait of the people who call the occupied West Bank home. Dotan's lens grant intimate access to a diverse group of...

Director Kevin Macdonald and producer Ridley Scott team up to offer this candid snapshot of a single day on planet Earth. Compiled from over 80,000 YouTube submissions by contributors in 192 countries, Life in a Day presents a...

Dispatches exposes the myths and misconceptions that surround a condition said to affect 10 per cent of the population. The Dyslexia Myth argues that the common understanding of dyslexia is not only false but makes it more...

Did you know that beer was critical to the birth of civilization? That’s right - beer. Scientists and historians line up to tell the amazing, untold story of how beer helped create math, poetry, pyramids, modern medicine,...

For decades, the Rockefeller name was despised in America–associated with John D. Rockefeller Sr.'s feared monopoly, Standard Oil. By the end of his life, Rockefeller had given away half his fortune–but even his vast...

Switzerland is a small mountainous country nestled between the Alps and the Jura mountains. It has cultivated a unique identity throughout its history. Here are some of the unique...

Written and directed by MEF Executive Director Sut Jhally, The Codes of Gender applies the late sociologist Erving Goffman's groundbreaking analysis of advertising to the contemporary commercial landscape, showing how one of...

For several years, Australia's security agencies have warned the country's universities about the potential for foreign interference. Behind closed doors, they even name their chief culprit: Beijing. Why would the Chinese have...

Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the...

Odessa, on the frontier of the ex Soviet Union, is the new tourist magnet for Americans. But what brings them there? The pioneer spirit is strong with these Americans who are taking advantage of Odessa's reputation as home of...

Ruby Ridge used to refer to a geographical location in the state of Idaho, but after an incident that took place there 10 years ago on Aug. 21, the phrase has come to refer to a scandalous series of events that opened the eyes...

"Our Consumer Society" is an intense dive into consumerism as a concept and a state of being. It examines what consumerism means, what it looks like and how it affects every human being on Earth mentally, physically and...

The region of Appalachia has long been known for its unique culture, deep-rooted traditions, and natural beauty. However, nestled within this picturesque landscape lies a tale of...

Nestled in the stark beauty of the Indian Himalayas, Zanskar Valley cradles a unique culture where the passage to womanhood is woven with tradition, hardship, and quiet resilience. Here, amidst wind-carved mountains and glacial...