Post-apartheid, townships remain: under-resourced, largely-black communities. Residents describe cramped conditions, scarce amenities, and safety concerns, revealing a legacy of enduring inequality.

Girls are traded as goods, sold into marriage for school fees or heroin. From Mei in Vietnam to Mujgan in Afghanistan, this film tells their stories.

Michael Douglas lives an ordinary life with his wife, Sharon. But in secret, he's Plymouth’s most flamboyant Neil Diamond impersonator, thrilling local pub audiences as his flamboyant alter-ego.

Rio Brazil is a city where racism and inequality are alive and well despite much of its population having ancestral connections to slaves and a 53% of its population identifying itself as 'brown'. Today, women of colour such as Ludmilla must fight to empower themselves in the face of judgment and...

Paulie White, once a charismatic MC, now homeless in Slough. Alcoholism and violence have isolated him. Drink transforms him from charming Paulie White into the dangerous "Paulie F**king White," a stark snapshot of life sleeping rough.

Luana Muniz is a 59 year old sex worker, known as 'Queen of Lapa' after the bohemian neighbourhood in Rio where she lives. Lapa is famous for its samba venues and also for the trans women who work on its streets, and Luana is one of them. She also owns a house that serves as a meeting point and h...

Rich kids now flock to exclusive favela parties, with tickets over $25 barring locals. From a bar on the tourist route, watch the stark divide between residents and these new visitors.

In Brazil, the Spiritist movement is growing at a phenomenal rate. Followers believe that direct contact can be made with dead loved ones. In this film, we see the work of one of Spiritsm's proponents, Fernando Ben, as he claims to receive messages from a deceased man. Grief stricken relatives cl...

With abortion illegal in the majority of the developing world, unplanned pregnancies have dangerous consequences. Without contraception, women are denied choice over how their own families, forced to face often fatal consequences.

62 millions girls are out of school. One extra year of schooling can transform lives, reducing infant mortality and boosting democracy. Education changes everything.

In Rio, an elderly man lovingly prepares his curió, an endangered songbird, for a prestigious singing contest. This cherished tradition spotlights a profound bond, but also casts a complex shadow, as the very birds celebrated for their beautiful songs are vanishing from the wild.

Toilets – over 2 billion people lack safe, sanitary access. For women and girls, this crisis fuels disease, insecurity, and lost opportunity, holding back entire communities.

Imagine a world where women and men are true workplace equals: same pay, same rights, and shared home duties. The profound impact would reshape society, economics, and family life entirely.

Marc Isaacs meets Bob in a severe respiratory ward. Struck by his optimism and humor despite grave illness, the director films a long night with this remarkable man, capturing an unbroken positive spirit.

Your birthplace drastically affects healthcare access. Global disparities in care are stark.

In a haunting recurring dream, Khalo Matabane sees his own body in a coffin. To unravel its meaning, the filmmaker seeks answers from both a psychologist and a traditional South African sangoma, exploring the psyche across two worlds.

From a Yangon wood workshop to the Bay of Bengal's swell, "Springtide" depicts the birth of surfing in Myanmar. It captures the journey of crafting the first local boards to catching the very first waves, telling a story of pioneering spirit and the genesis of a new coastal culture.

In Bangladesh, rising floods threaten survival. Refusing to see her crops fail, Janahara bought ducks. Her story is one of resilience, showcasing the crucial role women play on the frontlines of climate adaptation, forging new paths to security on a warming planet.

In a world where thousands of dolphins live behind bars, a team of marine conservationists is on a mission. Their goal: to return these majestic mammals to their true home—the wild.

The five-part animated series explores the rise of political insanity through the sociology of madness. Using animation and archival footage, these humorous films unpack complex ideas by using an original mix of satire and science. Each episode tackles a different aspect of the madness epidemic b...

Women face harassment, abuse, and repression, their sexuality constantly regulated. Yet every woman has the right to sexual empowerment and support.

Nearly all maternal deaths could be prevented, if women had access to essential maternal and healthcare services. This animated film explores maternal and newborn health through the mind of a baby girl called Ami.

Boys are invited to play football with their dads. Girls aren't. Boys are invited into boardrooms, given advice and confidence, given access to where the decisions are made. Girls, on the other hand, must bring themselves into play. Why?

Through convicts' eyes, Britain's prison system is failing. It rarely rehabilitates, often worsening mental health and hindering return to society. The charity Landworks offers a solution, providing current and former prisoners with skills and community bonds to successfully rebuild their lives.