Allowed exclusive access to the Taliban, Iranian documentary filmmaker Mohsen Eslamzadeh reports on what he witnessed whilst surviving amongst them.

The world's most talented young pianists compete in the International Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years in Warsaw, Poland. A rare behind-the-scenes look at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, Pianoforte is both a testament to the remarkable power of music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait.

In Geometry: An Interactive Journey to Mastery, Professor Tanton guides students as they build an understanding of geometry from the ground up. With this approach, the instruction focuses on the intellectual play of the subject and its beauty as much as its utility and function. Students begin with elementary building blocks like points, lines, and angles and observe how those basic units interact. From a clear understanding of the fundamental principles,...

Brian Nunes explores themes of creativity and success through the lens of street music. It raises fascinating questions about the natutre of context and how it can affect the perception of artistic worth. Using a richly woven fabric of raw footage, insightful interviews and a compelling soundtrack, this film prompts viewers to become more aware of how their own preconceptions of 'what's good' can prevent them from appreciating something's natural...

USERS begins with a mother’s question–will my children love the perfect machines more than they love me, their imperfect mother? She pushes the button and a smart crib lulls her crying baby to sleep, flawlessly every time. This question guides her inquiry into the intimate relationship we have with technology that is increasingly driving all aspects of our society. We explore the unintended and often dehumanizing consequences of our society's...

Suleiman the Magnificent presided over the zenith of the Ottoman Empire. You'll learn how, during his 46-year reign, he expanded civil bureaucracy, waged a naval war in the Mediterranean against Habsburg Spain, and also altered the imperial succession - sowing what some historians consider the seeds of the empire's downfall.

In arid regions across southern Kenya, the waterhole, created by elephants and termites, is central to everyone's life. It is where animals visit to drink, and where some creatures are born and die. Every visit is charged with tension, for a waterhole is the perfect place for predators to wait in ambush.

FILM IS DEAD! The mantra that accompanied the dawn of the digital projection age. But was it really true? Now ten years on from that momentous transition, journey to find out what has really happened to film.

Merchant Ivory is the definitive documentary of the legendary Merchant Ivory partnership, which produced such award-winning masterpieces as A room with a view, Maurice, Howards end, and Remains of the day. It is anchored by an interview with James Ivory and forty-one collaborators detailing and celebrating their experiences of being a part of the "wandering company" helmed by legendary producer Ismail Merchant. With six Academy Award-winners among...

Follow the evolution of bluegrass music from its Appalachian roots to its present-day manifestations, showcasing its journey through gospel and country influences. Chronicled are the rise, fall, and enduring revival of bluegrass through oral history and visual records.