As we reflect on the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length pieces emerges. Such narratives explore complex subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal journeys.
A Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. This prompts a pertinent query: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may still cost him his life.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as radically changing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling extent of abuse it had committed.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is this person really changed, and what are the director's own motives?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest hours, people depend on him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings shape the very highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a significant actor on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to manage a certain former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact truth of the events is still partially contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and distributed enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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