The World's Vegetable Garden

Film Ideas

The third documentary in the collection deals with the vast farming lands that the waters of the river irrigate. The most impressive beneficiaries of the river’s lavishness are the orchids and the lotuses. All along the Southern part of the course of the stream, the climate is very warm and favorable to the production of a large diversity of fruits. They are sold on the great market of Bangkok or, in a more traditional way, on the boats of the numerous floating markets. Also the climate of the Mekong region is ideal for rice growing. Farming methods are different according to the various countries and ethnic groups.

NASA's 10 Greatest Achievements: Countdown 5-1

Espresso TV

This program highlights five firsts for NASA: the first manned space flight to orbit the moon successfully; the Space Shuttle—the first operational orbital spacecraft designed for reuse; the construction of the International Space Station—the first habitable artificial satellite, and the largest human-made body in low Earth orbit; the first safe return of astronauts to earth following an accident in space—the famous Apollo 13 rescue; and finally, the first landing on the moon by humans!

NASA's 10 Greatest Achievements: Countdown 10-6

Espresso TV

This program highlights five firsts for NASA: the first human space flight for the United States; the first American to exit a spacecraft in space; the first robotic rover to land on Mars; the first probe to study the outer planets of the solar system (especially Jupiter and Saturn); and the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope—the largest and most versatile telescope in orbit.

Fundamentals of Industrial Robotics

WAYNE N LOCKWOOD, JR.

This video includes actual footage from major manufacturers of robots as well as industries using robots in manufacturing and other processes. In its introduction, the program compares industrial robots to science fiction robots and offers reasons for the increased interest in robots. It then covers basic terminology, fundamental concepts, robot system components, classification of robots, programming, and limitations of robots. A section on industrial applications presents a representative sample of applications for which industrial robots are used in manufacturing, materials handling, quality control, and so forth. The video also describes many of the emerging career opportunities in and related to industrial robots systems...system design, system maintenance, system supervision, and system distribution. (29 min.) A Meridian Production.

Exiles

Filmhub

Exiles follows a group of expatriates living in a small town in Korea. The film reveals the hardships of culture shock, the necessity of establishing relationships, and the joy of a self-determined life.

Four Corners: Downfall - The Last Days of President Trump

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

On January 6, the most sacred symbol of American democracy was stormed by supporters of Donald Trump, unleashing violence and destruction. As lawmakers gathered to certify the election results, Trump’s inflammatory ‘stop the steal’ rhetoric fanned the flames on an already fevered atmosphere. This gripping account of the insurrection is told by eyewitnesses in vantage points around the Capitol Building, watching as the riot gathered pace and the mob broke through barriers to reach the politicians trapped inside. Award-winning reporter Sarah Ferguson confronts some of those who answered the President’s call to overturn the election result, and those who loyally served Donald Trump at the very highest level. With President Biden in the White House, the Republican party continues to grapple with its political future. Defeated, disgraced, and now twice-impeached, Donald Trump may be out of office, but the anger he unleashed continues to threaten.

Building Greener Cities (Catalyst)

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Cities are one of mankind's greatest inventions, they bring us together and drive wealth; but as more people flock to live and work in cities, we need to find ways to make them greener, more sustainable, and more efficient places to live. In this program, physicist Dr. Niraj Lal explores some of the engineering solutions driving change. He visits the construction site of the largest public transport system ever undertaken nationally and discovers how engineers are finding ways to replace concrete — one of the biggest CO2 emitters in the world — with greener alternatives.

Rebuilding Paradise

National Geographic

On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the city of Paradise, California. This documentary, from Academy Award®-winning director Ron Howard and Academy Award®-winning producer Brian Grazer, is a moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy, as a community ravaged by disaster comes together to recover what was lost and begin the important task of rebuilding.

Episode 1: Industry (The Tech Effect)

Broken Arrow Media

This episode investigates the jobs of the future, and why it might not be long before your co-worker is a robot. As industry changes, companies are identifying ways to re-train their workforce so they can be deployed in new roles. With space research becoming an important tool for innovation, we hear from a worker on the International Space Station about the types of experiments he conducts. Finally, we visit the factories of the future, discovering that, as a car has more lines of code than an F35 fighter jet, one of the most important jobs of the future in the automotive industry is software developer.

Episode 4: Space (The Tech Effect)

Broken Arrow Media

In this episode we travel on a space tourist test flight that flies high above the Earth. It’s just one of the options available for wealthy thrill-seekers looking to defy gravity on a trip above our atmosphere. We also look at the latest spacesuits designed by NASA for extra-vehicular activity, or floating in space. Finally, we get an update on the Artemis project, the plan to send men and women to the moon this decade. Artemis requires cooperation between all the major space agencies to build a huge new space station called Gateway, that will also be the launch pad for a crewed mission to Mars this century.

Amazon

MVD Entertainment Group

This documentary examines one of the most powerful companies on earth, Amazon.com. Amazon is an American multinational technology company which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world."

Crossroads Local Newspaper

NewsHour Productions

Over the past few decades, more than 2,000 newspapers across the country have closed, leaving many communities without a reliable source of local information. Researchers say this crisis in journalism, driven by changes in technology, is fueling the country's political divisions. In this NewsHour program from the America at a Crossroads series, Judy Woodruff visited a community in Texas that recently lost its newspaper.

Is Social Media Bad for Kids’ Mental Health?: A Debate

Open to Debate

Social media platforms have become integral to modern life in the 21st century, shaping how young people connect and communicate with the world around them. Their impact on children’s mental has raised many concerns. Some argue that excessive social media usage can undermine adolescents’ self-esteem and body image. It also provides a venue for cyberbullying and online harassment, which can cause stress, anxiety, and depression. Defenders of social media argue that when used responsibly and with proper guidance, social media can enhance social and creative skills and help young people access valuable educational resources. It can also foster a sense of belonging among youth, especially those from marginalized communities. Is social media bad for kids’ mental health?

Should We Erase Bad Memories?: A Debate

Open to Debate

In the 2004 science-fiction film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, one character undergoes a medical procedure to erase bad memories of her ex-boyfriend. What if such a procedure really existed? Advances in neurotechnology open the possibilities of influencing the brain’s neural activity to modify or eliminate memories that are unpleasant or disturbing. Supporters of such a hypothetical procedure argue that it could help block traumatic and painful memories that lead to anxiety, depression, and stress. By eliminating such memories, they contend, a person could recover more easily from emotional shocks and problems and lead a happier, healthier life. Opponents of such a hypothetical procedure argue that it interferes with an individual's natural mental processes. Tampering with memories is not only unethical, they contend, but could also endanger one's identity and sense of self and undermine the authenticity of lived experiences. Should we erase bad memories?

Quentin Blake: The Drawing of My Life

TVF International

In this celebration of one of Britain’s best-loved artists, the illustrator and author Sir Quentin Blake tells the story of his 70 year long career, in his own words - and with his own pictures! This is the first documentary to be dedicated to Quentin, and features contributions from some of his closest collaborators and biggest admirers – among them David Walliams, Michael Rosen, Lauren Child, Chris Riddell, Steven Appleby, Dapo Adeola, Josie Long and Emma Chichester Clark. There are also readings of works Blake has illustrated, performed by Peter Capaldi, Joanna Lumley and Ore Oduba. All of these figures have been magically woven into Blake's unique hand-drawn illustrations, and are seen rubbing shoulders with the likes of Mr Magnolia, Zagazoo and The Boy in the Dress. There are fascinating insights into his famously fruitful collaboration with Roald Dahl, who once declared that “when people picture the BFG, what they see is Quent’s drawing" (though as Blake reveals in the film, his first attempts at picturing the iconic giant were rejected by the sometimes temperamental author.) Roald's widow, Felicity, gives her perspective on the partnership in a rare new interview. Made with unprecedented access to Blake’s vast archive, this charming documentary offers a welcome escape for us all into the artist’s exuberant and joyful world.

Arts and Cultural Heritage: Preservation (Shapers of Tomorrow)

TV Only SAS

A country’s heritage is a reflection of its history and its common legacy. It is our duty to preserve these priceless works of art and witness accounts of past civilizations. Scanners, virtual reality, ultra-strong rays… new technologies are now a crucial tool for preserving these cultural treasures from the past. How will these innovations revolutionize archaeological research and the everyday lives of professionals? In the future, will these inventions help us find out more about our history to the point where we can create digital conservation areas?

Chapter 3: Evaluating Information Sources (Mastering the Art of Information Literacy)

Motion Masters

This program examines ways to know if a source is credible by looking at authorship and expertise, the publisher or platform, objectivity and bias, citations and references, and timeliness and currency of the information. It also presents tips for evaluating online sources by checking domain and URL, extensions, cross-referencing, and exercising caution with user-generated content.A MotionMasters Production.

Chapter 6: Ethical Use of Information (Mastering the Art of Information Literacy)

Motion Masters

Emphasizing the importance of using information in a way that is fair, honest, and shows respect for others, this program discusses aspects of copyright, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), fair use, and privacy of information.A MotionMasters Production.

Chapter 7: Media Literacy (Mastering the Art of Information Literacy)

Motion Masters

How do you know if something is fake news? This program emphasizes the value of developing your critical thinking skills. It looks at source evaluation, media bias, political bias, ideological bias, corporate bias, sensationalism, and confirmation bias. It discusses how to use fact-checking sites, considers critical analysis of news media and deconstruction of messages, and looks at media manipulation.A MotionMasters Production.

Chapter 8: Media Literacy, A Summary (Mastering the Art of Information Literacy)

Motion Masters

This program emphasizes that information literacy is not just about knowing where to find information; it's about knowing how to evaluate, analyze and use that information effectively, and responsibly. It reviews the importance of critical thinking and building one's media literacy skills.A MotionMasters Production.

Episode 1: How Do I Cheat Death? (Why It Matters: Decoding the Future)

TVF International

Biotechnology has advanced leaps and bounds in recent decades, but have we come to the point of being able to cheat death? Host Joshua Lim goes on a quest for immortality.

Episode 5: Nature To The Rescue! (Why It Matters: Decoding the Future)

TVF International

Nature's genius has enriched mankind since ancient times. Joshua Lim goes on a journey to learn about innovations that have been inspired by nature. He meets researchers studying butterflies, termites and bats, and realises how their findings from the natural world could help us colour fabrics without dyes, cool our buildings sustainably, and build our immunity to infections.

Does Economic Growth Cost Too Much?: A Debate

Open to Debate

High economic growth, often measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—the total amount of goods and services a nation produces—is a central goal of many countries. But an ever-increasing GDP may be neither sustainable nor desirable in the long run. Some scholars and policy makers propose alternative models like "green growth," requiring GDP to take into account its impact on the environment, or "degrowth," shrinking economies rather than expanding them by reducing consumption and production. Rather than using GDP to measure a nation's success, they suggest developing other metrics, such as Gross National Happiness or a Genuine Progress Indicator. Those who question whether GDP is the best way to measure growth and societal wellbeing argue that it disregards rising socioeconomic inequality and the pervasive poverty that exists even in wealthy nations. They further argue that GDP and economic expansion typically overlook numerous costs of unchecked growth, such as environmental degradation and climate change. Those who defend high economic growth argue that, as the key driver of prosperity, it lifts millions of people out of poverty, fuels innovation, and provides vital resources for public services and infrastructure development. Such growth, they further argue, also creates the wealth necessary to fund efforts to slow climate change and preserve the planet. Does economic growth cost too much? (Audio only.)

Cancel Culture Is Toxic: A Debate

Open to Debate

"Cancel Culture"—the effort to ostracize someone for comments or actions deemed offensive—has grown more pervasive in recent years. With the rise of Twitter and other social media platforms, people can quickly publicize such comments or actions and urge others to shun, or "cancel," them. Canceling can have serious repercussions, resulting in the loss of cultural cache, political clout, and even a job or career. Critics of cancel culture argue that it empowers digital mobs to police people's speech, invade their rights, and even endanger their physical safety. Cancel culture, they charge, erodes public discourse, inhibits free expression, and promotes censorship of unpopular ideas. Defenders of cancel culture dismiss these concerns, arguing that holding people to account for offensive—and often racist or sexist—comments is thoroughly appropriate. Such accountability can bring attention to prejudice and bigotry, they charge, and help break down ingrained systems of injustice, particularly on behalf of populations that have historically been discriminated against and exploited. Is cancel culture beneficial or is it toxic?

Malt Loaf (Inside The Factory, Series 6)

BBC Worldwide Learning

Malt loaf has been a popular teatime treat for more than 80 years; these days we get through a staggering 130 million of them every year. So to get to grips with how this sweet and squidgy cake/bread is made, Gregg Wallace is rolling up his sleeves to get stuck in, following a production line of massive dough mixing, mind-boggling tin filling and intensely hot baking. Meanwhile, historian Ruth Goodman reveals the surprising story of a British baking company that cooked up the first business computer, as well as visiting Cambridgeshire to find out how wheat flour was ground the traditional way, until the Victorians' demand for white bread brought about the demise of Britain's iconic windmills.

Tortilla (Inside The Factory, Series 6)

BBC Worldwide Learning

Gregg Wallace visits the biggest tortilla factory in Europe. The Coventry site covers more than 21,000 square meters, the size of three football pitches, and makes 60,000 tonnes of snacks every year. Gregg is following production of their UK bestseller, the 150g sharing bag of chilli heatwave flavour tortilla chips. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey visits the UK's largest chilli farm, where her taste buds take on the hottest chilli in the world. She also discovers the science behind the UK's first compostable crisp packet. And historian Ruth Goodman reveals the starchy story of how the Elizabethans kept their huge ruff collars standing to attention, as well as taking a trip to the flicks to discover how American popcorn became a box office smash.

El Comedor

Filmhub

At the border between Arizona and Mexico, there's a dining room like no other. Inside, some migrants eat their last meal before trying to cross into America. Others eat their first meal since being deported.

Episode 1: Electric Cars (Made in a Day)

National Geographic

This series explores cutting-edge manufacturing in an inter-connected world. Tesla in Freemont, California, shares electrifying insights into one of the most iconic electric cars — the Model 3. A surprising degree of high-tech automation, done by an army of robots, together with teams of skilled employees and global logistics, reveals just how these electric cars are made.

For the Love of Rutland

PBS

An attempt to bring Syrian refugees to invigorate the economically struggling and predominantly white town of Rutland, VT unleashes deep partisan rancor. Despite a lifetime of feeling invalidated and shamed for her poverty and addiction, long-time Rutland resident, Stacie, emerges as an unexpected and resilient leader in a town divided by class, cultural values and political leanings.

Episode 2: Home (Craft in America, Season 14)

PBS

The idea of home has taken on heightened importance in recent years. Craft in America embraces its many meanings--from the physical structure, to the belongings we cherish, to the meals we share with family and friends. This exploration of handmade environments features the Ojibwe tribe, the North House Folk School, artists Wharton Esherick and Helen Drutt English, Outlaw Builders and more.

After the American Dream

Filmhub

Take the voyage across rivers, deserts and borders into the United States. After the American Dream is as humanizing as it is shocking, with never-before-seen footage that provides an unvarnished examination of human migration.

Chicago at the Crossroad

The Television Syndication Company

Winner of five regional Emmy awards, Chicago at the Crossroad tells the story of a city caught in the violent aftermath of a policy of mass displacement shaded by a long history of segregation. Much is said about the violence that plagues Chicago’s hyper-segregated communities. What is known about the systems that created them, the laws that isolated them, and the policies that abandoned them? How does a city heal from the decades of heartbreak and pain?

I Am Gen Z

Filmhub

Through expert interviews and the web lens of Gen Z, this documentary explores how the explosion of the digital revolution is impacting our society and mental health.

From the Hood to the Holler

Filmhub

Filmmakers capture a young man finding his voice as a leader and his incredible journey against the odds. Igniting a movement known as From the Hood to the Holler, political activist Charles Booker works to unite people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Zinzun: A Revolutionary Activist

Filmhub

Michael Zinzun was a revolutionary activist who fought for social justice issues. From Pasadena and South-Central Los Angeles to Brazil, Haiti, and Southern Africa. He was most instrumental in organizing the 1992 Watts gang truce.

Beyond the Beach: The Hell and the Hope

Filmhub

Directed by Oscar-nominated, Emmy winning cinematographer, Buddy Squires, this film follows emergency personnel working with refugees in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya. The film shines a light on the humanitarian crisis and displacement of migrants that follows in the wake of war and conflict.

State of Control

Filmhub

The pandemic opened up a new era of tracking and surveillance. While many of these technological advances, like digital wallets, make our lives more efficient, this insightful documentary also uncovers the far reaching risks to our privacy that these technologies expose us to.

Prudent Paranoia

The Kindling Group

African Americans are more suspicious of doctors than the rest of the country and 50% believe conspiracy theories about HIV. This program probes the good reasons to be suspicious and questions how we draw the line between being prudent and being paranoid.

Intuitionists vs. Rationalists

The Kindling Group

Is the government covering up aliens? Whether or not you believe this conspiracy theory depends on whether you are an intuitionist or a rationalist. This program considers studies that show that these different world views are increasingly driving Americans apart.

What was the Gilded Age?

Makematic

Learn about the Gilded Age, a period of immense social and industrial change in US history.

Pleading the Twenty-Fifth Amendment

Makematic

What happens when the President is no longer able to perform their duties? That’s when the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution comes into play.

What will Replace Facebook?

The Economist Group Limited

Facebook has dominated the social media landscape for the past 15 years, but breaches of its users' privacy mean it is now slipping out of favor. Could an emerging technological movement take its place?

Episode 2: I Work (PBS American Portrait)

PBS

People share self-shot stories about their jobs and careers as they navigate the changes they’re experiencing and the goals they’re working towards. From teachers to truck drivers, they explore what it really means to work in America today.

Musical Theater

Makematic

Combining music, dance and dialogue to tell visually and emotionally engaging stories, Musical theater can be traced back to ancient Greece, where musicians would often accompany lines delivered by actors. But it wasn’t until the late 19th century that musical theatre took hold in America.

Photojournalism

Makematic

In the late-19th century, with the American Civil War in full swing, millions of Americans relied on the written word, illustrations and engravings for news about the conflict; until the groundbreaking work of New York photographer Mathew Brady, brought the harsh realities of war home for the very first time.

The Golden Age of Illustration

Makematic

Today, American artists are known for breaking the mould, but around the turn of the 20th century, artistic flair collided with new technology - to give birth to what is known as the Golden Age of Illustration.

War of the Worlds

Makematic

On Halloween Eve 1938, CBS Radio - broadcast reports of a devastating alien invasion advancing on New York City. But all was not as it seemed.

Space War Secrets

BBC Worldwide Learning

For decades, world leaders, military generals and governments have dreamt of weaponising space. Now, modern technology is making these dreams possible. This film tells the stories of the boundary-pushing scientists and engineers who are taking our capacity to wage war out of this world. Discover the devastating impact that future space weapons could cause. Examine the nations and companies battling to establish a base on the moon. And learn how lasers and space guns could be used to create the ultimate space weapons.

No Address: Columbia, SC

Filmhub

In 2013, the City Council of Columbia, SC voted unanimously to criminalize homelessness. In this documentary, we trace the work of several individuals who campaigned to rescind this law. Shedding light on the complex issues of homelessness, the film offers insights and solutions from across the nation.

Secrets in Your Data

NOVA

Whether you’re on social media or surfing the web, you’re probably sharing more personal data than you realize. Find out where your data is going, who’s selling it, and how you—and a new kind of web—could put control back in your hands.

Trends Shaping Our Future at Work (2 Minutes To Success)

Seven Dimensions

"Trends Shaping Our Future at Work" is a course providing a powerful snapshot of what lies ahead. Astounding technological advancements are shaping the trajectory of future work, transforming how we collaborate, communicate, and innovate in professional situations and environments. In this course psychologist Peter Quarry discusses the importance of keeping up with developments driven by technological and societal evolutions. This ensures that individuals and organizations gain maximum benefit from the trends shaping the future at work. Key Learning Points: •Keep up with technological developments, societal evolutions and opportunities created by AI. •Provide employees with support for their mental and physical wellbeing. •Enable individuals to link their work to their personal goals and passions. •Be flexible, inclusive and embrace diversity and recognize that social and environmental impacts will be key motivators. •Recognize that career mobility and upskilling will be a priority, as will mental health and wellness. •Learn that soft skills will remain in high demand – communication, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. •Understand how constant digital dexterity will be required, and the 'born digital' generations will lead.

Margin of Error: AI, Polling, and Elections

Sideways Film

After a century of traditional polling to predict public opinion, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of polling for elections. This program examines how a startup called Advanced Symbolics (ASI) uses AI and public social-media data to forecast voter behavior. ASI's new algorithm — Polly — combs social media to build profiles of different demographics and then determines their preferences.This method has already led to Polly’s success in predicting both the 2016 Trump victory and Brexit. With the 2019 Canadian federal election campaign as a real time back drop, this video reveals how AI doesn’t just give a detailed picture of the publics voting intentions, but also illustrates how specific events can alter their views. But how does this promise of new technology affect citizens' privacy? Is AI polling accurate? The program also looks at how every one of us volunteers a huge amount of private data with virtually every Internet service we use, without reading or understanding the terms of service. This data can now be harvested by AI to accurately predict among many other things, how we will vote. What are the social implications of using AI for polling? Will knowing what our hopes and concerns are give politicians the intel they need to respond to our needs, and lead to a “utopian” society, as ASI’s CEO Erin Kelly claims, or can this data be misused to mislead us – either by our own governments, or those of our adversaries? The video addresses these difficult questions.

Quiet Rage: The Stanford Prison Experiment

Philip Zimbardo

Guaranteed to stimulate critical thinking and discussion, this program features archival footage of Dr. Philip Zimbardo's famed prison experiment conducted at Stanford University in 1971. It also includes flashbacks, post-experiment interviews with the prisoners and guards, and comparisons with real prisons. It vividly shows the pathology that developed among participants, forcing the two-week study to be terminated after only 6 days. This experiment was the classic study that highlighted how the power of the situation can influence behavior, where even Zimbardo was drawn into his role as the prison superintendent, and it illustrated the consequences of deindividuation.

The Secret Science of Sewage

DCD Rights Limited

Dr George McGavin and Dr Zoe Laughlin explore one of the UK’s biggest sewage works, a hidden world we rarely get to see. Processing one billion litres of wastewater a day – including what 1.7 million people flush down the loo – the program reveals the mind-boggling science behind how sewage is treated and what it tells us about how we live today. McGavin and Laughlin also discover a radical revolution in the science of sewage that is beginning to understand human waste to be a vital resource: a material full of energy, minerals, and new life. Teaming up with world-class scientists, they learn how urine can generate electricity, how the gas from excrement can fuel a car, how nutrients in waste can help solve the agricultural crisis – and even discover a new biological entity in sewage with potentially life-saving medical properties.

Miracle Babies: Uterus Transplants

Java Films

One in every 4,500 women is born without a uterus. Until recently, it was impossible for these women to carry their own children but breakthroughs in science have made womb transplants possible. In this exclusive report, filmed over nearly three years, we follow the first transplant in France. Over 250 couples volunteered to participate in this experiment. Doctors selected Deborah, 33, and her mother, 59, who will donate her uterus, because of their compatibility and perfect health. The first stage is for Deborah to undergo IVF. The resulting embryos are then frozen, to be implanted after the transplant. Weeks later, Deborah and her mother return to hospital for the transplant. The operations are extremely complex and take more than 16 hours. Then Deborah has to remain in hospital for two weeks to make sure her body does not reject the organ. Finally, in July 2020, the embryos are implanted. Nine months later, her miracle baby is born.

Episode 2: Robotics (The Tech Effect)

Broken Arrow Media

In this episode, we look at the ways robotic engineers are mimicking the natural world. BionicWheelBot and the BionicFlyingFox have been developed to navigate difficult terrain, like their biological counterparts. Robots like the canine-inspired models produced by Boston Dynamic are already being used in hazardous environments to reduce the need for humans to be exposed to risk. We’ll also see how robots are covering new ground in space exploration, with smart autonomous vehicles destined for Mars, given greater capability than ever before. Finally, we visit some of the environments, such as offshore rigs and factories, where robots are being deployed in a range of jobs, including as exoskeletons for human workers, to reduce injuries and enhance endurance.

Episode 6: Home Automation (The Tech Effect)

Broken Arrow Media

In this episode we visit the home of the future, a place where automation, robotics and connectivity combine to create an easier and more sustainable life for its human inhabitants. From personal robots, to indoor hydroponic gardens, electronics companies are competing to find the most intuitive solutions to automating household chores. This episode also explores advances in technology in the motoring world, such as drones that give drivers advance warning of upcoming hazards, a “robot whisperer” who visits a car factory to study robotic body language and how Lamborghini is conducting carbon fibre tests in space. Finally, we look at how home gaming and drone racing are using innovation to expand entertainment options.

Burnout: The Truth About Work

TVF International

Technology was supposed to free up our time to do the things we enjoy. But we are busier than ever, working longer hours, with 24/7 communication access, chasing ever increasing targets. Why do we work, and why do we work more than ever? This film explores how overwork is killing us and destroying the planet, and reveals what we can do about it.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Literacy (Mastering the Art of Information Literacy)

Motion Masters

What is information literacy and why is it important? This video introduces information literacy and its benefits, discussing the dangers of information illiteracy and the spread of misinformation. It cautions against information generated by AI.A MotionMasters Production.

Chapter 2: Seven Habits and Skills (Mastering the Art of Information Literacy)

Motion Masters

This program presents seven habits and skills for improving one's information literacy. It discusses finding your information needs, developing search strategies, evaluating sources, analyzing information, considering information, using information ethically, and practicing.A MotionMasters Production.

Water (Shapers of Tomorrow)

TV Only SAS

Water is a vital resource that is crucial to the survival of humanity. And yet, it’s becoming increasingly scarce. Its management is now a focal concern around the world. Population growth, pollution, our changing consumption methods… there are many reasons behind the drinking water shortages experienced by several countries. How can we fight drought? How can we better manage our water needs and start consuming it more responsibly? How can we preserve this precious raw material?

Sunscreen

NewsHour Productions

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, everyone older than six months should use sunscreen every day to decrease the risk of skin cancer. But today’s sunblock is full of ingredients that are decades old and increasingly obsolete. Dr. Rita Linkner, a board-certified dermatologist, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the state of American sunscreen.

Tale of the American Dream

Filmhub

This film is a powerful exploration of the immigrant experience in the United States. It highlights the many challenges and obstacles that immigrants face, and shows the resilience and determination that drives them to succeed.

Will AI Kill the Future of Creative Arts?: A Debate

Open to Debate

From machine-generated paintings and symphonies to novels and movie scripts, ChatGPT, DeepDream, DALL-E, and other types of artificial intelligence (AI) are challenging how we see the human endeavor to express, innovate, and connect. Computers that can create art are no longer science fiction—and some people worry they do it better. Will the human touch become obsolete? Supporters of the proposition that AI will kill the future of creative arts argue that without knowledge of human emotions and experiences, any machine-produced art will always lack depth and relatability. They further argue that with AI capable of creating art rapidly and at a potentially reduced cost, human artists might face economic challenges, with their works being undervalued or overshadowed. Opponents of the proposition that AI will kill the future of creative arts argue that artificial intelligence is simply another tool in the artist's toolkit, and that it will make producing art more accessible for those who lack traditional training. From cameras to computers, technology has always sparked new art forms, they contend, and AI will forge new opportunities to express artistic talents in ways we can't yet imagine. Will AI kill the future of creative arts? (Audio only.)

Will the Future Be Abundant?: A Debate

Open to Debate

From the dawn of agriculture thousands of years ago to the advent of industrialization in recent centuries, humanity has produced more food and created more goods for people across the planet. Will this trend continue? Those who believe this trend will continue argue that advances in science and technology will enable future societies to harness energy and natural resources more safely and produce goods more efficiently. These advances, they contend, will help mitigate the effects of climate change, preserve the planet, and create greater prosperity for all to share. Those who believe this trend won't continue argue that climate change will render increasing parts of the world uninhabitable, limiting the use of land and exploitation of natural resources. Geopolitical tensions and rising extremism, they contend, will widen socioeconomic disparities, undermine progress, and reduce the amount of food and goods people need to survive. Will the future be abundant?

Episode 1: Beyond the Now (A Brief History of the Future)

PBS

The series begins by joining Ari as he sets out on a journey to widen our perspective on where we find ourselves in the human story today and in the tomorrows that follow. He meets the individuals showcasing the long-term thinking and decisions that will benefit future generations as we work to become the great ancestors the future needs us to be.

Episode 3: Once Upon a Time (A Brief History of the Future)

PBS

How do the stories we tell shape the boundaries of our beliefs about what is possible? From the dawn of time, stories are how humans have made sense of the world. Episode three emphasizes the fundamental role stories play in our lives, our inclination towards dystopian narratives, and the potential for bigger, better stories to unleash the power of human imagination and creativity moving forward.

Episode 4: Human (A Brief History of the Future)

PBS

In episode four Ari explores the human ability to increase empathy and compassion, what values we are instilling into artificial intelligence technologies, and the need to create both a better world and a better humanity for life to survive and flourish on this planet.

Episode 5: Together (A Brief History of the Future)

PBS

How can we create futures that serve the needs of all people? Humans are inherently social and, throughout history, what has set us apart time and time again is our unique capacity for cooperation. Episode five explores our capacity to cooperate, the effects of modern individualism, and how new global collaboration will be vital in a future that depends on our ability to come together.

Socks (Inside The Factory, Series 6)

BBC Worldwide Learning

To keep their feet nice and warm, the British spend almost 723 million pounds a year on socks! In the second episode of this new series, Gregg Wallace visits a sock factory in Leicester that produces one and a half million socks annually. This atmospheric factory is a fascinating mix of Wallace and Gromit-style and high-tech machinery, with a close-knit team of highly skilled operators. Elsewhere in the episode, Cherry Healey finds out what causes smelly feet and pounds the pavements to test out which socks best tackle this stinky situation. She visits a cotton spinning factory in Manchester, whose high-tech machinery produces 4,200 miles of yarn every hour, and meets a revolutionary eco cotton supplier. Historian Ruth Goodman steps back into the 1980s, when socks were at the height of fashion. And she ventures further back to the Great War, when the 'Kitchener stitch' helped to save the feet of British soldiers in the trenches.

Yoghurt (Inside The Factory, Series 6)

BBC Worldwide Learning

We eat them for breakfast, pack them in our lunch boxes and enjoy them for dessert; here in the UK we spend £1.4 billion a year on yogurt. Gregg Wallace visits a factory in rural Somerset that produces one million pots of it every twenty-four hours. He meets the herd of Friesian cows that provide the milk, sees how the milk is processed and has a bacterial culture added, and watches how the extraordinary packing process takes place. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey helps out with the UK's biggest blackcurrant harvest, trying out plant based alternatives to milk and visiting a factory that makes food-safe yogurt pots from 100% recycled material. Also, historian Ruth Goodman hops on board the story of the electric milk float and tackles the contentious origins of the cream tea.

Chairs (Inside The Factory, Series 6)

BBC Worldwide Learning

Gregg Wallace visits the Ercol factory in Buckinghamshire, an area associated with furniture making since the 19th century. We Brits spend a staggering £300 million pounds each week on furniture, and Gregg is following the production of one of this factory's best-sellers, the Windsor chair. Starting life as ash trees from European woodlands, they're cut, drilled, steamed, curved and sanded until they're ready for delivery to shops and homes. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey investigates how sitting too much could be very bad for our health, and she helps to manage a sustainable woodland at the Rushmore Estate in Wiltshire. And historian Ruth Goodman discovers how utility furniture made during the Blitz is still influencing the designs we buy today, as well as learning how a humble British carpenter went on to make the most expensive piece of furniture ever sold.

Boots (Inside The Factory, Series 6)

BBC Worldwide Learning

Gregg Wallace visits a factory tucked away amongst thatched cottages in the village of Wollaston, Northamptonshire. It may be a tranquil setting, but this factory has been making boots for 120 years, producing footwear for policemen and pop stars alike. Gregg follows every step of production of a pair of Dr. Martens original 1460 leather boots, so called because the factory started making them on the 1st of the 4th 1960. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey gets to grips with the speedy machines that use 350 metres of yarn to make a single pair of shoelaces. And she learns how to make a pair of children's welly boots and test that they're fit for the muddiest puddles. And historian Ruth Goodman reveals the story of a British shoemaker that elevated ladies' shoes from risque music hall performers of the 19th century to gracing the feet of the Queen of England. And she explores the origins of football boots and the England team's boot emergency at the 1950 World Cup.

Mugs (Inside The Factory, Series 6)

BBC Worldwide Learning

Gregg Wallace visits the Denby factory in Derbyshire, which has been making pottery since 1809. We Brits drink a staggering 195 million mugs of tea and coffee every day, so Gregg is following production of one of the factory's best sellers, the Halo Heritage mug. Every cup and pot in this historic factory starts life as a giant 100 metre-long mound of clay. Operations director Dean Barlow explains there are 100,000 tons of clay in this enormous pile, enough to last the factory about 20 years.

Vacuum (Inside The Factory, Series 6)

BBC Worldwide Learning

Gregg Wallace visits a huge vacuum cleaner factory in the heart of Somerset and follows their biggest seller, the Henry vacuum cleaner in bright red.

Chicago - City of the Big Shoulders

Media Policy Center

Ordinary citizens, environmental groups, and local government come together. This program showcases stories about inspirational environmental activists in Chicago and their effort to preserve the communities around them. The program introduces Marian Byrnes, the conscience of the Calamut; Steve Packard and Debra Shore, preservers of a little ecosystem on the prairie; Illinois Teacher of the Year Deb Perryman, who plays real-life sustainability games with her high-school students; Michael and Amelia Howard, who tackle environmental-justice issues in their African-American Fuller Park neighborhood at their Eden Place nature school; and many more influential individuals.

Los Angeles - Dream a Different City

Media Policy Center

Ordinary citizens, environmental groups, and local government come together. Los Angeles made smog and pollution into household words. The effects of humans on natural ecosystems are extensive in this metropolis: native habitat is scarce, wildlife movement is obstructed, surface and groundwater quality are impaired, and ocean water quality is affected. But no longer. To everyone’s surprise, Los Angeles has embraced mass transit. This documentary tells the story of some of these people and grass-roots organizations. TreePeople, founded by Andy Lipkis, is leading the campaign to plant one million trees in the next decade. Girls Today, Women Tomorrow brings together professional women who mentor the girls of Boyle Heights, teaching them about nutrition, exercise, leadership skills, and civic involvement. Find out more about these people and others in this installment of Edens Lost & Found.

Jewel of the Pacific

Filmhub

An adventurous urbanite explores the gradual gentrification of Pacific Beach, a once sleepy neighborhood in San Diego, California.

The Cult of Conspiracy: QAnon

BBC Worldwide Learning

A look behind the curtain of one of the most prominent conspiracies of modern times, QAnon. From the biggest names in the game, to the digital soldiers waging war, Ben Zand seeks to understand what sets people on such a divergent path of lies.

Episode 3: Sneakers (Made in a Day)

National Geographic

In the series exploring cutting-edge manufacturing in America, the New Balance flagship factory in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is featured. New Balance is one of the few big brand sneaker companies still making their shoes in America. A combination of high-tech machinery, hand crafting skills and global logistics come together to make and distribute the brand’s best-selling sneaker and bring it to the world.

Episode 8: Tractors (Made in a Day)

National Geographic

As the world gears up to feed growing populations, world-renowned agricultural giant John Deere opens the door to its Iowa mega-factory to reveal how it makes the world’s most powerful tractors. Combining a giant iron foundry with high-tech manufacturing operations, the brand builds big machines designed to feed the world.

Foreign Correspondent: Into the Outbreak

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian reporter Lily Mayers moved to Spain, the country of her ancestors, in the midst of the COVID pandemic as the country endured its worst upheaval since the civil war. Filmed over a period of six months, Into the Outbreak paints an intimate portrait of a people struggling to survive through a once-in-a-lifetime crisis.

Foreign Correspondent: The World's Biggest Lockdown

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the world's biggest lockdown due to COVID-19, he gave the nation of 1.3 billion people only four hours' notice, unleashing one of the biggest mass migrations in his nation's history and leaving the poor in cities with no means of earning an income or feeding their families. Reporter Emma Alberici tells the story of how the poorest of Indians are coping with this nation wide shut down, probing if the consequences of the lockdown are worse than the disease.

Foreign Correspondent: Behind Enemy Lines

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

With around 10,000 deaths estimated to have been caused by COVID-19, New York has become the epicentre of the US fight against the coronavirus outbreak. Foreign Correspondent's reporter Karishma Vyas, a New York resident, goes behind the lines of the city's battle to slow infections, save lives, protect its vulnerable and bury the dead.

Episode 1: Inspiration (Craft in America, Season 14)

PBS

Visit the communities and distinguished artists of varied disciplines that are impacting new generations of makers through their work. See the impact that Simon Rodia and his iconic Watts Towers, Alison Saar and three generations of artists in her family, ceramic artist Ayumi Horie, textile artist Diederick Brackens and many others are having today, and how they will inspire the next generation.

Putin's War at Home

Frontline

Defiant Russians push back against Putin’s crackdown on critics of the war in Ukraine. Facing arrest and imprisonment, the inside stories of activists and journalists refusing to stay silent and protesting the Kremlin’s war effort.

Hepworth: A Life in Sculpture

TVF International

An intimate portrait of the life and work of one of the 20th Century's most celebrated sculptors, Barbara Hepworth. Produced with the family’s blessing, and using previously un-broadcast footage, we follow Hepworth from the discovery of sculptural forms in the countryside to the masterworks produced at her home studio in southwest England. The film uncovers the rivalry with fellow Royal College of Art graduate Henry Moore and Hepworth’s growing legacy since her sudden death in 1975, evidenced by the two award-winning museums that now bear her name. We also hear from art experts and curators, as well as present-day artists who have been influenced by her sculptures.

America's Last Little Italy: The Hill

Filmhub

Explores the historic roots of The Hill neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. Chronicling the Italians immigrating in search of the American Dream and building a Little Italy that still flourishes to this day.

Episode 2: Touch Me Not... Ever? (Why It Matters: Decoding the Future)

TVF International

The pandemic has made us touchy about touching, but it has also push touchless technology to new heights. Joshua Lim explores the fascinating gizmos that are making a touchless world a reality.

Episode 4: Getting Down To Earth (Why It Matters: Decoding the Future)

TVF International

Singapore’s subterranean space is getting crowded. Host Joshua Lim finds out how our city planners hope to carve our future underground without running into serious trouble.

Inside China's Tech Boom

NOVA

In just a few decades, China has transformed into a science and technology superpower. How did it get here and where is it headed? Go inside high-profile tech companies and labs that are driving China’s meteoric rise to the forefront of global innovation. How does China innovate? What drives its bid for technological supremacy? And what does its rise mean for the future of the global economy?

Episode 2: Futureproof (Future of Work)

PBS

How can we predict job growth, training needs and the role of education in order to prepare for the work of the future? What are the challenges and consequences of the pandemic, and of America's racial and economic disparities?

Hyper Intelligence (Forging the Future)

Sideways Film

Everyone has heard about Artificial Intelligence (or AI), but very few people know what it is or how it actually works. This program brings this otherwise abstract topic to life by visiting cutting-edge engineering firms where innovative technologists are using AI. The video looks at the development of robot rovers and flying drones that navigate through unmapped territories in order to save lives in bold Search and Rescue missions. By ‘mapping as they go’, these thinking machines generate their own intelligence — allowing them to self-navigate without human input. AI inventors explain that rather than taking away jobs, their AI-driven robots are using machine-learning to work better with humans, such as learning to anticipate the actions of human co-workers. The program also introduces scientists who are developing AI robots that are achieving the beginnings of robotic consciousness. By comprehending their own self-image, they are able to learn about their environment, make decisions, and navigate the space around them. Other engineers are taking this technology even further to develop real-world Androids – that is, robots that look, feel, and act like people.

Brexit Through the Non-Political Glass

Filmhub

Take a fresh look at Britain's once-in-a-generation referendum on whether to remain in the European Union. This award-winning film examines deep rooted social and cultural drivers that go back decades.

History Lessons About Combatting Polarization in 2024 with Fareed Zakaria

Open to Debate

From artificial intelligence and tech innovations to the nation's political and cultural climate during a critical election year, our modern world is constantly changing in revolutionary ways. Among these changes has been a new level of polarization that has entered many aspects of American life. What can the past teach us about combatting polarization and adapting to a changing world? While there is no "correct" path, CNN host, Washington Post columnist, and bestselling author Fareed Zakaria says that you must embrace being open-minded and make compromises to find solutions. In this conversation with Open to Debate host and moderator-in-chief John Donvan, Zakaria discusses his book Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present. Zakaria explains the events that led to us living in revolutionary times today, how past revolutions can help us understand our polarized present, and why despite it all, he remains hopeful we will come out on the other side better for it.

Episode 3: I Keep (PBS American Portrait)

PBS

People film themselves as they try to preserve or change traditions in their lives and communities. From struggles to protect culture to eliminating toxic legacies, it’s a look at the practices we’ve inherited and the ones we’ll pass on.

Episode 4: I Rise (PBS American Portrait)

PBS

Go inside the lives of people working to create an antiracist American future. They film themselves doing the work, confronting the obstacles and achieving the victories that could add up to real change in the movement for racial justice.

America's Socialist Experiment

American Public Television (APT)

America's Socialist Experiment recounts both the victories and failures of a unique brand of socialism in the historically conservative city of Milwaukee, Wisc. Between 1910 and 1960, elected socialists in Milwaukee reduced corruption, improved conditions for working people, and cleaned up the environment, leaving a mixed legacy to which both Democrats and Republicans lay claim today.

Fake Famous

HBO

Followers, likes, comments – these are the currencies of fame today. But can the 140 million Instagram users boasting over 100,000 followers all be considered famous? To answer this question, former reporter for the New York Times and Vanity Fair Nick Bilton and a team of social media experts, casting agents, and stylists recruit three starry-eyed Los Angeles transplants to participate in a social experiment designed to turn everyday people with modest online followings into “famous” influencers. But as Nick showers Dominque, Chris, and Wylie with phony photoshoots and fake followers that are really “bots,” maintaining the illusion of online celebrity spirals into an unpredictable undertaking. Peeling back the layers to reveal what’s really happening behind the scenes of influencer “fame,” Fake Famous illuminates the good and bad results of our obsession with social media.

Nuclear Security: The Big Lie, Part 2

ARTE France

On October 12, 2017 activists of the NGO Greenpeace unhindered break into the perimeter of the Cattenom power station to light a firework. Goal: to denounce the fragility and accessibility of these highly radioactive buildings. In view of the current terrorist risk, is it enough to just trust?