An epic 18.000-kilometer (11.200 mi) ride for Huntington’s disease from Mexico to Patagonia. “The Present” is a 2023 award-winning adventure documentary featuring the story of Dimitri Poffé, a 34-year-old French traveler who left his native France to undertake a cycling trip from Mexico City to Ushuaia after he tested positive for Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease is a rare neurodegenerative, hereditary, and incurable disease. Dimitri’s father passed away because of Huntington’s 20 years ago, and his sister has been developing the symptoms for the past 13 years. According to studies, Dimitri should develop the symptoms between 35 and 40 years old. On his adventure across South America, Dimitri visits researchers, associations, and people affected by the disease to raise awareness and share a message of hope. “The Present” is an inspiring story of solidarity showcasing the importance of living life to the fullest.
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The Last Repair Shop | 2024 Oscar-winning Documentary Short
In a nondescript warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of the recording capital of the world. Watch “The Last Repair Shop,” directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers. Winner of the the documentary short category at the 2024 Academy Awards.
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Chip War
A new world order is emerging, shaped by an unseen yet critical resource: semiconductors. These tiny microprocessors power nearly every aspect of modern life, from computers and smartphones to cars, refrigerators, and even advanced military technologies. Director: Nicolas Vescovacci
DIDDY: MONSTER’S FALL
Disgraced hip-hop mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs could no longer buy his way out of trouble when a September 2024 grand jury indicted Combs on a racketeering conspiracy including sex trafficking, forced labor, and bribery. No bail meant jail. Diddy’s swift fall from grace when Combs’ legal troubles exploded when he was sued by his ex-girlfriend accused him of physical and sexual abuse. Since then, Diddy has been hit with a flurry of lawsuits with horrifying accusations. The scandal has sparked scrutiny of the many celebrities Diddy has dated, mentored, and even invited to his famous wild parties, comprising a list of industry giants in his social circle who have kept quiet. The search for the truth behind the allegations continues. Director: Angelica Butcher
White Power: Inside Europe’s Far-Right Movement
Across Europe, the far right is embedding itself into the political landscape and daily life. But behind an increasingly smooth and respectable façade lies an ideology that remains fundamentally racist and violent. An in-depth focus into an ecosystem of extreme ideology in France, Germany, and Belgium.