The Wild Side of Dogs

An intimate immersion into the life of man's best friend

From the sheep dogs of Sardinia, to the strays fighting for survival on the streets of Bucharest, a filmmaker immerses himself in the daily lives of dogs. With astonishing intimacy, we witness first-hand the struggles for dominance, the politics of the pack and the cycle of life and death. A far cry from the viral videos and comforts of domestic canines, this doc presents man's best friend as you've never seen him before.

Totems and Taboos

Recalling Belgium's brutal colonial history

In Brussels, the Africa Museum must remodel to reflect the brutal past of Belgium's colonial legacy. It's under pressure with the ghost of King Leopold still haunting Belgium's former African colonies who say the colonial power never accepted the terrible crimes they oversaw. This intelligent documentary explores the legacy on the ground and the renovation of a revered institution to more accurately reflect history.

We Could Be Heroes

Going for gold in the seated shot put

Though Azzedine is a Paralympic champion, at home in Morocco, he is an outcast. Denied a salary or social care, even the right to train in the city stadium, Azzedine and his friend Yousef prepare for the next Paralympic Games in Rio, where they will be going for glory in the seated shot put. Returning from Rio after a golden performance, Azzedine hopes for a hero's welcome, but instead he must fight for his basic human rights.

The Green Gold of Africa

The drug that fuels Somalia's misery

Most Somali men chew the Khat leaf, a natural amphetamine. And in Britain there is one man 90,000 chewers despise. This is the story of the Somali activist who virtually on his own, brought about the UK banning of the leaf. The doc charts the billion dollar global Khat industry, travelling to the heartlands of its production, the markets where hundreds of tons are sold daily and back to the campaign on the streets of London.

The Uber Story

How Uber beat the competition and outwitted regulators

Uber is among the most recognisable brands in the world. It has become embedded in our language and has revolutionised the way we get from A to B. Over the past nine years, the edgy digital disruptor has upended an entire industry business model and made ride sharing cool. But Uber's ride to success has been far from smooth. How did the ruthless app giant outwit regulators and crush its competitors?

Free Men

Love and Art on Death Row

Sentenced to death, many of us would give up on life. But from his death row cell, Kenneth Reams refuses to be limited. He falls in love with Isabelle, a French artist who wants to become his wife. Together they fight for justice for a murder he didn’t commit, at the same time arranging exhibitions of Kenneth's own art. Narrated by Reams, this doc profiles one prisoner's extraordinary struggle for freedom, justice and love against the odds. Reviews and More “Free Men takes audiences out of their comfort zone” – Dawn For a Q&A; with director Anne-Frédérique, see here. Festivals Austin Film Festival - Official Selection Almost Ther Festival, Beirut - Official Selection DOCSMX Mexico IFF - Official Selection FIFDH - Champ-Dollon Jury Prison Award

Stroop: Journey into the Rhino Horn War

On the frontline of the war against rhino poaching

A 4 year investigation into South Africa's rhino poaching crisis involved going against some of the most nasty criminal networks. And alongside the rangers in South Africa’s rhino sanctuaries the filmmakers move directly into the firing line. Then to Asia where Stroop asks whether there's any basis to the horn's popularity as a cancer cure? This epic investigation exposes a unique panorama of the global trade in rhino horn.

Unquiet Graves

Uncovering Britain's Death Squads

During the UK's war with the IRA, the Glenanne Gang murdered 120 innocent civilians. Shocking evidence has emerged exposing the involvement of a British Army regiment at the heart of the gang’s six-year campaign of terror. This gritty doc reveals the collusion between the British government and loyalist death squads. And to the despair of the relatives, today the UK still refuses to accept their role in the bloody enterprise. Reviews and More (function(d,s,id){var js,stags=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id)){return;}js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="https://ia.media-imdb.com/images/G/01/imdb/plugins/rating/js/rating.js";stags.parentNode.insertBefore(js,stags);})(document,"script","imdb-rating-api"); “...a gritting, enraging examination of the state collusion that accommodated the murderous actions of the so-called Glenanne Gang…” – The Irish Times “outstanding documentary film-making combining in-depth research and personal testimony” – Phil Scraton, Author (Hillsborough: The Truth) "a documentary exposing Britain’s dirty war in Ireland" – The Canary Listen to an interview with Director Sean Murray here. Festivals Belfast Film Festival - Official Selection

The Last Race

An evocative portrait of Long Island's last race track

A sumptuous Sundance doc depicting the Long Island birthplace of stock car racing where only one track remains. Located on prime real estate, the realtors are circling. The property is worth millions and only the love and integrity of the track's community and elderly owners keep the bulldozers at bay. Stunning cinematography immerses us in the intimate world of grassroots racing, at a time when its future is in the balance. Can this great blue collar American pastime survive? Reviews “This graceful, ruminative fragment of scrap-metal Americana marks a distinguished foray into feature filmmaking for renowned narrative photographer Dweck.” – Variety “...an impressionistic, atmospheric examination of a sport and a way of life that feel perilously close to extinction” – Los Angeles Times Festivals Sundance Film Festival - Official Selection Hamptons International Film Festival - Official Selection Florida Film Festival - Special Jury Award for Artistic Vision