A Woman Without a Name

Female inmates in a Tehran prison give a rare voice to their shocking crimes and punishments

A woman who killed her husband, a woman who killed her children, a woman who killed her rapist; along a dark corridor of prison cells, deep in Tehran, these women speak. With evocative cinematography, devastating interviews and remarkable access, this doc peels back the layers of the women's narratives, uncovering tales of coercion, abuse and drugs. All are victims of a male-dominated society, with the odds stacked against them from the start.

Who Let the Dogs Out

Who really came up with that song you can never get out of your head?

You thought the answer to the question was obvious, right? The Baha Men. In fact, the origin story of the smash hit is murkier than anyone could imagine. When artist and curator Ben Sisto embarks upon an obsessive eight-year quest in search of the answer, he uncovers a deep well of controversy and legal battles. His pursuit of the truth is relentless, and the result is an engrossing and entertaining meditation on copyright and originality in art.

Never Surrender

As Galaxy Quest reaches its 20th anniversary, the cast and crew celebrate the cult classic

With beloved cult classic Galaxy Quest reaching its 20th Anniversary, this star-studded anniversary documentary unveils how the film turned fans in to true heroes and predicted a future where geeks would rule the world! The cast and crew recall how a fire on set, the loss of a powerful director and an unconvinced studio couldn't stop the film that would never give up and never surrender!

Sidik and the Panther

Will spotting an elusive Persian leopard be the key to peace in Kurdistan?

Sidik has spent the last twenty-five years searching for a Persian leopard in the genocide-scarred mountains of Kurdistan in northern Iraq. If he can capture one of these magical creatures on film, the rugged region will be declared a national park and the bombs will never fall again. Sidik still hasn’t found his leopard, but he refuses to give up. Acclaimed director Reber Dosky guides us through the Kurdish mountains alongside Sidik, in this beautiful and inspiring visual ode to perseverance and peaceful patriotism.

Hunting For Hedonia

An exploration of the human brain, science and the mysteries of our minds

What if tiny pulsing electrodes in your head could manipulate your mind? A revolutionary technique called Deep Brain Stimulation, first explored by pioneers in the 1960s, is doing just that. The treatment has led to incredible progress in treating illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease, severe depression and eating disorders. But what future lies ahead for the human mind when we start tampering with our brain and emotions?

The Money Stone

Risking their lives underground in search of a golden ticket out of poverty

Hundreds of feet beneath the jungles of Ghana, thousands of sweat-soaked miners squeeze through tiny crevices to dig raw gold to feed an insatiable global industry. Considered outlaws by the government, these "galamsey" have two options - either get rich quick or die trying. As the surging gold rush draws both local prospectors and eager foreign corporations to the impoverished west-African nation, struggling families must decide whether to put their kids in school or take a gamble by sending them to the dangerous pits. The Money Stone takes an intimate look at the stark choices some children face in hopes of finding a better future.

Iraq's Secret Sex Trade

Uncovering Iraq's religious front for child prostitution

This powerful investigation into Shia clerics in some of Iraq's holiest shrines uncovers a network of exploitation of young women and girls, trapped into prostitution and pimped out by a religious elite. For the first time the clerics' secret sex trade has been captured on camera. Undercover filming and victim testimony reveal how they procure young women for male clients, and are prepared to conduct ‘pleasure marriages’ with children.

Daddy and the Warlord

What if your dad wasn't the hero you always imagined?

Clarice Gargard grew up with an idealised image of her father, but unresolved questions about his past now haunt her. Why did he choose to work for Charles Taylor, a ruthless dictator and infamous war criminal? In post-war-torn Liberia, Clarice investigates her father’s political legacy and becomes entangled in a web where good and evil, truth and lies are desperately interwoven. Her captivating quest exposes how ideals fade in times of war.

Where the Light Shines

Afghanistan's first ski team reach for a brighter future

From their amateur efforts at home in the Bamyan peaks, Sajjad and Alishah have the chance to ski for Afghanistan in the Winter Olympics. As local kids strap wood to their feet and imitate their heroes, the men face up to the difficulty of creating opportunities in a country that for generations has only seen war. Filmed over four years, this beautiful film paints an uplifting and refreshing portrait of Afghanistan as you haven't seen it before.