While we look back on the past year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length pieces emerges. Such pieces probe complex subjects including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author became known in the nineties with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a pertinent question: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only way out of prison was to join the government forces. Following 14 long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was convinced. The resulting heated controversy has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A film following a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is this person really reformed, and is the director's true methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest times, people rely on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical solution – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideas influence the highest levels of government.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Global Aid Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of the events is still somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his life might improve. That hope was tragically wrong.
A Global AI Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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