As we consider the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding feature-length pieces shines. Such accounts explore intricate subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Soul of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It poses a pressing query: Has he become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only path out of prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as completely rewriting the narrative of our species. But, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting bitter controversy has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
Many supporters expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film following a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording asks complex queries: Is this person really changed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest times, people turn to him to restore order.
Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment remedy – up until possibly now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas influence the highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless credentials, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of what happened remains partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. I was sadly wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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