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In the late 1990s, Israeli scholar Teddy Katz began researching the massacre of Palestinians that allegedly occurred in the seaside village of Tantura in 1948. Although attacked and discredited by fellow Israelis, Katz’s research endures in this intense and provocative documentary. Tantura investigates Katz’s research and includes interviews with elderly Israeli ex-soldiers and Palestinian residents to uncover what happened and the enormous efforts to keep that information buried. Winner of the Best Research Award at the 2022 Docaviv Film Festival. In Hebrew with English subtitles. (95 mins., DCP)

Last January I put up a post on Craigslist looking for people who wanted to share their story on camera. A woman responded.

A few days later I showed up with my camera and we filmed for roughly four hours over two days. I had no idea what I was walking into. She opened up about everything: growing up on Long Island, moving to Shell Beach, two abusive relationships, homelessness in New York, drug addiction, and two pregnancies that changed the course of her life.

This story happened largely in and around the Central Coast.

Would love to do more stories of all sorts. If you know someone who might be interesting send me a message!

A short documentary exploring mental health through the eyes of ordinary people navigating real-life struggles. Filmed and directed by Will Craig, the documentary gives a voice to those whose stories rarely get told, capturing raw and honest human experiences without actors or scripts.

Please let me know what you think of the documentary. Watch on a big TV for the best viewing experience. Thank you for your time.

Documentary about the worst Ebola outbreak from history.

Topical given the current outbreak

William has been remanded for 2 years in Lusaka Central Prison, awaiting conviction in a case in which he is charged with car theft and murder. After losing touch with his wife and daughter six months ago, he is now deeply concerned about his daughter's safety. Prison counselor Hastings arranges a meeting between William and his wife Mutinta. Unfortunately, there is not a happy ending.

This documentary examines cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its role in global supply chains. It includes footage from mining regions and interviews with individuals connected to the industry, highlighting working conditions and economic realities. The film also explores the connection between consumer electronics and resource extraction.

The federal government is, by far, the world’s most important source of data, a fount of statistical information on a wide range of subjects touching almost every aspect of human life.

President Trump is trying to break the fountain.

This video, from Opinion Video at The New York Times, tells the story of the Trump administration’s war on data — and the consequences for all of us.

Watch the full video here, for free, even without a Times subscription.

An account from a photographer documenting the 825th Atherstone Ball Game in England, UK. Frequently referred to as the UK's most dangerous game, it has only a few rules: play is restricted to Long Street, the winner must have possession of the ball at the final klaxon, and no killing.

Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS\_Express\_Samina