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A new documentary about economic hardship comes from an unlikely auteur: Congress
Dec 7, 2022
The film highlights the struggles of three American families — in hopes of generating empathy in troubled political times.
Is China's an upwardly mobile society? “Ascension” examines the Chinese dream.
by
David Brancaccio
, Jennifer Pak
and Rose Conlon
Jun 23, 2022
The Oscar-nominated documentary explores the rise of China's middle class, zeroing in on an economy in transition.
As tourism returns, can we make it more responsible?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
May 19, 2022
"What does tourism do for this community? Has tourism contributed to a loss of biodiversity? These are questions that a tourist can ask irrespective of their budget," said sustainable travel consultant Judy Kepher-Gona.
Ron Howard on his documentary 'Rebuilding Paradise'
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Jul 30, 2020
The director trained his lens on the people of Paradise, California, whose lives were transformed after their town was ravaged by fire.
Why dwindling bee populations are threatening U.S. agriculture
by
David Brancaccio
, Erika Soderstrom
and Daniel Shin
Oct 23, 2019
Beekeeper and director of the documentary "The Pollinators," Peter Nelson, talks about the costly bee pollination industry, its importance in our agricultural system and why it's under threat.
China's livestreaming industry is huge, lucrative and kind of dystopian
by
Molly Wood
Dec 11, 2018
As more people join Chinese platform YY, a new documentary sheds light on the business.
For public good, not for profit.
UFW activist Dolores Huerta's "riches to rags" story
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Sep 13, 2017
The movement "became her No. 1" child, says Peter Bratt, who with Carlos Santana made a documentary about Huerta.
Why one stockbroker decided to quit his job and travel the world
Mar 31, 2017
Leon Logothetis chronicles his experience in the Netflix series “The Kindness Diaries.”
New documentary examines at-risk youth in US schools
Sep 12, 2016
The documentary follows a teacher reconnecting with his former student.