Last Stand

Canada | 2006

The small Canadian town of Pickering has a long history of rebellion. During the colonial period, they fought the British over land allocation. Now, they're taking on the authorities to stop a new airport being built. This inspiring documentary follows their protest every step of the way.

Car Wars

Australia | 2006

If your car goes missing, don't expect to see it soon. Chances are it's being rapidly dissected by thieves, the parts packed into containers destined for the Middle East. There, the stolen pieces will be assembled and rebirthed as a shining "new" vehicle. Or maybe it's headed to the next town to start a new life as the "clone" of another vehicle, complete with stolen identity and forged plates. E…

View from a Grain of Sand

Afghanistan | 2006

This is the story of how Afghan women have had their rights stripped from them over the last thirty years. Told through the eyes of three women, this films covers recent Afghan history from the point of view of those who suffered most. Too often silenced, these women share their memories, hopes and fears with us. Their personal stories are combined with rarely seen archival footage to create a po…

Holy Dust

Israel/Palestine | 2006

Since the dawn of Christianity, Bethlehem has been one of the holiest places of pilgrimage. But after years of intifada, the pilgrims no longer come. Life, for Bethlehem's residents, has become a mass of contradictions. They live in one of the best funded Palestinian cities but lack basic facilities. This week's documentary looks at the history of Bethlehem through the lives of four residents. Fi…

Katrina Anniversary

United States | 2006

Sick No Good

Papua New Guinea | 2006

Papua New Guinea is sliding towards disaster. A culture of gang violence, lawless suburbs and impoverished settlements has led to it having one of the fastest growing HIV infection rates in the world. Unless effective action is taken soon, 50% of the population could be wiped out. This week's documentary hears from the people caught up in the epidemic. From gang members bragging about unprotected…

Nature Tech: The Magic Of Motion

World | 2006

Will plants teach us to replace gasoline with hydrogen? Could the anatomy of a grasshopper be a model for the ultimate off-road vehicle? Exciting new developments in computer technology, chemistry and physics are now enabling us to understand Nature's designs better than ever before. Scientists are not simply trying to copy nature - they are taking hints, extracting principles and applying winni…

Nature Tech: Lifepower

World | 2006

Will plants teach us to replace gasoline with hydrogen? Could the anatomy of a grasshopper be a model for the ultimate off-road vehicle? Exciting new developments in computer technology, chemistry and physics are now enabling us to understand Nature's designs better than ever before. Scientists are not simply trying to copy nature - they are taking hints, extracting principles and applying winnin…