From a childhood marked by poverty on the American frontier to the presidency of a nation on the verge of collapse, this three-part historical biography traces how Abraham Lincoln became one of the defining figures in American history. Blending dramatic reconstruction with commentary from historians and political figures, it explores the ambition, empathy, wit and moral conviction that shaped his rise, his belief in democracy and equality, and the immense personal and political pressures that would eventually place him at the center of the struggle over slavery, union and the future of the United States. In the first episode, Lincoln’s journey begins far from power. Growing up in hardship, enduring the death of his mother and receiving little formal education, he develops a fierce determination to rise beyond obscurity. Through hard physical labor, self-education, storytelling and an emerging talent for public speaking, he begins to build the character and political instincts that will define him. His early encounters with slavery, his move into law and politics, and the relationships that shape his ambitions reveal the making of a man who is still searching for his place in the world, but already driven by the conviction that his life must amount to something.
As a handful of tech billionaires accumulate unprecedented wealth, they are no longer just disrupting industries—they are challenging the very foundations of democracy, finance, and national sovereignty. With remarkable access to their world, this eye-opening investigation encounters figures such as cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun, venture capitalist Tim Draper, and influential technology investor Peter Thiel, uncovering ambitious plans to create private cities, experimental micronations, and new technology-driven forms of government. From blockchain empires such as Tron to radical schemes designed to bypass traditional institutions, their ultimate goal may be nothing less than reshaping the global financial and political order. Travelling from Silicon Valley to controversial territories where these ideas are being tested, the film reveals the extraordinary ambitions of a new technological elite. As private fortunes gain influence once reserved for governments, one unsettling question emerges: are these visionaries building a freer future—or quietly creating a world governed by rules written by the ultra-rich?
For decades, one investigative journalist has forced the most powerful institutions in the United States to confront uncomfortable truths. This documentary follows Seymour Hersh as he reflects on a career spent exposing constitutional abuses, secret wars, and government cover-ups that reshaped public trust. Through archival reporting and personal insight, the film traces how his groundbreaking work challenged official narratives and altered the course of political journalism. As the story unfolds, it reveals the methods, risks, and consequences of telling truths others want buried. From explosive scoops to fierce backlash, the documentary examines the price of accountability in a system built on secrecy, offering a gripping portrait of journalism as a last line of defense for democracy.
Across the United States, a growing wave of censorship is turning libraries into battlegrounds. This gripping documentary follows a group of librarians in Texas, Florida, and beyond who refuse to stay silent as book bans spread through schools and communities. What begins as a local fight over reading lists becomes a powerful defense of free thought, truth, and democracy itself. Through emotional testimonies and scenes of quiet defiance, the film reveals how the right to read is being tested like never before. As pressure mounts from political groups and extremist movements, these librarians stand their ground—facing threats, intimidation, and public outrage to protect the stories that shape us all. Their courage transforms a profession built on order and access into a movement for freedom, reminding us that knowledge, once lost, is the hardest thing to reclaim.
In March 2022, the Russian army was closing in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, and it was expected to fall in a short period of time. But in fact, many citizens chose to remain in their beloved city and provide resistance in whatever way they could. Despite daily missile attacks and the fear of an impending urban war, they were united in their efforts to protect their freedom and democracy. This documentary looks at the people of Kyiv through the eyes of a Ukrainian filmmaker.
Where big data meets big brother -- The story of how governments manipulate the internet to censor and monitor their citizens, and how those citizens are fighting back. This battle for control of cyberspace will challenge our ideas of privacy, citizenship and democracy to the very core. The film is a look at the global impact the internet has on free speech, privacy and activism.
In the first episode, Lincoln’s journey begins far from power. Growing up in hardship, enduring the death of his mother and receiving little formal education, he develops a fierce determination to rise beyond obscurity. Through hard physical labor, self-education, storytelling and an emerging talent for public speaking, he begins to build the character and political instincts that will define him. His early encounters with slavery, his move into law and politics, and the relationships that shape his ambitions reveal the making of a man who is still searching for his place in the world, but already driven by the conviction that his life must amount to something.