Alex King
The female pioneers driving Cuba’s emerging skate scene
Amiga Skate — Skating in Cuba is still a huge challenge that requires dedication and hustle. Director Amberly Alene Ellis’ new documentary profiles Cuba’s female skaters, pushing through obstacles even bigger than for their male counterparts.
Written by: Alex King
Cebe Loomis takes an analogue adventure across Cuba
My Life In Analogue — In Cebe’s hands, the photograph becomes a way to learn how people live in societies around the world and reveal how their socioeconomic context is reflected through their lives. Here Cebe goes on an analogue adventure across Cuba.
Written by: Alex King
Facing a coup, protests erupt in support of Brazilian democracy
Battle lines drawn on the streets of São Paulo — In response to anti-government protests and fears of a media-backed coup d’etat, Brazilian progressives make a show of force in defence of democratic values and the rule of law.
Written by: Alex King
Escalating corruption scandal sparks anti-government protests in Brazil
Could a leaked phonecall bring down the Brazilian government? — Huck reports from the ground in São Paulo, where right-wing protestors spent the night on the streets calling for president Dilma Rousseff, who heads Brazil’s most progressive government in history, to step down.
Written by: Alex King
Moritz Stefaner: The data visualisation artist playing with the future
Spreadsheets won’t save us — Moritz Stefaner’s Project Ukko turns climate and wind data into an immersive art installation that allows viewers to explore the future of the planet.
Written by: Alex King
The best new surf and skate films Northern Europe has to offer
SoCal skate docs meet North Sea DIY surf movies — Hamburg's Nord Nordwest Surf Film Fest is a chance for the Northern European surf and skate community to come together and be counted. Founder Jens Steffenhagen shares his top picks.
Written by: Alex King
In Pictures: The humanitarian catastrophe at Europe's frontier
Volunteers fill the gaps — The international community has failed to cope with the mass movement of people through the Greek island of Lesvos - but an army of volunteers have stepped in to support refugees in desperate need.
Written by: Alex King
Is the War on Drugs consensus falling apart?
A new era of decriminalisation — In the run-up to a pivotal United Nations conference on global drug policy, Release launch a major report on the successes and failures of decriminalisation programmes around the world.
Written by: Alex King
In Pictures: The evolution of Mongolia’s fledgling skateboarding scene
From Dirt to Dust — Meet the skateboarders building a new community and fighting for space in a rapidly changing country.
Written by: Alex King
Video: Who really stands up for African Americans?
Bernie or Hillary? — The African American vote is becoming the increasingly decisive factor in the fierce Democratic nomination race. But whose track record comes out on top?
Written by: Alex King