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Richard Linklater on Before Sunrise's enduring legacy
Return to Vienna — 25 years after the initial release of Before Sunrise, director Richard Linklater reflects on the "beautiful mesh" between himself and lead actors Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, and capturing the thrill of romantic possibility on camera.
Written by: Simon Bland
The incredible true story of Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Keyboard fantasies — The American musician achieved cult status in his 70s. But that’s just one small chapter in a life unlike any other – a life filled with beauty and trauma in equal measure.
Written by: Ben Smoke
The activists fighting to give nature human rights
Law of the land — Pollution levels are rising once again after reaching a record low in lockdown. Could rights of nature legislation prevent impending catastrophe?
Written by: Poppy Koronka
The DJ throwing virtual raves for the deaf
Beyond The Screen In Lockdown — From raves for the deaf to Black ballet dancers and ‘outcast’ amateur wrestlers, now more than ever, communities are coming together online to keep their real-life connections alive. In our latest film series, we meet organisers that are pivoting during the pandemic and finding novel ways to take action.
Written by: Huck
The activists taking on Poland's 'LGBT-free zones'
Polish Stonewall — One-third of Poland has declared itself free of "LGBT ideology", as state-sanctioned hatred towards queer people escalates under the ultra-conservative Law & Justice party. Writer Jake Hall speaks to the local activists fighting back.
Written by: Jake Hall
White Riot: how rock took on racism in Britain
Punk politics — Director Rubika Shah discusses her new documentary, White Riot, which traces the story of grassroots political movement Rock Against Racism, and the role of activism in Britain’s music history.
Written by: Katie Goh
Labour MPs are demanding drug reform, and here's why
End the war on drugs — As data reveals disproportionate cannabis cautions for Black people, a Labour campaign backed by 20 MPs is calling for comprehensive drug reform. Campaign co-founder Jeff Smith, MP for Manchester Withington, explains why.
Written by: Jeff Smith
An intimate portrait of NYC's Black, queer, homeless youth
West Village kids — In Pier Kids, filmmaker Elegance Bratton returns to Christopher Street Pier – an area steeped in LGBTQ+ history and the place where he spent 10 years of his life homeless – to connect with its current inhabitants.
Written by: Matt Turner
Boris Johnson’s Brexit will destroy peace in Ireland
Disastrous divorce deal — Despite compromises made to quell backbench rebellion, the prime minister‘s proposal to breach international law over Brexit threatens the very foundations of peace in Ireland, writes Dawn Foster.
Written by: Dawn Foster
The Caracas drag scene is a refuge for the city’s outsiders
As violence and turmoil continue to beset the Venezuelan capital, the drag community has positioned itself at the forefront of a DIY fightback – one that refuses to stand by and watch the city crumble.
Written by: Lexi Parra