Documentary

Film

Misfit City: The renaissance riot grrrls of Tacoma

Forever punk — In the shadow of music meccas Seattle, Olympia and Portland, a new wave of all-inclusive, female-led punk is bursting out of small-town, blue-collar Tacoma.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Skate

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

Film

The trail-blazing women of Palestine’s street racing scene

Burning rubber, shattering stereotypes — Documentary Speed Sisters reveals the story of the Middle East’s first female racing team. Huck speaks to director Amber Fares and team manager Maysoon Jayyusi. Huck presents Speed Sisters alongside a Q&A with Amber and Maysoon at Rich Mix, London, Wednesday March 9 from 6.30.

Written by: Alex King

Surf

Video: The trailblazing father who shaped the Malloy Brothers

A family of adventurers — Pro surfers Keith, Dan and Chris Malloy would never have become the intrepid explorers they are today without their father leading them into the wild.

Written by: Alex King

Reportage

The Brussels teenagers defying cultural divisions

Terror, division, skateboarding and unity in Brussels — Links to the Paris attacks put Brussels at the centre of Europe’s debate on immigration, throwing up some heated questions. Is a lack of integration leading to radicalised teens? But at Les Ursulines skatepark a refreshing counterpoint is thriving, as kids from all backgrounds skate together in peace.

Written by: Alex King

Film

Life and Death in the Highest Place on Earth

The Sherpa Strike that Closed Mount Everest — A new documentary looks at the dangerous, and often overlooked, role Sherpas play in helping wealthy western climbers conquer Everest.

Written by: Freddie Reynolds

Culture

Video: Meet Raja the King, India’s very own Elvis

The Pelvis of Kharagpur — Raja Danapat is India's self-proclaimed “twin brother” of Elvis. Now 75, he lives his life following the guiding light of the late Elvis Presley.

Written by: Alex King

Film

The father and son who keep New York's typewriters tapping

Family Business — The Gramercy Typewriter Company has kept NYC dancing on the keys since 1932. With a third generation at the helm, they have no plans to slow down.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Music

Words of indecipherable wisdom from the original Rastaman, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry

Vision of Paradise — Reggae wouldn’t be reggae without Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry – unsung hero, wild preacher, original Rastaman. With biography-come-fairytale documentary Lee 'Scratch' Perry's Vision of Paradise released in February, here's the grandfather of dub's interview from Huck's Fiftieth Anniversary Special.

Written by: Rob Boffard

Culture

Video: The man who brought the internet to remote Nepal

Connecting the world, DIY-style — Hiking for Emails tells the story of Mahabir Pun, a Nepalese man who for six years trekked a two-day hike to the nearest village in order to check his emails. Realising there must be a simpler way to access the Internet, Mahabir began an incredible quest to bring the web to his remote community.

Written by: Adam White

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