Documentary

The story behind the biggest killer of young men in the UK
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The story behind the biggest killer of young men in the UK

Elephant in the room — In Evelyn, a gut-wrenchingly personal new documentary, White Helmets director Orlando von Einsiedel tackles the subject of male suicide; telling the story of his brother’s death, and the effect it had on his friends and family.

Written by: Alex King

The Syrian filmmaker who went undercover as an extremist
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The Syrian filmmaker who went undercover as an extremist

Risk and resist — In his chilling documentary, Of Fathers And Sons, director Talal Derki paints an intimate portrait of life in a modern Jihadi family.

Written by: Thomas Curry

Straight Outta Hull: Hope and hip hop in the age of austerity
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Straight Outta Hull: Hope and hip hop in the age of austerity

A Northern Soul — In A Northern Soul, director Sean McAllister documents the life of Steve, a factory worker with dreams of making it as a rapper. Ahead of its release, we speak to the filmmaker about cuts, class and why counter-narratives are so important.

Written by: Liam Taft

Uncovering the truth behind the world’s ‘dark money’
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Uncovering the truth behind the world’s ‘dark money’

Power, corruption and lies — We talk to Kimberley Reed about free speech, fake news and Dark Money – her searing new documentary on America’s corrupt political system.

Written by: Thomas Curry

Inside the hidden North Korean community of south London
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Inside the hidden North Korean community of south London

Little Pyongyong — In an emotional new short, filmmaker Roxy Rezvany meets Joong-wha Choi – a former soldier who left behind his home in Pyongyang to make a fresh start in New Malden.

Written by: HUCK HQ

The story of Stanley Kubrick’s go-to problem-solver
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The story of Stanley Kubrick’s go-to problem-solver

An unsung hero — Leon Vitali gave up a promising acting career to serve the vision of his favourite director, swapping glamour and accolades for a gruelling life in the background. Now that a new documentary finally lends a voice to Kubrick's right-hand man, he insists that it was all worth it.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The filmmaker skewering the West’s obsession with money
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The filmmaker skewering the West’s obsession with money

Generation Wealth — For years, Lauren Greenfield has been using film and photography to shine an unforgiving light on the super-rich, exposing toxic worlds where ‘bling, celebrity, and narcissism’ reign supreme.

Written by: Josh Baines

Documenting the dark side of life in Niagara Falls, NY
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Documenting the dark side of life in Niagara Falls, NY

Original Huck Film — A new film by Huck chronicles self-taught photographer Joe Augstell, following him as he tunes into the city’s police radio frequency and tracks down crimes as they happen.

Written by: HUCK HQ

The hidden lives and dreams behind the 2022 World Cup
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The hidden lives and dreams behind the 2022 World Cup

Real-life fantasy football — Every year, Qatar's migrant workers get to play in a football tournament of their own. For some, it's a much-needed form of escape. For others, it's a chance to be discovered. Acclaimed documentary The Workers Cup offers a glimpse into the shocking reality behind sport's greatest stage.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The movie star who doubled as a groundbreaking inventor
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The movie star who doubled as a groundbreaking inventor

Bombshell — Once known as ‘the world’s most beautiful woman’, Hedy Lamarr was an icon of Hollywood’s golden era. But she also lived a secret life as a groundbreaking inventor. Now a new documentary uncovers her extraordinary career, from escaping Nazi Germany to pioneering wireless technology.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

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