Film
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
The guerrilla gig-promoters who inspired Burning Man
Desolation Center — When a 20-year-old punk decided to put on a series of illegal shows in the desert, bands like Sonic Youth, Minutemen and the Meat Puppets agreed to play. Fans, meanwhile, boarded buses not knowing what to expect. The rest became music history.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
The enduring legacy of Wild Style, hip hop’s first ever film
‘We took over the planet’ — As the 1983 feature – which brought New York’s hip hop scene to international attention – celebrates its 35th birthday this year, we talk to the people who made it happen.
Written by: Miss Rosen
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
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
Huck 66: The Attitude Issue
Out now! — This issue is all about determination – to reject the status quo, to rise above the noise or just to forge your own path in life.
Written by: HUCK HQ
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
Cycling and survival on the streets of London
Before The Storm — In an original Huck Film, we join the UK riders who have turned mass ride-outs and wheelies into a powerful youth movement that’s an antidote to violence in the capital.
Written by: Alex King
Capturing the camaraderie of London’s illegal car meet scene
Hot wheels — Once a month, a group of young petrolheads gather in a car park after-hours to show off and stunt – before the police shut them down. However, rather than an act of rebellion, it’s a chance for the drivers to belong to a community in which they can truly express themselves.
Written by: Niall Flynn
How a 14-year-old took on political corruption in Egypt
Prodigy in protest — From standing on the frontlines at Tahrir Square to rallying against the patriarchy, Amal became a revolutionary when she was just a teenager. Now, her steely determination is being celebrated in a new film.
Written by: Hannah Clugston