Film
Boots on the Ground: Volunteers of the Refugee Crisis
Helping refugees at Europe's frontier — Volunteers have stepped in to fill gaps where the international community has failed to avert a humanitarian disaster.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Ten mesmerising collaborations between musicians and directors
Sound + Vision — Electronic duo Solar Bears and filmmaker Michael Robinson have teamed up for one of this year's best albums so far. In the spirit of collaboration, Huck asked them to rate each other's favourite partnerships between filmmakers and musicians.
Written by: Cian Traynor
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
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
How human rights films can change the world
Looking at the power of film — With the Human Rights Watch Film Festival kicking off in London, HUCK speaks to its Creative Director, John Biaggi, about the power of film in highlighting human rights abuses and pushing for change.
Written by: Michael Segalov
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
Video: Surfing in the Rockies
Finlandia x Huck — Brittany Parker always dreamt of being a surfer but there was one problem – she lived in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, 6,000ft above the sea. Determined not to let that hold her back she discovered a surprising scene in the Rocky Mountains and has become one of its most fervent ambassadors.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Video: Skate artist Mr Penfold on work, play, graffiti and skateboarding in Bristol
“I just didn’t stop” — Check out this video profile of Mr Penfold, one of the twenty artists and photographers involved in transatlantic skate art initiative the LB Project.
Written by: Alex King
The best dance scenes in alternative cinema
Dancing in the dark — From Gummo to Dogtooth, acclaimed director and choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall spotlights seven killer moves from off-kilter classics... and nominates the greatest dance movies ever made.
Written by: Steven T. Hanley
Video: A culture-shocked tour of Japan by skateboard
Lost in Translation — Skaters Ishod Wair, Peter Ramondetta, Raven Tershy and Kevin Terpening rip through three Japanese cities with little sleep and plenty of confusion.
Written by: HUCK HQ