The Freedom Files - "Sneak Preview" : Protecting the Ballot This episode focuses on legislative efforts in Georgia and Texas to require voters to present photo IDs, though such rules would create barriers for low-income, elderly and disabled people.
Democracy Now! Special Category: News & Current Affairs Join host Amy Goodman for documentaries, special guests and an opportunity to obtain DVDs and other Democracy Now! gifts.
George Soros In His Own Words: The New Paradigm Category: Documentaries This program features financier and philanthropist George Soros, in his own words taken from recent interviews and public speeches as he critiques the war on terror and touches on other essential issues.
International Dateline: Sub Prime Greed Category: News & Current Affairs Journalist Mark Maley asks why Wall Street’s banks risked billions of dollars on risky, high-interest home sub prime loans. He discovers a deliberate policy of minimizing risk and maximizing greed. Also, a look at the U.S. in Guam.
International Dateline: The Mafia Take-Down Category: News & Current Affairs This episode of International Dateline reports on the real underbelly of New York's mob wars, particularly the infamous Gambino crime family. Also, George Negus examines how the U.S. economy has worldwide impact.
Spotlight: Mystery Flights Category: Documentaries This investigative report reveals details about the United States' practice of "extraordinary rendition" whereby the CIA flies suspects to harsh detention facilities in places like Morocco and Afghanistan - that exist outside U.S. law.
The Sermons of Sister Jane Category: Documentaries An engaging documentary portrait that sparkles with the courage, wit and humanity of Sister Jane Kelly, who combines her deep spiritual faith with her equally powerful commitment towards resistance and change.
Private Armies Category: Documentaries From skidding around a racing track and practicing escaping from kidnappers, to dodging bullets in Baghdad, this insider documentary presents an eye-opening look at life as a private "mercenary" soldier.
Super Amigos Category: Documentaries This action filled documentary follows five real-life "social wrestlers" in Mexico City who have capitalized on the popularity of Mexico's larger than life Lucha Libre wrestlers to fight for social justice rather than trophies.
The Politics of War Category: Documentaries Academy Award winner Alex Gibney and nominee Charles Ferguson join journalist Robert Scheer to discuss the truth behind the U.S.' policies abroad. The two directors will also present clips from their films: Taxi to the Dark Side and No End in Sight.
In Focus: The Invention of Reality Category: News & Current Affairs This report from Deutsche Welle examines the ever-blurring boundary between reality and the virtual world, focusing on environmental simulations and social realms like Second Life.
Greasy Rider Category: Documentaries Two filmmakers cross the country in a Mercedes Benz powered by vegetable oil and meet with fellow Greasecar drivers, friends, and critics.
