In the Bendigo Goldfields in 1855, the charismatic headman of the Chinese mining camp suddenly finds himself struggling to maintain the fragile harmony between Chinese and European diggers and authorities when a murdered European woman is discovered to have links with the Chinese community.
The Essential Lectures of Alan Watts video series was recorded in 1971 above Muir Woods, California, and in 1972 aboard the ferryboat the SS Vallejo in Sausalito. Produced by his son Mark and directed by long-time archivist Henry Jacobs, the series explores core philosophical themes that spawned over Watts' career.
Host Mike Davidson is on a globetrotting mission to get an up-close look at some of the most incredible machines on Earth and to meet the hard-hat heroes that keep them running. This six-part series will take us from the forests of the Pacific Northwest for a heli-logging expedition, to the jungles of the Panama Canal for some big track repairs, to the Alps of Switzerland aboard one of Europe's busiest haulers, and detail how each team overcomes violent storms, mechanical failures, arctic conditions, and more to keep their machines operating.
"The Job Interview" is an observational series that takes viewers inside the interview room as real candidates are put through real interviews. The clothes that are worn, the words that are spoken and even the expression on their faces can create a line in the sand between failure and success. In the end, the grit and determination that candidates express can make or break it as only one of them will be extended an offer.
British documentary series exploring incredible feats of human endeavour underground, revealing what people have built, where they have built it, how and why.
Archaeologists search for evidence of the Maya civilisation and what became of it, making use of revolutionary new technology harnessing particles from space to analyse a 1200-year-old temple, while another team digs into a lakebed to search for clues to why the Maya abandoned their magnificent cities.
Designers, builders and old-home enthusiasts in small towns and big cities across America reimagine and transform abandoned structures by preserving their historical integrity while giving them new purpose.
Martin Boudot, investigative journalist, investigates major environmental scandals around the world: river contamination, air pollution, radioactivity, illegal exploitation of resources, toxic waste...
Home to some of the world's best fishing and hunting, Kodiak Island is a sportsman's paradise. Made up of virtually untouched wilderness, 'The Rock,' as it's known to locals, is also frequented by deadly predators and erratic weather. Experience the struggles of three multi-generational families risking it all to make a living in this dangerous environment.
Fitoor narrates a love story that transcends above all as a person in love is bound to forget about the worries of the past and the uncertainty of the future. Despite being a successful architect, Haider feels lacking in his love life as he is still living with the memories of his love interest. On the other hand, Dilnasheen who hails from a middle-class background is deeply in love with her best friend's brother Hamza and both vows to be with each other forever without realizing the difficulties they might have to overcome. Living in her present, Dilnasheen's life takes an unfortunate turn when she crosses paths with Haider. Will Haider and Dilnasheen be able to forget their past and move on in their lives? Or will the past pay them a visit when they begin to settle down? Will Haider and Dilnasheen be able to distinguish between their past and present?
Hit the culinary trail with Reyshan Parker and crew to explore chef-owned restaurants around the country and learn how a sense of personal investment contributes to their success.
Strange and hilarious and heartwarming in turns, this Korean series of shorts plunges you deep into the everyday awkwardness of a single guy struggling to successfully adult.
The Faroese have hunted whales here for a thousand years, and in a nation of people bound by a proud tradition, the Sea Sheperds are vastly outnumbered and behind enemy lines. Captain Watson has pulled out all the stops, with a new arsenal of secret weapons, two ships patrolling the coast, and a covert land team working from within. Sparks fly from the moment the activists arrive, as they try to find the whales before the locals do.