This 1962 documentary tells the story of a fire that started on November 5th, 1961 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, and over the course of three days destroyed 484 homes, damaged 190 others, and burned over 16,000 acres. The $30 million disaster led to new laws by the city to eliminate wood shingle roofs and to clear dry brush away from homes. The film was produced by the Los Angeles Fire Department and is narrated by actor William Conrad
Recent studies show that insects are in decline across the globe and there may be a direct connection between the current climate crisis and these declining populations. DESYNCHRONIZED focuses on Pope Canyon Queens, a beekeeping and queen breeding company in Northern California. Pope Canyon Queens is currently trying to rebuild after the 2020 LNU Lightning Complex fires destroyed their farm, shop, and half of their hives. Their crucial work to breed honey bee queens with stronger genes fortifies beekeepers' hives across the country while they face the effects of climate change and unregulated industries. Dr. Nicholas Teets, PhD Entomology, explains how shifts in phenology are predicted to cause bigger issues. Howard Goldstein, Senior Forest Ecologist at the Prospect Park Alliance explores how community gardens and green spaces in large metropolitan areas may help insect populations recover from loss of habitat and food scarcity.
In the Chicago suburbs, a community of passionate folks find connection and escape on the gravel courts of a local bocce league.
David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström examine Earth's biodiversity collapse and how this crisis can still be averted.
Special reporting from the deadly fires in California.
Les Mégafeux, la nouvelle guerre du feu
As a wildfire bears down on the opposite side of the state, Oscar Mendoza, armed with a secret, takes advantage of the distraction and journeys to Northeastern Nevada in search of missing outdoorsman Gary Hinge's last known whereabouts.
After wildfires take his ranch, a cowboy named Dusty winds up in a FEMA camp, finding community with others who lost homes, including his daughter and ex-wife.
A wealthy couple from the Pacific Palisades discovers homeless young lovers have moved into their home.
A wealthy Los Angeles teen and her superficial friends want to break out of suburbia and experience Southern California's "gangsta" lifestyle, but problems arise when they provoke the wrath of a violent Latino gang.
Coffee Shop" tells the story of three friends with different life views. The characters Raj, John, and Justin are vastly different, but have a strong bond of friendship. Raj is a player who doesn't believe in love, John is a romantic or at least if "she" is attractive then he's in love. Justin is a serious artist, dedicated to his work. At its heart, "Coffee Shop" is a remarkable story of friendship, love, and the beauty of stumbling into hope, even in the most desperate moments.
Step inside AJR’s spectacular Somewhere in the Sky Tour as their sold-out performance from the iconic Hollywood Bowl comes to life in this special livestream event. Filmed under the open Los Angeles sky, the show captures the band’s signature fusion of theatrical production, inventive visuals, and emotionally charged alt-pop anthems, all amplified by the magic of one of the world’s most legendary venues. Join Adam, Jack, and Ryan for a night packed with soaring new songs, bold re-imaginations of fan favourites, and the playful storytelling that transforms every AJR show into an immersive experience.
The face of stone. About the natural beauty of Ural gemstones, about the unparalleled beauty of pieces and jewellery made by Russian master jewellers. Malachite was used in the furnishing of the lounge room at the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, which is why it is called the Malachite Room. Also featured are malachite items made using the complex technique of Russian mosaic. This semi-precious stone became widely used by craftsmen after the discovery of huge malachite deposits in the Demidov mines in the Urals.
The excitable German known as Flula Borg serves as unofficial tour guide to the City of Allen, Texas. Frolic with Flula as he explores all the Parks and Rec facilities in Allen.
Sangue do Barro
Rhea Raj - Road to COMMOTION | Tour Documentary
Promotional short taking a look at the making of The Valachi Papers.
A feature documentary on the life and work of Brazilian conductor, teacher, musicologist and composer José Siqueira. Founder of some of the most important Brazilian orchestras, including the Brazilian Symphonic Orchestra, Siqueira was part of the 3rd. nationalist generation of Brazilian composers who used folklore as a source of inspiration and emphasized their northeastern roots in their work. An artist and leader of the musical class who showed the world the strength and diversity of Brazilian culture and who remains unknown in his own country after having his history erased by the Brazilian military dictatorship.
Aline Morales is one of the main broadcasters of Maracatu in Toronto. From a meeting with members of Recife's Maracatu Estrela Brilhante Nação, she and her traveling companions reflect deeply on the different aspects of this genre, beyond music.
A woman seeks to make the outdoors more accessible for fat people – just as they are and without shame. Armed with her slogan “Trails Not Scales”, she soon finds herself hosting events all over North America.