S5.E14 ∙ Drugs

In 2013 Russian parliament passed legislation that criminalizes public discussion of homosexuality, especially by foreigners. The fine for kissing someone of the same sex in public? 5000 rubles. Kris van der Veen visits St. Petersburg and Murmansk, where he talks with a diverse group of youngsters and activists. What motivates them to take a stand and can they still be safe on the streets? Van der Veen's visit to Russia ends in a police raid. He and his crew become the first foreigners to be charged with making gay propaganda. They get off with a fright, but can't help but wonder: how will this continue? What does the future hold for gays, lesbians and transgenders in Russia?

Every day hundreds of men risk life and limb going down into the Buzhanska mine in the Ukraine to mine coal with rusty old tools from the Soviet era.

Ever run a marathon? How about 202 marathons? Consecutively in 8 1/2 months....across Canada - at the age of 25. Why would someone do that? And how is it physically possible? You'll have to watch Scott Cannata's The Run To Live to find out those answers and more about his epic cross-country journey that he did entirely foot. With his meager support team following close behind in a pick-up truck and a tattered old trailer. A roller coaster of emotions, 4 seasons of harsh Canadian weather, from East coast to West coast. 3 Gen-Y'ers and a husky dog traveled our great nation for one very great cause....

With exceptional access over a twelve month filming period, Haryun follows the children of three migrant worker families in Guangzhou, China, during their final year at an unofficial 'Minban' primary school. The country's 'hukou' (household registration) system excludes migrant children from public education in its cities, relegating them to second-class citizenship. As Haryun captures the children's passions, struggles, frustrations and dreams she also observes the life-changing decisions they must take at this tender age - to return to their hometowns for further education, struggle to continue their studies in the city or enter the underground child workforce aged only fourteen.

In "Diversity", we will attend to the mix of cultures, nationalities, ethnic groups and religions existing in New York City. But, is this mix for real or a fictitious one? Coexistence or ghettos? Integration or loneliness?

A documentary that focuses on, provides solutions to bullying and relational aggression to kids, parents, schools, communities. The film also follows a precedent setting bullying court case and how it affected the lives involved.