S1.E6 ∙ Bilal Skaf

In 1944, toward the end of the Second World War, a group of women and children were massacred by German soldiers in a small Tuscan village. Seventy years later, the German-Italian theatre project Albicocche rosse [Red Apricots] revisits these brutal events. What do they say about the relationship between Germany and Italy, who were first allies and then enemies in this devastating conflict? What really happened that day in the village of San Gusmè? Beyond the violence and the logic behind the massacre, the film tells the story of daily life in the village under the occupation through the voices of those who live there today. More than 50 actors and musicians from Italy and Germany are involved in this collective project, setting aside their differences. Filmmakers Eduard Erne and Ulrich Waller, both closely involved in the project, document the tragic events of the past century and the process in this theatre of remembrance.

Witness Bahrain is a piercing look inside Bahrain, two years after the start of Bahrain's uprising. The film follows an activist as she travels all over Bahrain, uncovering stories of Bahrainis, including doctors arrested and tortured under trumped up charges, nurses treating injured protestors at underground clinics, the family of a boy killed by riot police, and the arrest of human rights defender Nabeel Rajab. Scores of ordinary Bahrainis are also captured: women explaining why they protest, people praying on the remains of their demolished mosques, and youth clashing daily with riot police. Filmmaker Jen Marlowe entered the country under false pretenses and filmed clandestinely before being deported. The result is a documentary cut from guerilla style footage, capturing an intimate portrayal of Bahrain's uprising.

Retired US Army drill sergeant Lamont Christian rates US military boot-camp scenes in movies and TV shows for realism. Christian breaks down the early stages of boot camp in "Full Metal Jacket" (1987) and "Cherry" (2021). He looks at weapons and physical training in "Forrest Gump" (1994), "Jarhead" (2005). "Hacksaw Ridge" (2016), and "Band of Brothers" (2001). He explains the plausibility of boot-camp scenarios in "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011), "Private Valentine: Blonde and Dangerous" (2008) aka Major Movie Star, and "Tribes" (1970). Christian also looks at the drill sergeants and drill instructors in "An Officer and a Gentleman" (1982) and "Stripes" (1981). His favorite movie about drill instructors is "The D.I." (1957) starring Jack Webb.

A gentile from Iowa and small group of Jews who find meaning, purpose and a powerful friendship through some old black and white photos.

A political activism compilation film made by splicing together a series of clips centered around the Vietnam War by a number of different filmmakers.