S1.E1 ∙ The Stage is Our Altar

In 1990, a mechanic in Albania named Alexander Gruda undertook one of the most daring feats in recent human history. After being fired by the navy for dissidence, he hijacked a warship in order to gain freedom for himself and his family.

Four racing drivers. Four stories. Four destinies. Four chapters from the world of motorsport. One goal. One million emotions.

The OXNARD EDD SHOOTING MASSACRE is a documentary/docudrama film revolving around the survivors (Cathie Jimenez, Carol Wilson, Ramona Alamillo, Catherine Stinson, Alexis Jimenez, Timm Herdt, Irma Lopez, Frank Forbes, former Oxnard Policemen Robert Vizcarra, and Steve Vendt as well as former Oxnard Police Department Spokesman David Keith,) from the Oxnard Employment Development Department shooting rampage that took place on December 2, 1993 in Oxnard, CA. Where gunman Alan Winterbourne entered an unemployment office in Oxnard and started shooting at state employees, killing three and wounding several others. Afterwards he headed to another unemployment office killing a cop on his way. He was shot down by the police in the parking lot of the second unemployment office before he could wreak more havoc.

One year in the life of a Turkish teacher, teaching the Turkish language to Kurdish children in a remote village in Turkey. The children can't speak Turkish, the teacher can't speak Kurdish and is forced to become an exile in his own country. On the Way to School is a film about a Turkish teacher who is alone in a village as an authority of the state.

Nada Mezni Hafaiedh's Upon the Shadow follows the life of former Femen member Amina Sboui and the community of LGBTQ friends she houses in her Tunisian home. Offering unparalleled insight into life following the Arab spring, social persecution, and political struggle, from a queer perspective. Dive into the stories of Amina's strong and enchanting group of LGBTQ loves and comrades: Sandra, Ramy, Ayoub and Atef, as they bond and build queer community against a backdrop of global trauma and struggle.

After 42 years, feisty and delightful lesbian couple Edie and Thea are finally getting married. From the early '60s to the present day, the tireless community activists persevere through many battles, both personal and political. As Edie says, We just went on with this talent we have for wrestling joy from the shit. Susan Muska and Greta Olafsdottir (THE BRANDON TEENA STORY) return with a love story of two remarkable women whose commitment to each other is an inspiration to us all.