Understanding Modern Documentaries: ‘TIME: THE KALIEF BROWDER STORY’
In 2010, Kalief Browder, who was 16 years old at the time, was apprehended on suspicion of bag theft. However, his failure to pay bail resulted in his incarceration at…
The Effect of Women Response: Our Bodies, Our Sex—Agnès Varda’s Film Brochure
The United Nations General Assembly declared 1975 as International Women’s Year. That was considered a milestone back then, as it not only acknowledged women’s issues but also made them a…
How We Are Tolerating Slavery In Today’s World: Ava DuVernay’s Lens
The 2016 American documentary 13th by Ava DuVernay has received widespread critical acclaim and is still to this day one of the most relevant documentaries on Netflix. Throughout the documentary,…
“The porous body”: a journey to self-discovery
A young woman who lives in her thoughts goes back to the sea to centre herself. As she dives into the water, she dives under her skin and penetrates her…
