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Plot Summary: This eye-opening documentary explores Europe's struggle to harness its own lithium resources for clean energy. Although rich in lithium reserves, the continent relies heavily on imports. The film examines environmental concerns, community resistance, and growing calls for sustainable and socially responsible mining practices. Director: Stijn van Baarle Presenter: Peter Tom Jones Production Company: Journeyman Pictures, Storyrunner, SIM² KU Leuven Runtime: 56 minutes Original Language: English Featuring: Peter Tom Jones (Self)   ***SPOILER ALERT*** First Impressions from the Portuguese Trenches Let me just say it straight: this documentary is a slap in the face. We’re being f*cked over. Our land, our hills, our Barroso, is getting auctioned off to some British company that plans to drill hole after miserable hole like it's a goddamn dartbo...

Plot Summary: *Muppet Guys Talking* is a delightful and intimate documentary where legendary Muppet performers come together to share behind-the-scenes stories, their creative process, and heartfelt memories of working with Jim Henson. Directed by Frank Oz, this candid conversation between the original Muppet team offers humor, nostalgia, and a deep appreciation for the art of puppetry and storytelling. Director: Frank Oz Producers: Victoria Labalme, Frank Oz Cast: Frank Oz as Himself Jerry Nelson as Himself Fran Brill as Herself Bill Barretta as Himself Dave Goelz as Himself   Sesame Street and My Childhood Escape To wrap up Frank Oz’s filmography, what better way than with the ultra-casual, heartwarming documentary Muppet Guys Talking? Now, I’ve mentioned before that I was never a hardcore Muppets fan, but Sesame Street? That was a different stor...

Plot Summary: *In & Of Itself* is a thought-provoking theatrical experience that blends storytelling, illusion, and personal introspection. Derek DelGaudio leads the audience on a journey to explore identity, meaning, and the human connection. Through a series of mesmerizing performances and deeply emotional moments, the show challenges viewers to confront the question: "Who am I?" Director: Frank Oz Producer: Jake Friedman Writer & Performer: Derek DelGaudio Starring: Derek DelGaudio as Himself   Magic is alive! Let me start with WOW! I don’t even know what to say. This is a mind-blowing "movie" of a theater show, and I would give anything to go back in time and see it live, after somehow magically wiping it from my memory. Oh, wait, I’d still be broke and unable to travel to New York. Never mind. No spoilers here—this is a must-watch. I...

Plot Summary: The film follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old Kazakh girl from Mongolia, as she trains to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her family. Set against the breathtaking expanse of the Mongolian steppe, the documentary captures her journey to compete in the annual Golden Eagle Festival and her rise within this male-dominated tradition. Director: Otto Bell Starring: Aisholpan Nurgaiv as Herself Rys Nurgaiv as Himself Daisy Ridley as Narrator   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Mixed Feelings and Authenticity Concerns Ok, it seems I got a bit derailed on my trip to Kazakhstan, and today I ended up in Mongolia. But, we are following a Kazakh family that's been into eagle hunting for 12 generations. (I only know three generations before me in my family! Such white trash). Eagle hunting is amazing and unbelievable. But what's really unbelievable is this movie. Towards the mi...

Death Metal Angola is a 2012 Angolan-American music biographical film directed by Jeremy Xido. Death Metal Angola received unanimous acclaim during its festival run. The Huffington Post's E. Nina Rothe called Death Metal Angola a "must-watch film" and "a cult-classic in the making." source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Metal_Angola Death Metal Angola follows a loving Angolan couple, Sonia and Wilker, whose love for death metal music is bringing hope to the town and children of Huambo, and Angola as a country. source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2118609/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** K: The third film of the week is Death metal Angola from the American director Jeremy Xido. When Freddie pressed play, I honestly rolled my eyes at the fact that I didn't feel like listening to death metal for 83 minutes. The film opens with horrifying statistics about the number of dead and wounded Angolans during the civil war. Then Wilke...

Into the Okavango is a 2018 American National Geographic documentary film written, directed and produced by Neil Gelinas. The film was predominantly shot in Angola and Botswana. It was released on 22 April 2018 and gained critical acclaim for the portrayal of wildlife. The documentary film was also screened in a handful of international film festivals and also won several awards and nominations. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_Okavango A passionate conservation biologist brings together a river bushman fearful of losing his past and a young scientist uncertain of her future on an epic, four-month expedition across three countries, through unexplored and dangerous landscapes, in order to save the Okavango Delta, one of our planet's last pristine wildernesses. source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7573844/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** K: Hello friends! Today we have an incredibly beautiful journey through the Okavango from National Geogr...

Another Day of Life is a 2018 Polish-Spanish-Belgian-German-Hungarian animated feature co-production directed by Raúl de la Fuente and Damian Nenow, based on Ryszard Kapuściński's autobiographical account, Another Day of Life. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Day_of_Life_(film) A gripping story of a three-month-long journey that renowned Polish reporter Ryszard Kapuscinski took across Angola, ravaged by a war in which the front lines shifted like a kaleidoscope, from one day to the next. source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2967856/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** F: We got off to a strong start on our visit to Angola this week. It was almost certain that it had to be a film about war, since the country has been in a civil war since 1975 and until 2002. This is a non-fiction hybrid film of animation and documentary that is intertwined with my life and hence my interest is sharper than usual. My maternal family lived in Angola until the ...

What's With Wheat? is a 2016 Australian documentary directed by Justin Brown and Cindy O'Meara. The documentary features interviews with nutritionist Cindy O'Meara, Neurologist David David Perlmutter, clinical professor of medicine Dr. Terry Wahls, medical doctor Natasha Campbell-McBride, and many others. source: There is no wikipedia. A hard hitting investigation helping to answer the burning questions about our health today. This documentary features 15 global experts who shed the light on what is currently happening to our wheat. source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5882206/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** F: Hiya peeps! Here I am, living through my second week without gluten and I can tell you for sure that this stuff was poisoning me. I feel much better and I hope that my fatty liver starts to diminish in size in the following months. A new life without 🍔, 🍪,🍕, 🍺, 🍝, 🍞, 🍩... this was like the whole basis of my diet. It's not goi...

The Gut Movie is a 2018 Australian documentary film written and directed by Kale Brock. It features expert commentary by leading gastroenterologist Professor Thomas Borody, molecular geneticist Dr. Margie Smith, immunology researcher and expert Professor Mimi Tang, naturopath and chiropractor Dr. Damian Kristof and more. source: There is no wikipedia. The Gut Movie - A story about poo & the future of medicine. In The Gut Movie, we follow the journey of researcher Kale Brock in the quest to discover whether the 'optimal microbiome' does indeed exist. source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8316290/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** F: Hello peeps! Last week I discovered that I'm intolerant to gluten... I've been poisoning myself for 35 years and now I know why I'm feeling like an 80-year-old man and have a swollen liver. Wheat and barley were at the top of my food pyramid. Two days without them were enough to bring a huge frickin' dif...