
The Many Lovers of Miss Jane Austen (2011)
A historian and professor Amanda Vickery explores why Jane Austen’s books have been popular for nearly 200 years.
Les Misérables (1935)
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men’s lives, and soon Valjean finds himself…
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story (2010)
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story shows how the classic board game has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon and follows the colorful players who come together to compete for the…
Writing with Fire (2021)
In a cluttered news landscape dominated by men, emerges India’s only newspaper run by Dalit women. Armed with smartphones, Chief Reporter Meera and her journalists break traditions on the frontlines…
Love Courage and the Battle of Bushy Run (2024)
In 1763, Britain defeated France in the worldwide Seven Years War – referred to in the American Colonies as The French and Indian War. As a result, the French abandoned…
The Krays (1990)
The Krays is a film based on the lives and crimes of the British gangsters Ronald and Reginald Kray, twins who are often referred to as The Krays and were…
Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance (2020)
Follow the fascinating evolution of jazz dance from its origins in Africa, through to its modern-day interpretations which reveal the political and social influences affecting the dance form today.
The Married Couple of the Year Two (1971)
Nicolas Philibert goes to America after killing a French aristocrat. On his return he tries to divorce his wife, Charlotte, but when he sees others trying to woo her his…
Les Miserables (1952)
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men’s lives, and soon Valjean finds himself…