Documentary Film

The androgynous wrestler who inspired glam rock
Culture

The androgynous wrestler who inspired glam rock

Merchant of Menace — David Bowie copied him. Jimmy Savile got battered by him. Wrestling never saw anything like him, before or since. This is the story of Exotic Adrian Street, a flamboyant brawler who blurred the lines between athlete and artist.

Written by: Cian Traynor

This DIY filmmaker made the 'Boyhood' of skateboarding
Film

This DIY filmmaker made the 'Boyhood' of skateboarding

Minding the Gap — As a kid who grew up on the move, often left at home alone, Bing Liu only found a sense of belonging when he picked up a skateboard. His acclaimed new documentary Minding the Gap captures a decade-long bond between three friends escaping volatile backgrounds.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

Inside the Caribbean’s illegal street racing scene
Bike

Inside the Caribbean’s illegal street racing scene

Teenage rebellion — Filmmaker Aurélien Heilbronn meets the bikers of the Dominican Republic in his new documentary, entering a dangerous world of parties, violence and adrenaline.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Nick Broomfield on the mistakes that made his career
Culture

Nick Broomfield on the mistakes that made his career

Rebel mettle — Regrets? Director Nick Broomfield has a few. But each one has helped shape an unrivalled path in gonzo filmmaking. Now the only challenge is to surprise himself.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Ken Loach’s advice for young filmmakers
Culture

Ken Loach’s advice for young filmmakers

A voice of resistance — Ken Loach has been a singular force in British filmmaking for over 50 years: exposing injustice, standing up for the marginalised and fighting the powers that be. Now he's made his angriest film yet.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The British sisters documenting the lives of Syrian refugees
Film

The British sisters documenting the lives of Syrian refugees

Lost in Lebanon — Sisters Georgia and Sophia Scott discuss their documentary 'Lost in Lebanon', which follows four Syrian refugees living in the neighbouring country, giving a human face to a dehumanised conflict.

Written by: Marta Bausells

The Bali farmer rejecting tourism money to protect sacred lands
Culture

The Bali farmer rejecting tourism money to protect sacred lands

#BaliNotForSale — Rice farmers are struggling to survive in the face of mounting pressure from developers in Bali, where a rampant tourism industry is taking over. A new documentary short explores the resilience it takes to stand firm.

Written by: Atina Dimitrova

Gulmarg: the war-torn Muslim village that's become a ski spot for Westerners
Culture

Gulmarg: the war-torn Muslim village that's become a ski spot for Westerners

The call of Kashmir — Snowboarders are flocking to a troubled corner of the Himalayas for its perfect powder, creating a culture clash between partying tourists and religious locals desperate for independence. A new documentary short explores the fallout.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Huck Reports: Saying No To Coal
Film

Huck Reports: Saying No To Coal

Here and No Further — In the latest Huck film, we head to Proschim in Germany where thousands of climate activists have gathered from across Europe and beyond, to try and shut down one of Europe's biggest and dirtiest coal mines. After last year's protest ended with mass arrests and violent clashes with the police, Huck joins them on the frontline of the fight against global warming.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Behind the fake marriages of young Chinese lesbians and gays
Culture

Behind the fake marriages of young Chinese lesbians and gays

Inside The Chinese Closet — Sham marriages between young gay men and lesbian women are on the up in China - as a rift between two generations and their outlooks continues to grow. HUCK meets Sophia Luvara, director of Inside The Chinese Closet, a new film tracking the life of two young people in China as they confront their futures.

Written by: Michael Segalov

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