Kapwa, a Filipino term that means "togetherness" or "neighbor", is a recognition of a shared identity; an inner self that is shared with others. WHO WE BECOME is a story of kapwa and follows three Filipino women each coming into their political consciousness and discovering themselves during a pivotal moment in their lives.
In his eclectic debut special, Ayo "AY" Makun hilariously holds forth on eccentric pastors, media bias and the untold wonders of medical payment plans.
The story revolves around a babysitter named 'My' coming to work for a rich young family. As bonds start to form, and trusts built, 'My' begins to face everyone’s deep dark secrets.
'Maestra' looks at what happens when women come together - the extraordinary. In March 2022, fourteen women gathered in Paris to show the world the singular talent that unites them and which, for far too long, has been considered the pursuit of only men. Mothers, daughters, rebels, leaders - over four days, each took to the stage to compete in 'La Maestra', the only competition in the world for female conductors. A mother of twin toddlers from Athens, determined to show her kids anything is possible, a Ukrainian doing all she can to focus on her art and the competition in front of her while Russia invades, a Polish student just starting out, and a French immigrant returning to the city that closed its doors to her many years ago. Personal stories of survival, passion and perseverance are woven together with the drama and excitement of this one of a kind event created to break yet another glass ceiling for women.
Wealthy Ramez returns to Egypt following the death of his father to find himself responsible for his half-brother. He falls in love with a modest girl who is adamant not to fall for someone from a higher social standard, so he is forced to lead a double life so she could fall for him.
A film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America may depend on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the work of Robert Putnam, whose legendary Bowling Alone findings light a path out of our democracy’s crisis.
Kamla is deeply committed to her work as a psychiatrist; her patients find her both supportive and accepting. However, society does not necessarily accept her as she's an unmarried woman in her 40s, still living with her elderly father. Her aunt, Ansaf, insists on bringing around potential husbands. But Kamla has, in fact, met a man - a glamorous writer, Youssif, who speaks in defence of love, freedom and women's rights – and fallen in love. At the same time, she has acquired a new patient – Asmaa, a poor prostitute who suffers severe depression. Kamla empathises deeply with Asmaa, realising they have more in common as women than may first appear. But her mistake is to get personally involved with her patient, turning her own life upside down.
When a wealthy and flamboyant pastor discovers that his new favorite stripper is his church’s worship leader, he begins an affair with her that opens a Pandora’s Box of crisis beyond what he imagined.
After the devastating death of his girlfriend, singer-songwriter, Louw, flees the city and retreats to the tranquility of his family's farm, to make sense of his loss. He rekindles his friendship with an ex-girlfriend and befriends an abused and troubled teenager. By taking the teenager under his wing, Louw finds new focus and the strength to carry on.
Charles is an old and lonely cemetery keeper. One night at closing time, a visitor calls him out: He's looking for his biological mom's grave. Charles doesn't recognize the dead woman's name, but confronted to that man's distress and determination, he decides to help him. There starts an unusual night for both of them.
Dancing is a passion of the rich, believes Manish Chauhan , the 21-year-old son of a taxi driver in suburban Mumbai. Yet he, like his friend, 15-year-old Amiruddin Shah daydream of becoming principal ballet dancers in big American companies.