Sheffield Doc/Fest Archives - Page 5 of 12

Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: Welcome to Chechnya

As highlighted most famously by Pussy Riot, when it comes to same-sex relationships Russia is far from progressive. Indeed, the state’s close ties to the church mean that members of…

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Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: The Viewing Booth

Now, more than any other time in human history, we’re beginning to take a long hard look in the mirror and question our core beliefs. A wave of political populism…

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Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: The Go-Go’s

Many of the best bands burned fast but burned twice as bright. This could have been said about The Go-Go’s. They started out as a punk bad before gradually gravitating…

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Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: Aswang

During Rodrigo Duterte election campaign to become the President of the Philippines he promised to kill thousands upon thousands of criminals and eradicate crime within the country. Whatever you think…

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Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: Flint

Once known for its automobile production, Flint, Michigan is now synonymous with public health issues, specifically the water crisis the city has been suffering since 2014. It’s a story which…

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Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: Us Kids

In 2019 there were more mass shootings in America than days. Let that just sink in for a moment. These murders take place in a variety of locations, but all…

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