Sideways World

Okinawa attracts millions of tourists as a tropical paradise. Despite this, it remains the poorest prefecture in Japan.

Inspired by Ronald Wright’s A Short History of Progress, the film examines how past “progress” often led to disaster. Thinkers and scientists warn of modern progress traps threatening our civilization today.

In Colombia, pink “cocaine” or “tucibi” is all the rage, from elite clubbers to cartel leaders. It’s pricier than white cocaine, has its own music genre, and fuels a new generation of “neo-narcos.” Cartels are now expanding production into Europe.

In Vancouver’s overdose epicenter, a radical prevention center fights to save lives. Run by and for drug users, it challenges stigma and systemic neglect. A moving look at courage, compassion, and hope on the frontlines of the fentanyl crisis.

A sharp, playful portrait of Noam Chomsky and his challenge to the power of mass media. Blending biography, archives, and bold visuals to question how information is shaped. An invitation to practice “intellectual self-defense.”

Sex Robot Madness dives into the explosive rise of intelligent, sexually capable robots, uncovering their potential to transform intimacy, relationships, and society itself in ways we aren’t prepared for.

The War on Drugs has failed. We look at what a realistic legal drug market might involve, and why prohibition keeps making the damage worse — for everyone except the drugs themselves.

A real-time reconstruction of 9/11, told only through original footage and audio. No narration, no interviews, no hindsight. An unfiltered, moment-by-moment record of the day as it unfolded.

BDSM is being explored by some as a way to heal from trauma. The film follows Rebecca and Steph, a couple using BDSM to process and overcome their past pain.

A global black market in baby eels is making smugglers rich as eel populations collapse. Police and conservation groups are fighting to stop the trade and protect the species.

Sugar Sisters follows Hannah and her sisters as they explore the world of sugar-dating with older, wealthier men. The film examines the ethical, personal, and feminist dilemmas that arise from this controversial lifestyle.

In Taiji, Japan, the dolphin industry has shifted from meat to capturing live dolphins for overseas shows. We visit the town from “The Cove” with Ren Yabuki, the director of a Japanese animal rights NGO monitoring this year’s hunts.