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On the back of Beth Ditto's nude cover for the launch of hyper-trendy Love magazine, Tat Gray investigates the phenomenon of Rent A Fatty in which the media use fat women as a marketing tool to signify 'cool'.On the back of Beth Ditto's nude cover for the launch of hyper-trendy Love magazine,... more
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Every urban center has people with no food to eat, and no place to go. Most of the middle class don't realize: it could be any one of them. Many of us are jut one paycheck away from living on the street.Every urban center has people with no food to eat, and no place to go. Most of the... more
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In a world obsessed by weight, being way too thin could kill you. A young woman shares her battle with anorexia.In a world obsessed by weight, being way too thin could kill you. A young woman shares... more
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Jaron Gilinsky covers the controversial gay rights rally in Jerusalem.
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Pro-globalization filmmaker Carl Kesser was accidentally shot in the head by a SWAT Team member while filming FTAA demonstrations in Miami.Pro-globalization filmmaker Carl Kesser was accidentally shot in the head by a SWAT... more
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California native Jeff Plunkett takes a tour of Washington DC to see how the city has changed since 9/11.California native Jeff Plunkett takes a tour of Washington DC to see how the city has... more
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In 2004, Miami had the largest percentage of immigrants of any city in the world. Many challenge the status quo of the immigrant stereotype. Max and Jason explore the issue.In 2004, Miami had the largest percentage of immigrants of any city in the world. Many... more
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This film explores the life of Liverpudlian kids who find themselves excluded from "straight" society. They spend their lives on the streets where they have developed own community. The Government call these kids Neets - Not in Education, Employment or Training. There are over one million Neets in Britain. These youths are emblematic of this social problem. This film is a portrait of a generation of wasted youth.This film explores the life of Liverpudlian kids who find themselves excluded from... more
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A fascinating insight into the challenges facing a young British black man, recently released from HMP Pentonville after a career of selling drugs, robberies, gun crime and drug smuggling in Grenada. A former basket ball star, Junior Miller now wants to get his life 'back on track'. He's performing in 'Any Which Way', a play about knife crime with other ex-offender in a theatre at King's Cross. He's rapping again. We are taken on a journey with Junior Miller as he rehearses and performs his first play.A fascinating insight into the challenges facing a young British black man, recently... more
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Mosquitos are independent recycling collectors who roam around town in ramshackle pick up trucks collecting cardboard, often illegally. The predominantly immigrant, under-the-table mosquito worker typically gets something in the area of $80 for a packed load of cardboard almost twice as tall as the truck itself. Cities are increasingly cracking down on mosquitos for poaching a lucrative trade for the government sanctioned recycling contractors. John Rolston creates his own mosquito truck and tries to find out what the controversy is all about.Mosquitos are independent recycling collectors who roam around town in ramshackle pick... more
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Studenti, ricercatori, precari protestano insieme da due mesi contro la legge 133 della Finanziaria che taglia i fondi alle università. Hanno formato un'onda che ha travolto l'Italia e si preparano per altre grandi mareggiate...Studenti, ricercatori, precari protestano insieme da due mesi contro la legge 133... more
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La giornata "particolare" di Shendy, giovane studentessa iscritta all'università di Roma La Sapienza divisa tra studio e lotta politica. Incontriamo Shendy alla facoltà di Scienze Politiche dove insieme ai suoi compagni organizza iniziative ludiche e politiche e partecipa ai grandi cortei contro la riforma Gelmini che attraversano la città in queste giornate di autunno.La giornata "particolare" di Shendy, giovane studentessa iscritta all'università di... more
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A comic look at CCTV in which Rory decides to become his own neighbourhood watch monitor after the CCTV in his street has failed him and he's increasingly becoming a victim of petty and not so petty crime by turning his own camera on the street.A comic look at CCTV in which Rory decides to become his own neighbourhood watch... more
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C'è una parte della città di Taranto dove nessuno vuole vivere: rifiuti abbandonati, antiche residenze nobili pericolanti e palazzi completament crollati.
All'ultimo piano di uno di questi palazzi, in un appartamento quasi completamente senza tetto, vive Michail un ragazzo ucraino venuto in Italia per fuggire alla sua terra.C'è una parte della città di Taranto dove nessuno vuole vivere: rifiuti abbandonati,... more
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Until November 2005, Harvard University had banned on campus military recruitment due to the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy" which prohibits disclosing one's sexual orientation. Kaj Larsen investigates both
sides of the issue.Until November 2005, Harvard University had banned on campus military recruitment due... more
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In an age when the headlines scream of murders of innocent citizens for daring to ask youths to keep down the noise or pick up litter the issue of young people playing their music loud on buses is a sensitive one. In this pod we see both sides of the argument and try and understand why so many young people feel compelled to play their music out loud, even though they know their behaviour is threatening.In an age when the headlines scream of murders of innocent citizens for daring to ask... more
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California domestic partnerships grant gay couples state-level rights but none of the 1138 rights and benefits granted to married couples under federal law. While boyfriends Trent and Greg hope to someday get married, their longtime friend doubts if he would attend their wedding.California domestic partnerships grant gay couples state-level rights but none of the... more
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Laura Ling calls out to viewers to submit elements for a story on alternative energy.
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VC2 producer, Mirna Shbaro, follows her friend
Lana for a day - a doctor who is volunteering to treat and help the traumatized refugees in one of the many refugee centers in Beirut.VC2 producer, Mirna Shbaro, follows her friend
Lana for a day - a doctor who is... more
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What are green collar jobs and how can you get one? Luis Nunes tells you how some people are doing it in the East Bay.What are green collar jobs and how can you get one? Luis Nunes tells you how some... more
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