At a height of 29,028 feet (8,848 meters), Mount Everest is the highest mountain on our planet. It is located in the Himalayas and sits on the border between China and Nepal. Climbing Everest is a feat for the brave with only around 3,000 people on record to have ever reached its summit. Mountaineers who decide to take on the challenge must endure the effects of the altitude sickness, as well as deal with extreme weather conditions, and other dangers [...]
Broke is a cinéma vérité masterpiece about an inner city pawnshop. In the documentary, we meet David Woolfson, a Jewish South African who has immigrated to Edmonton, Canada and owns a pawnshop in the city’s roughest neighborhood. He’s been running the shop for over 15 years and has become familiar with the regular characters that come in to the shop to sell whatever odds and ends they find in exchange for a few bucks. His shop, A1 Trading, is the [...]
Obesity increases the likelihood of various other health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, and even certain types of cancer. Some health experts forecast that 42 percent of the U.S. population will be obese by 2030 but it’s not just a problem in America; obesity is also on the rise in other countries like never before. Aside from some exceptions, obesity is the result of excessive food intake and a lack of activity. “70% of the diseases that [...]
Get acquainted with the fight sport known as Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, in this hour-long documentary film. Thai Boxing: A Fighting Chance, originally filmed in 2002 and narrated by British actor Jason Statham, takes us on a voyage to Thailand, the Land of Smiles, to learn about Muay Thai and what it means to those that practice it. Originally used in battlefields and only then eventually developing into a ring sport, today Muay Thai is in the [...]
This is the notorious documentary, originally released in 1999, that exposes the life and career of porn star Annabel Chong. In case you haven’t heard of Annabel Chong, she was the first women to set a record for the most sexual partners in one day: she had sex 251 times with 69 men in a ten-hour period.
Sheryl Sandberg is Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer. She is responsible for helping Mark Zucherberg make Facebook profitable. Yet, with women like Sheryl Sandberg and Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer leading the way, there are still far too few women in positions of power. Why is this? Sandberg delivers a reflective TED talk on why we have too few women leaders.
Earl Brisco went to work on the road against his dad’s wishes. His father predicted that he wouldn’t like the job and would only last for three months, but Earl stayed for forty-one years and one month.
To Celebrate March Madness, Documentarystorm brings you a basketball documentary. DocumentaryStorm has been contacted by the director of REBOUNDS and asked to help spread the word. We looked over the documentary and like the sociological approach that it takes to what is usually an egotistical sport. Here, the players are humbled: having not made the NBA. If you’re a sports fan, or want a deeper appreciation for what sports players go through on their road to the majors – or [...]
In his 23 years of experience in war-torn Afghanistan, Steve McCurry has produced hundreds of photographs that have captured the pain and suffering of its people. But none of his photos have touched the world more than the unforgettable image of an Afghan refugee girl with striking eyes that eloquently reflect the anguish of refugees all over the world. But, who is this girl? Where is she today?
Follow 9-year-old Gabrielle Price as she trains with legendary coach Rick Macci – former coach of Venus and Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Jennifer Capriati – and competes successfully in a national tournament with girls who are much older and stronger; Gabby is only 4 feet 3 inches tall and weighs sixty pounds. At such a young age, Gabby already states confidently that she wants to be one of the best tennis players of all times. Rick Macci, who has [...]
French engineer Thierry Legault believes that people have a right to know that there are spy satellites (among others) above our heads. On a clear night these satellites can be easily spotted. They’re visible and the details can be identified with a telescope. Astrophotography is not only Legault’s hobby, it’s also his passion. A passion he developed at a very early age. Legault remembers fondly his first telescope which he received as a gift from his parents. He enjoys passing [...]
If you grew up in the 80s you’ll definitely remember Bill Cosby in the role of Dr. Huxtable and the interesting way he handled family situations. You might also remember the unusual patterns on his sweaters. Join Dutch fashion designer Koos van den Akker, the person responsible for those patterns
When Arunachalam Muruganantham realized that his wife had to choose between buying family meals and buying her monthly supplies of sanitary pads, he vowed to help her solve the problem. Recently married, he set out on a mission to impress his new bride. Little did he know that this would take him on a journey towards fame, fortune, and the ability to help thousands of women all over his native India. After doing a lot of research Arunachalam learned that [...]
DocumentaryStorm.com brings you another in our extremely popular conjoined twins series. This time, we look at Stuti and Aradhana: two twins from India who are extremely poor. Having to deal with hardships unimaginable to most North Americans, how can they possibly hope to survive in India when they are conjoined?
Meet Abigail and Brittany. They come as a package deal, so you better get along with both of them. They’re charming, pretty, and joined at the hip. Literally. Possessing only two arms and two legs between them, but two hearts and two minds, Abigail and Brittany are challenging society’s conception of individuality and human rights.
Julian Assange stood up to the most powerful country in history and made them bow their heads in shame. He humiliated America and then faced their wrath. Within weeks of seeking refuge in Sweden, Julian Assange had a warrant out for his arrest for rape and sexual molestation. What followed next may define the modern era.
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