Documentary
The wild, gruelling beauty of fell running
Winner Gets Cake — With no marked route and often brutal conditions, the “quintessentially British sport” is the subject of a new joint film by TCO and Rab. Hannah Bentley explores its vertical climbs, downhill dashes and punk roots.
Written by: Hannah Bentley
New documentary explores football ultras culture around the world
ULTRAS — Directed by Swedish filmmaker Ragnhild Ekner, the film takes an insider’s view of the terrace subculture, and the unifying power of fandom.
Written by: Isaac Muk
The vibrant pre-Taliban ski community deep in the Afghan mountains
Champions of the Golden Valley — A bittersweet documentary by Ben Sturgulewski spotlights the unlikely rise of Bamyan Ski Club, while charting what happened next for skiers forced to flee their country.
Written by: Sam Haddad
New documentary spotlights UK Right to Roam movement
OUR LAND — Directed by Orban Wallace, it asks questions about the meaning of land ownership, environmental protection and access to nature.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Unrolled oat perfection at the World Porridge Making Championship
The Golden Spurtle — Each October, hundreds of people descend upon Carrbridge, a tiny village in the Scottish Highlands, to find out who can make the best bowl of porridge. Constantine Costi’s new documentary captures its idiosyncratic community energy.
Written by: Kez Cochrane
Inside India’s evolving third gender Hijra youth movement
Body of Our Own — With new means to communicate and earn a living, young members of the ancient trans and third gender community are reframing what it means to be a part of it. A new documentary by Rahemur Rahman and Lily Vetch explores their shifting lives and identities.
Written by: Isabelle Blakeney
The genius, madness and complicated legacy of Genesis P-Orridge
S/HE IS STILL HER/E — Founder of seminal avant garde bands Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV, the musician and performance artist tore apart boundaries throughout her transgressive career and life. A new documentary offers a window into her mind and life, and her continuing impact.
Written by: Cameron Cook
Inside Liberia’s nascent surf scene
We The Surfers — Once ravaged by civil war, the West African country’s waveriding crew and infrastructure is growing. Arthur Bourbon’s new film celebrates the Robertsport Surf Club and the locals who have created a joyous, idiosyncratic community.
Written by: Sam Haddad
New documentary revisits NYC’s ’90s skateboarding golden age via the lens of Supreme
Empire Skate — The 30 for 30 documentary premiered in June, exploring how the brand evolved from a Lafayette skate shop into a global streetwear giant.
Written by: Isaac Muk
A new documentary traces the rise, fall and cratering of VICE
VICE is broke — Streaming on MUBI, it’s presented by chef and filmmaker Eddie Huang, who previously hosted travel and food show Huang’s World for the millennial media giant.
Written by: Ella Glossop
We took techno legend Chris Liberator to a virtual rave, here’s what went down
Stay acid forever — With VR experience In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats currently running at London's Barbican Centre, Simon Doherty brought the acid punk figurehead along to see what he thought, and reflect on the health of the rave scene today.
Written by: Simon Doherty
New documentary revisits the radical history of UK free rave culture
Free Party: A Folk History — Directed by Aaron Trinder, it features first-hand stories from key crews including DiY, Spiral Tribe, Bedlam and Circus Warp, with public streaming available from May 30.
Written by: Isaac Muk
