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Uncovering the truth behind the world’s ‘dark money’

Power, corruption and lies — We talk to Kimberley Reed about free speech, fake news and Dark Money – her searing new documentary on America’s corrupt political system.

  • Activism
  • Thomas Curry

Inside the hidden North Korean community of south London

Little Pyongyong — In an emotional new short, filmmaker Roxy Rezvany meets Joong-wha Choi – a former soldier who left behind his home in Pyongyang to make a fresh start in New Malden.

  • Film
  • HUCK HQ

Huck 66: The Attitude Issue

Out now! — This issue is all about determination – to reject the status quo, to rise above the noise or just to forge your own path in life.

  • Culture
  • HUCK HQ

The story of Stanley Kubrick’s go-to problem-solver

An unsung hero — Leon Vitali gave up a promising acting career to serve the vision of his favourite director, swapping glamour and accolades for a gruelling life in the background. Now that a new documentary finally lends a voice to Kubrick's right-hand man, he insists that it was all worth it.

  • Film
  • Cian Traynor

Cycling and survival on the streets of London

Before The Storm — In an original Huck Film, we join the UK riders who have turned mass ride-outs and wheelies into a powerful youth movement that’s an antidote to violence in the capital.

  • Film
  • Alex King

Capturing the camaraderie of London’s illegal car meet scene

Hot wheels — Once a month, a group of young petrolheads gather in a car park after-hours to show off and stunt – before the police shut them down. However, rather than an act of rebellion, it’s a chance for the drivers to belong to a community in which they can truly express themselves.

  • Outdoors
  • Niall Flynn

How a 14-year-old took on political corruption in Egypt

Prodigy in protest — From standing on the frontlines at Tahrir Square to rallying against the patriarchy, Amal became a revolutionary when she was just a teenager. Now, her steely determination is being celebrated in a new film.

  • Activism
  • Hannah Clugston

Uncovering the dark side of Russian rhythmic gymnastics

Over the limit — A new documentary follows gymnast Margarita Mamun as she trains for the Olympics – exposing a blunt, brutal and abusive preparation regime.

  • Outdoors
  • Hannah Clugston

A portrait of Stanley Kubrick as a young photographer

A different lens — A new book and exhibition, Through a Different Lens, celebrates the legendary filmmaker’s forgotten early beginnings as a photographer, bringing together rarely seen imagery from film sets, boxing rings and the streets of New York.

  • Film
  • Miss Rosen

Inside the late teenage years of Basquiat

Post-punk prodigy — A new documentary from filmmaker Sara Driver paints a portrait of the artist through the chaotic New York scene that fed him.

  • Art
  • Alexandra Genova

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