The true story of the tobacco companies' commitment to addicting the human brain and how the world came to…

An overcrowded maximum-security prison is dramatically changed by the influence of an ancient meditation program.

Growing population of elderly worldwide seeks purpose and care.

The story of the death and rebirth of one of America's most emblematic waterways.

Unveiling the ancient astronomy of southwestern Pueblo Indians.

In his newest film, French cinema-essayist Chris Marker reflects on French and international politics, art…

Former 'Comfort Women' who were forced to serve Japanese troops during World War II tell their harrowing stories.

The people of India are faced with a choice: indulge in a Western-style fast food diet, or embrace healthy…

The strange and sad case of Sara Baartman, kidnapped from South Africa in 1810, 'exhibited' around Great Britain,…

Capitalism is much more complex than the vision Adam Smith laid out. Indeed, it predates Smith by centuries…

Examines whether human impact has tipped the planet into a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene, with all of its political, social and behavioral implications.

When the graves of former slaves are bulldozed in Mississippi, a Boston teacher returns home to protect the community his ancestors settled.

A profile of Pierre Dansereau, ecologist, visionary and inveterate optimist.

A global survey of the impacts on cultures, economies, and the environment of the most powerful globalizing force of our time: tourism.

Acclaimed architect Jan Gehl and his team are on a humanistic mission to reclaim public space in mega cities for pedestrians (and cyclists) rather than cars. This human/new approach to city planning is put to test in Denmark, Los Angeles, New York, China, Australia, New Zealand and India.

Can a mega-city mobilize its 22 million citizens to become water sustainable?

Angela Sun reveals the effects of our rabid plastic consumption as she investigates The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Groundbreaking investigation of fast fashion reveals that while the price of clothing has been decreasing for decades the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically.

Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge.

Examines the challenges that climate change poses and discusses meaningful action that can be taken by individuals and communities.