The Anthropology Collection

A voyage deep into the Amazon to explore the implications of Brazil's policy on uncontacted indigenous tribes.

Returning to Todos Santos after 30 years, a look at the profound economic and social changes that have transformed this Guatemalan Mayan village.

The life and work of legendary director Robert Flaherty ('Nanook of the North'), the 'father of documentary.'

Almost 70 years ago Costa Rica abolished its army and committed itself to fostering a peaceful society. It has been reaping the benefits ever since.

Examines the history of the US eugenics movement and its recent resurrection, which uses false scientific claims and holds that an all-powerful 'gene' determines who is worthy and who is not.

Based on 14 trips to Afghanistan between 1994 and 2010, A Darkness Visible: Afghanistan is the work of photojournalist Seamus Murphy. His work chronicles a people caught time and again in political turmoil, struggling to find their way.

Two theater companies, one American, one Vietnamese, collaborate to produce A Midsummer Night's Dream in Hanoi.

Documents the difficult transition of three of the 'Lost Boys and Girls' of Sudan to life as immigrants in Seattle, WA.

A fascinating exploration into the life and work of whale biologist and activist Roger Payne.

A lively look at the latest developments in the scientific study of laughter.