Select Takes
Watch our exclusive collection of short films featuring big thinkers from across the world. These think pieces focus on the subjects that matter to us all.
SELF-CARE
This series of short films delve into the world of self-care. Roxane Gay investigates the dangers of a soulmate. Padma Lakshmi finds comfort in food. The power of optimism is explored by Black Lives Matter founder Alicia Garza. Rap legend Chuck D tells us why we should embrace ageing and author Karl Ove Knausgaard encourages us all to throw away our smartphones.
Dark Side
Take a journey into the dark side with these BBC short films. Malcolm Gladwell tells us why we are so bad at spotting deception. Author Karl Ove Knausgaard asks if you can continually fail and still be an optimist. Lionel Shriver reflects on death, artist Ai Weiwei wonders if artists can ever change anything, while Louis Theroux considers what makes us hate.
Fame and Power
Get ready for your close up as these think pieces tackle fame and power. Chuck D looks at the many pitfalls of fame, while Caitlin Moran recalls the experience of growing up poor. Ai Weiwei explores capitalism, Elif Shafak investigates fascism, while Jamelle Bouie ponders the attraction of Trump. Alicia Garza promotes community organizing while Roxane Gay argues that equality is not oppression.
Culture
Consider yourself a culture vulture? These exclusive short films take a deep dive into culture. Lionel Shriver explores taboos, while Louis Theroux looks at religion. Elif Shafak explores the dangers of algorithms as Jamelle Bouie considers the perils and positives of AI. Caitlin Moran ponders the power of a cultural explosion, Malcolm Gladwell celebrates New York, while Alicia Garza gets revolutionary.
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