“UrbExers” are extreme explorers who infiltrate subways and skyscrapers for adventure and the perfect photograph. (Source: The New York Times)
DIRTY GIRLS
Directed by Michael Lucid, this short documentary looks at a group of girls at his high school that became known as the “dirty girls.” It’s about Riot Grrrls and feminism in the 1990s and growing up.
‘Alex the Magnificent’: A Man Who Hitchhiked for Three Years
Fed up with his life, Nebraska native Alex Martin gave up all his worldly possessions to hitchhike across the country. One hundred cities, 49 states, and three years later, find out how transformed from an ordinary guy to Alex the…
The Boy in the Bubble
In the early 1970s, an unusual boy, David Vetter, captivated the nation. Now, decades later, his story continues to unfold in remarkable ways. (Source: The New York Times Retro Report)
Why Japan’s Conviction Rate is 99%
In Japan, crime rates are low and the state incarcerates far fewer people than in other rich countries. But when people are accused of a crime they are almost always convicted. (Source: The Economist)