The Power of Diversity

“Street Food” (2019)

With a brand new docuseries, Netflix explores the continent of Asia through the flavors of nine different countries. Including street food from Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia, the program features a diverse selection of culture and style. This series reminds us that we are more connected to one another than we may realize, focusing on one of the elements that brings us all together—food.

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Slavery and Its Aftermath

"Hale County This Morning, This Evening" (2018)

Winner of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, “Hale County This Morning, This Evening” offers a raw, uncut view into a black community in Alabama. The film gives many viewers the rare opportunity to fully observe the struggles that countless Americans face daily, as well as a deeper understanding of black life in the U.S.

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"Wanda Sykes: Not Normal" (2019)

Writer and actress Wanda Sykes takes Netflix for a brand new comedy special, pointing out how ‘not normal’ our current political climate is. Brutally honest and refreshingly unfiltered, Sykes also offers viewers a humorous take on what it means to be a black woman today.

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Water, Equity and Security

"Our Planet" (2019)

“Our Planet” highlights the extraordinary natural beauties of planet earth, but not without acknowledging the many ways in which it is changing. Fully recognizing climate change and its overwhelming impacts, the docuseries does not hesitate to make viewers feel concerned—and even guilty—about the transitions the planet is experiencing.

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“Flooding in the U.S. is Getting Worse” (2019)

Despite its brevity, this short clip explains the increasing intensity of flooding in America and how climate change is the culprit. How should we rebuild our infrastructure to adapt to new weather patterns? Should we even rebuild at all?

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The Future of Work

"The Future of Work and Automation" (2019)

This VICE Special Report explores the frightening likelihood of artificial intelligence and automation displacing human workers, in addition to many of the questions the issue raises: What impacts will it have on society? How will automation evolve? What actions should lawmakers be taking? “The Future of Work and Automation” digs deep into the many intricacies of technology’s intersection with labor.

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"The Circle" (2017)

Based on Dave Eggers’ 2013 novel, “The Circle” is a startlingly realistic narrative about a young woman who finds herself working at a future-forward tech company. Dealing with issues including privacy, transparency, and information’s role in work and society, this fictional film offers a very real look at the implications of modern technology.

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