The Economist Film Project

Nov. 10, 2011

'We Still Live Here' Details Effort to Restore Wampanoag Language

'The Learning' Follows Teachers From the Philippines to Baltimore
Sept. 16, 2011
In the new documentary, "The Learning," filmmaker Ramona Diaz follows four Filipina women facing their first year as teachers in Baltimore's public schools. This excerpt is part of The Economist Film Project, a series of independently produced films aired in partnership between The Economist and the NewsHour.
In 'Old People Driving,' Handing Over the Keys Means the End of the Road
Aug. 25, 2011
In "Old People Driving," filmmaker Shaleece Haas examines how aging Americans can balance safety and independence as the ranks of drivers 85 and older surpasses 3 million. This excerpt is part of The Economist Film Project series of independently produced films aired in partnership between The Economist and the NewsHour.
Reporter's Notebook: India's New Baby Boom
Aug. 4, 2011
Thursday on the NewsHour, you'll see an excerpt of the film "Made in India," which documents the journey of an infertile American couple and their Indian surrogate. Then on Friday's NewsHour, Fred de Sam Lazaro looks at some of the ethical questions surrounding this thriving industry.
'Made in India' Explores the Business of Surrogacy, From America to India
Aug. 3, 2011
On Thursday's NewsHour, we feature an excerpt of the film "Made in India," which documents the journey of an infertile American couple, an Indian surrogate and the reproductive outsourcing business that brings them together.
In 'Good Fortune,' Some Kenyan Communities Resist International Development
July 14, 2011
In "Good Fortune," filmmakers Landon Van Soest and Jeremy Levine explore how international efforts to alleviate poverty in Africa may be undermining the people they aim to help. This excerpt is part of The Economist Film Project series of independently produced films aired in partnership between The Economist and the NewsHour.
'Good Fortune' Looks at Pitfalls, Possibility of Development in Kenya
July 14, 2011
On Thursday's NewsHour, we're looking at the film "Good Fortune," a documentary about international development projects in Kenya that are resisted by the community members they intend to help. It's part of our partnership with The Economist magazine that showcases independent filmmaking.
Director Robin Hessman Explores Last Soviet Generation in 'My Perestroika'
June 21, 2011
This week on the NewsHour, 'My Perestroika,' a documentary that looks at the last Soviet generation, will be airing as part of our partnership with the Economist Film Project. Jeffrey Brown talks to director Robin Hessman.
'Skateistan' Offers Glimpse Into Lives of Young Afghan Skateboarders
June 15, 2011
We're looking at the film "Skateistan: To Live and Skate Kabul," a documentary that follows the lives of young skateboarders in Afghanistan, this week as part of our partnership with The Economist magazine that showcases the art of filmmaking.
'Up in Smoke' Film Examines Perils of Slash and Burn Agriculture
June 9, 2011
In "Up in Smoke," filmmaker Adam Wakeling follows ecologist Michael Hands as he introduces Honduran farmers to the inga tree, his solution to problems caused by slash and burn agricultural practices. The documentary is part of a series of independently produced films aired in a partnership between The Economist and the NewsHour.
'Up in Smoke' Chronicles Slash and Burn Agriculture in Honduras
June 9, 2011
We're looking at the film "Up in Smoke," a documentary on the use of slash and burn agriculture in Central America, this week as part of our partnership with The Economist magazine that showcases the art of filmmaking.
'Kimjongilia' Film Highlights Harrowing Stories of Escape From North Korea
May 26, 2011
In her documentary, "Kimjongilia," filmmaker N.C. Heikin tells tales of life in North Korea from the perspective of those who have managed to escape the country and its regime. This excerpt is part of a series of independently produced films from around the world aired in a partnership with The Economist magazine.
'Kimjongilia' Charts Tales of Escape From North Korea
May 26, 2011
We're looking at a new film Thursday as part of our partnership with the Economist magazine that showcases the art of filmmaking.
In Nigerian Maternity Wards, Preventable Causes Claim Many Lives
April 28, 2011
In "The Edge of Joy," filmmaker Dawn Shapiro goes inside a busy maternity ward in Nigeria, where maternal deaths are among the world's highest. The documentary is the first in a series of independently produced films from around the world aired in a partnership between The Economist magazine and the NewsHour.
Economist Film Project: Death at Birth in Nigeria
April 28, 2011
We're announcing the start of something new: A partnership with the Economist magazine to showcase the art of filmmaking, called the Economist Film Project.

'We Still Live Here' Traces Comeback of Wampanoag Indian Language

Nov. 10, 2011

On Thursday's NewsHour, we'll feature an excerpt of "We Still Live Here," which tells the story of the return of the Wampanoag Indian language, the first time a language with no native speakers has been revived in this country. It's part of our series, in partnership with The Economist magazine, showcasing the art of filmmaking.

'Prosecutor' Looks Behind-the-Scenes at the International Criminal Court

Oct. 6, 2011

'Crime After Crime' Examines Battered Woman's Struggle to Leave Prison

Nov. 3, 2011

'Last Train Home' Traces Travels of China's Migrant Workers

Sept. 22, 2011

In "Last Train Home" filmmaker Lixin Fan documents the migration of millions of Chinese workers during the Chinese New Year -- the largest human migration in the world -- through the prism of one family. This documentary is part of a series of independently produced films aired in partnership between The Economist and NewsHour.