From the writer crowned one of the smartest, funniest voices in modern America, this hotly anticipated debut collection of essays offers "a precious glimpse into how Ziwe's uniquely fearless mind functions" (New York Magazine) Ziwe made a name for herself by asking guests like Alyssa Milano, Fran Lebowitz, and Chet Hanks direct questions. In Black Friend, she turns her incisive perspective on both herself and the culture at large. Throughout the...

"A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aú. Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the roda. Bimba wanted to play, too. Although it is debated when and where capoeira-an art form that blends martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality-originated exactly, one thing is certain: in the early 20th century, Brazil was the only country in the world where capoeira was played, and it was mainly...

"A charmingly illustrated exploration of The Nutcracker ballet, from the story to the characters to the music, for kids aged 8 - 12 to enjoy"--

Award winning comedian, actor, screenwriter and presenter Simon Amstell puts his emotions on the line in this very special performance of his stand-up show, Numb, which he has toured round the UK and taken to New York. Recorded at the famous BBC TV Centre, it’s a stripped-down, intimate performance, as he reflects on his inability to connect with people, including family and lovers. Amstell attempts to heal himself in public in a raw and honest...

Award-winning and Bafta-nominated comedian Romesh Ranganathan performs in front of a sell-out audience at London’s Hammersmith Apollo. The 'Asian Provocateur' takes shots at everyone, from his kids to a stranger in a coffee shop, as he explores the rationality of his world view and explains why everybody else is wrong.

In his sixth stand up release, Minnesotan Chad Daniels delivers a brand new hour of comedy of his unapologetic take on parenting teenagers, how America's gone soft as a nation, his plans for growing old, and - cake.

Igor Sergeev and Vladimir Kuznetsov’s multi-award nominated production of Ivan Vyrypaev’s thought-provoking and timely “Iran Conference” takes place at a symposium in Denmark where influential public figures and scientists gather to discuss the current clash of modern Western liberal ideology with traditional religious consciousness and way of life. An attempt to present reports prepared by the lecturers quickly transforms into a lively conversation...

From his massive 2012 tour ‘What’s Happening White People?’ join Paul Chowdhry live and uncensored from his huge sell-out show at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo. Paul dissects all the issues of growing up and living in multicultural Britain with his own brand of edgy and highly charged comedy. From reusing margarine tubs to passive racism to breaking down racial barriers, there are no holds barred and nothing is left unturned as Paul tackles...

"Surely You Can't Be Serious is an in-depth and hysterical look at the making of 1980's comedy classic Airplane! by the legendary writers and directors of the hit film. Airplane! premiered on July 2nd, 1980. With a budget of $3.5 million it went on to make nearly $200 million in sales and has influenced a multitude of comedians on both sides of the camera."--

The award winning singer songwriter Michael David Rosenberg, better known by his stage name Passenger, invites fans to an intimate evening at the Royal Albert Hall for an exclusive performance film celebrating the release of his 13th album.