Under the scalding hot sun of the Brazilian northeast, a group of young boys kicks dirt up while running over a football. All but one, Gugu, whose energy is directed elsewhere: a pompous dance number by the sidelines of the improvised field. Allan Deberton’s “Gugu’s World,” world premiering at the Berlin Film Festival, follows the…
Introduction In the bustling heart of Dhaka, a political revolution is unfolding not with rallies, but with promises of loans, jobs, and overseas scholarships. As Bangladesh’s major parties pivot decisively toward its massive youth demographic, a critical question emerges: Are these ambitious pledges a genuine roadmap to prosperity or merely transactional tools in a high-stakes…
Introduction In a powerful convergence of celebrity influence and civil rights advocacy, actors Elliot Page and Naomi Watts are spearheading a major new campaign for the American Civil Liberties Union. Launched strategically ahead of pivotal Supreme Court hearings, this initiative aims to focus national attention on the legal and human rights of transgender youth. It…
Introduction In a powerful convergence of celebrity influence and civil rights advocacy, actors Elliot Page and Naomi Watts are spearheading a major new campaign for the American Civil Liberties Union. Launched strategically ahead of pivotal Supreme Court hearings, this initiative aims to spotlight the escalating legal battles threatening transgender youth across America. It represents a…
Introduction A new political battleground has emerged on social media, and the latest combatant wields a microphone, not a policy paper. Global rap icon Nicki Minaj has ignited a firestorm by directly challenging California Governor Gavin Newsom’s political future. Her pointed critique, centered on his support for transgender youth, signals a potent collision of celebrity…
