Zed Nelson talks about Gun Nation, Love me, and A Portrait of Hackney
Nelson describes himself as a documentarian looking for simple stories, but who in doing so has been drawn into increasingly complex, disturbing worlds. The wide ranging interviews are never more fascinating than when he describes the subtle arts of documentary photography: how to overcome the deep suspicion American gun owners have of liberal/left wing media types, and get them to sit for a portrait. How overhearing hipster conversations in Hackney coffee shops inspired a best-selling book of portraits. How he turned an arduous schedule of mainstream magazine commissions into a ground-breaking book on the global beauty industry.
Robert Gagno has taken his pinball game to Wizard Mode
Wizard Mode is the story of Robert Gagno as he rises up the ranks of the international pinball circuit while striving to gain his independence and transcend the label of autism.
Maesteg is an ex-mining town in the Welsh Valleys, where Stumpy’s been driving taxis in for over 20 years
Like so many towns in the Welsh Valleys and other parts of rural Britain, much has changed since the closure of the pits.
Rosa Fisher's light hearted animation about her fathers terrible boarding school experience
Boarding schools can rip children out of their secure, loving homes and deposit them into a cold, unloving institution. Kids have to emotionally shut down, and cut off their sensitivities to themselves in order to survive this experience.
In Hoxton Street there is a traditional East London community divided by Brexit, gentrification, and rapid change
World Press Photo Award winner Zed Nelson talks to us about Brexit and a divided community in East London, ahead of the release of his debut feature film, The Street.
Jill Freedman's provocative photography captures the energy of 1970's New York
Jill Freedman was one of the major photographers of the 20th Century. She photographed, drug overdoses, murders, and some of the worst aspects of the city.
Flint is bouncing back from the water crisis
Flint has a special energy that comes from communal bonds. Spending time with the community and its business leaders, I saw firsthand the importance of the kind of relationships they foster.
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In Hoxton Street there is a traditional East London community divided by Brexit, gentrification, and rapid change
World Press Photo Award winner Zed Nelson talks to us about Brexit and a divided community in East London, ahead of the release of his debut feature film, The Street.
Zed Nelson talks about Gun Nation, Love me, and A Portrait of Hackney
Nelson describes himself as a documentarian looking for simple stories, but who in doing so has been drawn into increasingly complex, disturbing worlds. The wide ranging interviews are never more fascinating than when he describes the subtle arts of documentary photography: how to overcome the deep suspicion American gun owners have of liberal/left wing media types, and get them to sit for a portrait. How overhearing hipster conversations in Hackney coffee shops inspired a best-selling book of portraits. How he turned an arduous schedule of mainstream magazine commissions into a ground-breaking book on the global beauty industry.
Bearpark community boxing gym run by an ex-criminal Gary Crooks, is a haven for local youths
Gary grew up with little education in a time of severe austerity, and spent his childhood stealing food an coal to stay warm and fed. Over the years this escalated into a life of crime, and was given two prison sentences for violent crimes against the person.
A man who dress geisha, Japan's oldest fish market, and an anti war photographer
In a lesser known Kyoto, a modern Japan mixes with a more traditional way of life. Kyoto Stories are a currently-in-production trilogy of unexpected tales of modern life in the ancient capital of Japan.
Glen's story is a remarkable tale of recovery through amateur boxing
Glen had a difficult start in life. Growing up with very few positive role models, he fell in with a bad crowd and quickly turned to a life of drugs and crime. Inevitably, Glen spent the first few adult years of his life in prison.
At The Unity Gym Durham, Paul Hubba is raising thousands for charity through white collar boxing
Paul grew up with a reputation as a fighter more outside of the ring than in, and worked an honest job as a supermarket security guard. Paul's intentions were always good, but it wasn't until he found the Unity Gym and became a boxing coach that he really started having an impact on peoples lives.
London Edinburgh London is the greatest amateur endurance race in the world, held once every four years
In the summer of 2013 MadeGood.films followed six cyclists on a remarkable feat of endurance, from the heart of London all the way along the length of Britain to Edinburgh, and back again in under five days.
The Art of Repair with Hackney artisans Riley Upholsterers, JC Motors and TJ Electrics
Narrated by comedian Stewart Lee, The Art of Repair celebrates the everyday heroes of the sometimes forgotten East End trades person.
Mike Burrows busts a handful of well known bicycle design myths
Mike Burrows is considered by many to be the doyen of British bike designers. His nonconformist approach has brought a number of innovations which have redefined standards in cycle design.
The London Bike Kitchen is based on an American concept that teaches it's customers to fix their own bikes.
More than just another bike shop, the London Bike Kitchen is a school for every cyclist.
Hundreds of bicycle repair video tutorials
MadeGood.bikes is the most comprehensive resource of bicycle maintenance repair video tutorials on the web. Each bike repair video is accompanied by clear and concise, step by step written instructions and large images. If your a novice or an expert looking to fix your bike, you're guaranteed to find assistance at MadeGood.bikes.