"Nagwa" intimately explores the veiled resilience of Nageya Mohamed Abou Elela ElSayed, a woman enshrouded by poverty yet flourishing in spirit, dwelling 33 steps beneath an Egyptian apartment building.
Watch Nageya make potatoes and rice tagine, an Egyptian culinary stable. Arabic language with English subtitles.
Watch Nageya make Mahshi, a traditional Egyptian dish of stuffed vegetables. Arabic language with English subtitles.
"The Story of Millicent" chronicles the journey of a Kenyan woman whose dreams of a prosperous future draw her to Kibera, Nairobi's largest informal settlement, only to confront the harsh realities of life in a densely populated urban area.
Watch Millicent make Ugali and Omena: Corn Porridge and Cyprinid, an Authentic Kenyan Recipe. Swahili language with English subtitles.
Watch Millicent make Chapati and Ndegu: Flatbread and Mung Beans. Swahili language with English subtitles.
Watch Mercedes make Algarroba Bread, an authentic and traditional food of rural Argentina. Spanish language with English subtitles. While we always try to find a US-based recipe substitute, we could not find an acceptable substitute with Algarroba Bread and do not have an accompanying recipe.
Explore the heart of rural Argentina in 'The Story of Mercedes,' a touching portrayal of a woman deeply connected to the land. This film celebrates her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a passionate herb farmer, weaving a tale of resilience and love for the natural world. Spanish Language with English subtitles.
Watch Mercedes make Puchero an authentic and traditional food of rural Argentina. Spanish language with English subtitles.
Watch Babalwa make Umqa, Maize Meal Pap, a traditional South African dish.
Discover the inspiring journey of Katherina Johnson, known affectionately as Sister Doekies, in 'Living on a Prayer - The Story of Sister Doekies.'
Sister Doekies makes Koesisters a South African Cape Malay pastry. Afrikaans language with English subtitles.
Sister Doekies makes tomato bredie, a South African Stew with Cape Malay roots. Afrikaans language with English subtitles.
"Bubblz Hair Salon" captures the inspiring journey of Babalwa, a South African woman whose lifelong passion for hairstyling leads leads to a dream of opening her own salon.
Watch Babalwa make Amanqhina, Chicken feet, a traditional South African dish. Xhosa language with English subtitles. Editors note: This is not Babalwa's kitchen and is not indicative of her personal situation, a relative's kitchen became available for the shoot and we wanted to take advantage of it.
"Against The Odds" tells the gripping story of a woman from Nigeria who, after the death of her father, faces tremendous hardships and is even accused of witchcraft.
Watch Jessica make Indomie instant noodles, a recipe from Nigeria
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Amidst the lush greenery of Yucatán, Marilu tends to her stingless bees, an echo of her Mayan heritage that she fears is fading as rapidly as the language she and her mother spoke. In this intimate short film, Marilu recounts a youth shadowed by scarcity, her present life steeped in the happiness of simplicity, and her daughter's effortless charm with the customers that keeps their tradition-bound business afloat.
Watch Marilu make handmade tortillas. Spanish language with English subtitles.
Watch Marilu make Relleno Blanco, a traditional dish of the Yucatan region of Mexico. Spanish language with English subtitles.