Michael French
Dysmocracy: The Fight over Fluoride
One town’s political fight shows how communities fracture when we can’t agree on what’s true. Is this how democracy is supposed to work?In the aftermath of the contentious 2016 election, the people of Port Angeles, WA found themelves split over a looming decision: Whether to fluoridate their public water. This episodic film weaves between opposing perspectives to bring you inside the worldviews and experiences of activists, medical professionals, journalists, elected leaders, and ordinary citizens who navigated a crisis that nearly dissolved their local government. But this story is about much more than fluoride: It’s about how we can live in a healthy democracy when we have such polarized points of view.
The Pigeon People
Arizona's underground pigeon racing scene is abuzz with activity as pigeon racers prepare for and compete in a 350-mile pigeon race, in which their birds will have to fly from Utah to Arizona, crossing over the Grand Canyon.
Paris Hilton's My New BFF Dubai
Despite having traversed the world several times over, this will be Paris's first trip to Dubai. As a result, part of the show will document her experiences on her initial voyage to Dubai. Paris will explore the desert, go camel riding, get a henna tattoo and go skiing on Dubai's famed artificial ski slope inside a shopping mall.