Alex Gibney

Cheikh Hamidou Kane, Kaaw Cheikh (the patriarch, in Pulaar), is a writer whose work has marked generations on every continent. From The Ambiguous Adventure, a timeless best-seller, to The Temple Guardians, a lesser-known but equally powerful and more political novel, he evokes what was his main source of inspiration: his own journey. Peul, a native of the Fouta Valley, having studied in France and become a Minister in the first government of Senegal, he was one of the builders of Independence, beyond his own country. The impact of his work, contextualized, and his precious word, highlight the political, economic and cultural challenges facing not only Africa, but the world, even today. —M.S.

The story of Theranos, a multi-billion dollar tech company, its founder Elizabeth Holmes, the youngest self-made female billionaire, and the massive fraud that collapsed the company. The story of Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos: how a medical innovation that was supposed to revolutionise healthcare turned out to be non-functional and fraudulent. We see the rise of Holmes and Theranos and how it all fell apart. —grantss

An intimate look into the life and work of the revered master comedian and actor, Robin Williams. This intimate portrait examines one of the world's most beloved and inventive comedians. Told largely through Robin's own voice and using a wealth of never-before-seen archival footage, the film examines his extraordinary life and career and reveals the spark of madness that drove him. A documentary on legendary comedian and actor Robin Williams. Through interviews with family, colleagues and friends, some of whom are legends in their own right, we learn his life story, not only the career aspect but his private life too.