NHK Acquires 16-Title Package from Espresso Media International

Japan’s NHK has secured a 16-title documentary package deal for its SVOD service from Espresso Media International.

Among the titles included in the deal is the John Lennon and Yoko Ono documentary Daytime Revolution, telling the story of one week in 1972 when the couple took over The Mike Douglas Show. They shocked mainstream audiences with their frank discussions covering everything from sex to police violence and guest appearances from radical figures such as Black Panther Bobby Seale.

Other titles in the package include JFK: 24 Hours That Changed the World and Moscow’s Dirty Gold Rush, as well as Category: Woman. The latter, directed by former Olympian Phyllis Ellis, delves into the highly contentious issue of sex verification in sports, focusing on four female athletes from the global south who have endured invasive medical scrutiny. It highlights the intersection of racism, sexism and the policing of women’s bodies in athletics.

Additional documentaries coming to NHK’s SVOD service are Kaepernick & America, exploring the former NFL player-turned-activist, his symbolic protest and its lasting impact; A Crack in the Mountain, documenting a pivotal moment in Vietnam’s environmental activism history; and Cyborg Society, led by geopolitical adviser Nina Schick, author of Deep Fakes, who warns that our sudden interaction with AI has the power to permanently alter our relationship to identity, truth and reality.

“We are very pleased to be building on our relationship with NHK with this package for their SVOD service,” said David Hooper, managing director of Espresso. “This provides further choice of programming in the Asian market, which we hope to be able to supply more titles for in the future.”