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This exclusive documentary provides unprecedented access to the inner circles of power, revealing the high-stakes diplomatic and political maneuvering in the moments leading up to and immediately following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Witness French President Emmanuel Macron and his top advisors in their final, desperate attempts to avert conflict through direct, intense telephone convers...

This powerful documentary takes you to a remote corner of South Sudan, offering an intimate look at a school and the children who risk their lives every day to attend. Here, teachers aren't just educating; they're acting as protectors, warning their young pupils of the ongoing dangers of violence and mutilation by "witch doctors" who seek body parts for deadly rituals. Against this backdrop of fea...

This is the unfiltered, deeply intimate, and often hilarious portrait of Theodore Belucas, a prolific character actor with over 100 credits who is struggling to find meaningful work and a stable life. Through a raw look at his auditions, family relationships, philosophical musings, and personal regrets—like "pissing away an inheritance"—the documentary explores the agonizing choices between a succ...

This premium documentary explores the extraordinary life and career of Bruce Springsteen, charting his path from a New Jersey bar band musician to "The Boss"—one of the greatest live performers in rock and roll history. This film analyzes the emotional honesty, boundless energy, and working-class poetry that cemented his status as a global music icon. Discover his influences, from Bob Dylan and Fr...

Stories of nightmare teenagers, ranging from the teenage duo who took a bus on a hair-raising spin before crashing it into a pensioner's house, to the 14-year-old runaway who fled penniless to Paris and the 15-year-old who terrorised a whole community. Teenagers From Hell mixes testimonies from long suffering parents and those on the wrong end of post pubescent mischief with fly-on-the-wall footag...

This is a deep-dive investigation into the decades-long Italian cold case known as the Monster of Florence, where eight young couples were brutally murdered and mutilated between 1968 and 1985. We go beyond the initial conviction of the "picnicking friends" to uncover an epic travesty of justice involving ritualistic killings, Satanic cults, powerful Freemasons, and a shocking cover-up that reache...

A powerful international investigation of the global pharmaceutical industry. Every year, many new drugs come to market which offer hope to the sick and dying. They also bring billions of pounds into the coffers of the pharmaceutical industry, making Big Pharma the most profitable and powerful business on earth. Two years in the making, this film investigates just how far drug companies are prepar...

From 'CIA Declassified', Season 1, Episode 6: The thrilling, declassified true story of the 15-year hunt for Osama bin Laden. Follow the CIA's dedicated counter-terrorism unit, a small team nicknamed "The Sisterhood," as they relentlessly track the world's most wanted terrorist from the 1993 World Trade Center bombing to his eventual capture in 2011. This premium documentary reveals the missed opp...

Honeymoon in Kabul is an inspirational documentary which follows newly weds, midwife Maggie Haertsch and clown doctor Jean Paul Bell, on their whirlwind mission to take medical aid and humour to the children of Kabul. Maggie and Jean Paul arrive in Kabul amidst riots and discover that their precious cargo of advanced medical equipment is strewn over a dirty hospital floor, useless in a country whe...

The charming story of Angus, a 12 year old boy from Australia who dreams of being the first foreigner to win one of Mongolia’s biggest horse races, the Naadam. Angus travels to the stunning straights of Mongolia with his family and searches for a trainer to take him on. A heart warming and often dangerous journey of discovery where the stakes are high and there can be only one winner…Want to watch...

For Brazilians, the 2014 FIFA World Cup was supposed to be a dream come true, a moment of national pride and celebration. Instead, it became a nightmare. This documentary reveals the true story behind the world's most expensive World Cup, exposing the staggering costs, the widespread corruption, and the social unrest it ignited. While politicians promised new schools and hospitals, the public watc...

A serious yet quirky exploration into the mystery of a treacherous mother and daughter act who trick lonely old men into appointing them as beneficiaries in their wills. The story unearths a legacy of crime dating back over forty years. Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https:...

He’s a 43-year-old happily married man and devoted father. He’s also the transvestite potter from Essex who won the prestigious British art award, the Turner prize. In the fine art world, Grayson Perry has two unique selling points. One is his expressive pottery and the other is Claire. His transvestite alter ego is a regular feature throughout his work. How has Grayson Perry managed to reconcile...

From 'Struggle For Justice', Season 1, Episode 3, 5, 6: Three men. Three lives destroyed by lies, cover-ups, and a deeply flawed justice system. This premium documentary from Real Stories examines the shocking true stories of Felix Mishu, Rejean H., and Donald Marshall Jr., who collectively spent decades in prison for crimes they did not commit. From a key witness's taped confession being delibera...

From 'CIA Declassified', Series 1, Episode 5: Following the devastating 1983 Beirut Marine Barracks bombing—the largest terror attack against Americans at the time—CIA Director William Casey allegedly sanctioned a personal, "off-the-books" operation for revenge. This documentary unearths the true, top-secret story of the illegal car bomb attack aimed at Sheikh Fadlala, the man the CIA mistakenly b...

An in-depth documentary chronicling the 1984 escape of the Mecklenburg Six, the largest death row prison breakout in US history. Discover how six convicted murderers—including notorious serial killers like the Briley brothers—outsmarted guards at a high-security Virginia prison using homemade weapons and disguises. This is the inside story of the 19-day nationwide manhunt that gripped the US, reve...

When we walk into a supermarket, we assume that we have the widest possible choice of healthy foods. But in fact, over the course of the 20th century, our food system was co-opted by corporate forces whose interests do not lie in providing the public with fresh, healthy, sustainably-produced food. Fortunately for America, an alternative emerged from the counter-culture of California in the late 19...

From 'In Korea with Norm Christie' Season 1, Episodes 1 & 3: The Korean War (1950-1953) is often called "The Forgotten War," but for 20,000 Canadians, it was a bloody conflict that defined a generation. This marathon explores Canada's crucial, yet often overlooked, role in defending South Korea against Communist forces. Discover the geopolitical forces that drew Canada into the conflict, the sheer...

This documentary reveals the incredible, declassified true story of the "Canadian Caper" during the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis. While 52 Americans were held captive, six diplomats managed to escape the embassy and hide. Facing certain capture and death, the CIA launched one of its most audacious operations: creating a fake Hollywood science-fiction film called Argo to provide the diplomats with a pe...

Experience the emotional and physical intensity of the Comrades Marathon, South Africa's legendary 90km ultra-marathon. This documentary dives into the lives of ordinary runners—from a blind athlete with a second chance at life to a former winner dedicated to his late daughter—who tackle the "Ultimate Human Race." Discover how this gruelling competition, one of the world's oldest and toughest, bec...

From 'CIA Declassified', Series 1, Episode 10: Based on recently declassified files, this documentary exposes Operation PB Success, the CIA's first-ever mission to overthrow a democratically elected, left-wing government in Latin America. In 1954, fearing the spread of Communism, President Eisenhower and the CIA devised an extraordinary plan to destabilize Jacobo Árbenz’s government in Guatemala....

'Hunting in Packs' provides an intimate, unfiltered look at the lives and struggles of three prominent women in national politics: U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Canadian MP Michelle Rempel Garner, and U.K. MP Jess Phillips. Sharing their experiences across three different countries, they expose the systemic sexism, double standards, and hostility—from media scrutiny and "mediocre white men"...

A wonderfully anarchic and humorous look at old age pensioners who had taken to crime in their sunset years. The documentary had a fantastic parade of old time crooksters – from small scale smugglers to the bank fraudster who set up false accounts in the names of his dead pets. There was Ivy the cheque card fraudster who had done time but reckoned this type of crime was fine because no-one got hur...

Olympic icon Oscar Pistorius, the 'Blade Runner,' shocked the world when he shot and killed his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine's Day. This gripping documentary dives deep into the high-stakes murder trial that followed, exposing the celebrity athlete's dark side, his relationship with firearms, and the conflicting accounts of that tragic night. Featuring key evidence, courtroom dr...

'Art & Design' offers an intimate and multifaceted look into the lives and minds of working artists. Explore the inspiration, techniques, and philosophies that drive creation, from portraiture and sculpture to digital and public art. Hear firsthand how artists navigate the complex relationship between personal expression and commercial viability, the challenges of critique, and the essential role...