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In the United States, child poverty has reached record levels, with over 16 million children now affected. Food banks are facing unprecedented demand, and homeless shelters now have long waiting lists, as families who have known a much better life have to leave their homes, sometimes with just a few days notice. America’s Poor Kids meets three children whose families are struggling to get by, and...

The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs (Medical Documentary) | Real StoriesDr Chris Van Tulleken is embarking on a daring medical experiment that could change the way we think about our health forever. Britain is addicted to prescription drugs. They’re doing us more harm than good, the evidence for their efficacy is wafer-thin and they’re costing the NHS a fortune. It’s a medical crisis – and Chris is deter...

In this episode of 24 Hours Jerusalem, we go where the news cameras rarely look. As the day progresses, we track the invisible lines that divide neighborhoods and the surprising moments where those lines blur. From the intense security of the Old City checkpoints to the bustling coexistence in the markets, witness the raw reality of life in the world's most contested square mile. Instagram - @real...

From 'CIA Declassified', Season 1, Episode 2: Before 9/11, the bombing of the USS Cole in a Yemeni harbor was one of al-Qaeda's deadliest strikes on the US. This top-secret documentary reveals the extraordinary two-year mission by the FBI and CIA to hunt down the plot's mastermind, Abu Ali al-Harati. With the investigation hampered by local authorities and threats of violence, intelligence agencie...

Everyone thinks they know the story. A Spice Girl marries a football superstar, and "Brand Beckham" is born. But that isn't the real story. This documentary goes beyond the tabloid headlines to uncover the calculated blueprint Victoria used to build her own empire. We reveal the shrewd ambition, the quiet resilience against an industry that dismissed her, and the relentless work ethic that truly d...

With extraordinary access, this film follows the children trapped in the dangerous world of drug running; exploring how they got into it and why they can’t get out. Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1957, the sleepy town of Plainfield, Wisconsin, was home to one of the most shocking crime stories in American history. When police began searching for a missing woman, they stumbled upon a house of horrors that would change the true crime landscape forever. This documentary tells the true story of Ed Gein, a quiet and seemingly harmless man who was hiding a gruesome secret inside his rural far...

What happens to a nation when a political leader is killed? From the assassination of JFK to the attempt on Donald Trump, this film explores how a single bullet can change the course of history forever. We examine the rise of political violence and the profound impact it has on society, exploring how these events have shaped political landscapes and left enduring legacies. Through the lens of nota...

As one of the most powerful couples in politics for the last few decades, the Clintons' continued political influence has not been without complication. Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Love Hurts' features young people bravely sharing their personal, harrowing experiences with emotional abuse, physical violence, and sexual coercion in their relationships. Hear the stories of Lily, who felt forced into intimacy to keep her boyfriend; Rose, who endured a volatile relationship fuelled by depression and self-harm; and Chris, who navigated abuse in his first secret gay relationship....

Adolf Hitler’s regime of terror and destruction inflicted brutal horrors throughout the Third Reich. Ideas of making Germany great again and establishing a pure race indoctrinated the German people to support him indefinitely. The Nazi Regime under Adolf Hitler imposed some of the most insane forms of eugenics and medical experiments the world has ever seen. Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries...

Discover the shocking true story of Aileen Wuornos, the female sex worker who became one of the world's most notorious serial killers. Between 1989 and 1990, Wuornos murdered seven men in Central Florida, marking a violent crime spree unprecedented for a female killer. This documentary details her brutal childhood, her decade-long spiral, the undercover police sting that finally tracked her down,...

Released in 2002, Girls On Tour enters the most exclusive girls club in the world, the Sanex WTA women's tennis tour, where women are treated like princesses and the top players are all millionaires. Anna Kournikova, Jennifer Capriarti, the Williams sisters and Martina Hingis have all achieved fame and fortune on the tennis courts, but at what price? Looking good for the sponsors, a ruthless ranki...

14-year-old Aberash was walking home from school when a group of horsemen thundered across the plain and kidnapped her. They beat her up, forced her over the back of a horse and took her to a hut where she was raped by a 28-year-old farmer. Only afterwards did she realise that the man who had taken her virginity by force now considered himself to be her husband. In Ethiopia’s Wild South, when a ma...

Once considered trivial, science is now proving that play is essential for a healthy brain and resilient spirit. 'The Power Of Play' explores the deep, evolutionary roots of play across the animal kingdom—from dogs and Bonobos to Komodo dragons and octopuses—and reveals how this instinct shapes intelligence, social skills, and emotional health. With children now spending dramatically less time in...

At age 14, a young Canadian boy named “Johnathan” decided to murder his friend and fellow schoolmate during a lunchtime recess. He later turned himself in, was found guilty of first degree murder, and is now serving a life sentence in a medium security prison. While on trial, “Johnathan” was labeled as a psychopath, a person with no ability to feel remorse or empathy for his actions. Psychopaths h...

Fed up with obesity, 32-year-old Kenny embarks on a personal mission: a 55-day fast on only water, attempting to break a world record. This intimate documentary goes inside the intense physical and emotional journey, detailing his struggle against food addiction, the extreme cravings, and the spiritual euphoria he experiences. With doctors advising caution, Kenny faces the psychological reasons be...

Between 1946 and 1958, the U.S. detonated 23 nuclear weapons over Bikini Atoll, unleashing a firestorm that would poison four generations. Nuked resurrects the suppressed history of the Cold War’s first victims – the Bikinian people, torn from paradise and condemned to wander a radioactive diaspora. Through meticulously restored archival footage, the film amplifies the voices of those who watched...

Another church lies desecrated, its sacred statues and writings ransacked and in ruins. Many of us take for granted that we can worship as we please. But in some parts of the world, freedom of religion is not a protected right. The ability to practice one’s faith and beliefs can come at a dangerous and demoralizing price. Martin Himel accompanies Majed El Shafie through Egypt, Iraq and Pakistan. T...

Follow the tumultuous career of Richard Nixon, from his early political battles and the complexities of the Vietnam War to his groundbreaking diplomatic efforts with China, all leading up to the shocking Watergate scandal that ultimately forced his resignation and redefined the American political landscape, leaving a lasting impact on public trust. Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please c...

In light of the unmasking of Jimmy Savile as a predatory sex offender, and 15 years on from the BBC documentary When Louis Met Jimmy, Louis Theroux sets out to understand how a man who was at the centre of British entertainment and charitable fundraising for decades was able to get away with a long litany of crimes. In this reflective 75-minute film, Louis talks to some of Savile's victims and to...

Join acclaimed documentary maker Chris Terrill (The Cruise) as he follows a group of young commandos moving from civilian life to the front line of war. With unprecedented access to both the training and battle grounds, cameras capture the exhilaration, intensity and fear of Troop 924 of the Royal Marines as they prepare for war. After 32 weeks of intensive training, are they ready for what lies a...

Join acclaimed documentary maker Chris Terrill (The Cruise) as he follows a group of young commandos moving from civilian life to the front line of war. With unprecedented access to both the training and battle grounds, cameras capture the exhilaration, intensity and fear of Troop 924 of the Royal Marines as they prepare for war. After 32 weeks of intensive training, are they ready for what lies a...

In 1997 Prime Minister Tony Blair promised the nation that there would be no forgotten people in the Britain he would build. Old is an investigative documentary from Kate Blewett and Brian Woods (Eyes of a Child, Slavery and The Dying Rooms) that shows that being old and forgotten are tragic, undeniable realities for many people in Blair's Britain. Through a handful of characters we are given an i...

They call it the fog of war - when brothers in arms accidentally kill each other. Two parallel stories, in Afghanistan and in France set 60 years apart, explore the emotional wake of these military tragedies. Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices