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Travelling On Trash (Adventure Documentary)

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2026/09/24

GOLD AWARD at the Spotlight Documentary Film Festival.Six friends sail down the Mississippi, one of the most polluted rivers in the world, on a raft made of plastic bottles, to explore how plastic and other pollution is affecting America’s iconic river.The raft, constructed from used bottles and other repurposed materials, travels down the second longest river in the USA for 56 days. Enthusiastic but inexperienced, the crew of young friends are battered by extreme weather changes, an infestation of

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49:25

The Secret Life of Ed Gein: Inside a Killer's Mind

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2026/09/23

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 farmhouse. From grave robbing to murder, his chilling crimes inspired some of the most iconic horror

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55:05

Karosta: Life After The USSR (Ghost Town Documentary)...

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2026/09/22

The abandoned military port of Karosta,in Western Latvia has seen some of the most influential and disturbing eras of modern times from Russian Tsarist origins, to Nazi and then Soviet occupation. When the Russian army left in1994 after Latvian independence, Karosta became largely un-inhabited and most structures fell to ruin. In the late 1990s, the area was troubled by high unemployment, street crime and drug problems. This documentary explores how the residents of Karosta have coped throughout the

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58:58

Who Really Killed Tupac Shakur? | Part 2

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2026/09/22

The murder of Tupac Shakur has long been one of music and true crime's greatest unsolved mysteries. Now, with a suspect arrested 27 years later, this documentary tells the full story of his final year. Through exclusive police interviews and insider accounts, we reveal the tense power struggle between Tupac and his record label, Death Row Records. You'll hear from the people closest to him about his battle to escape a contract that kept him trapped in a "cycle of debt." This is a deep investigation

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58:58

Circus Is My Home (Traveling Circus Documentary) |...

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2026/09/22

Making this documentary started in 1989, when a chance arose to follow the everyday life of family-owned Circus Finlandia, a young, struggling, travelling troupe. The filming continued over 20 years later.Back then, Danish-Finnish clown couple Bonbon and Tina were starting their career in Circus Finlandia, and are now back as a celebrated star attraction. Circus Finlandia is now ranked amongst ten of the best European circuses. Bonbon and Tina travel all over the world with their two circus-crazy

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58:29

Who Really Killed Tupac Shakur? | Part 5

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2026/09/20

The murder of Tupac Shakur has long been one of music and true crime's greatest unsolved mysteries. Now, with a suspect arrested 27 years later, this documentary tells the full story of his final year. Through exclusive police interviews and insider accounts, we reveal the tense power struggle between Tupac and his record label, Death Row Records. You'll hear from the people closest to him about his battle to escape a contract that kept him trapped in a "cycle of debt." This is a deep investigation

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65:56

Untouchable Love (Forbidden Love Documentary) | Real...

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2026/09/20

Untouchable Love is a tale of romance creating a conflict between parents and children, religion and human rights, of youth who reject their culture to assert the freedom to love, and of Hindu extremists who view love as a threat to the system, for an increase in inter-caste marriages will blur caste boundaries and create an equal society. These five love stories, of high-caste girls running away with untouchable boys, are modern-day versions of Romeo and Juliet. Manoj and Parbati’s affair causes

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60:30

Who Really Killed Tupac Shakur? | Part 6

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2026/09/19

The murder of Tupac Shakur has long been one of music and true crime's greatest unsolved mysteries. Now, with a suspect arrested 27 years later, this documentary tells the full story of his final year. Through exclusive police interviews and insider accounts, we reveal the tense power struggle between Tupac and his record label, Death Row Records. You'll hear from the people closest to him about his battle to escape a contract that kept him trapped in a "cycle of debt." This is a deep investigation

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26:27

Absent From Our Own Wedding | Real Stories Original

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2026/09/18

Jasmin is in Southern Italy. Aaron is in Wiesbaden, Germany. They’ve just been married. Even though they are 863 miles apart. And the wedding was in Montana, USA. Montana is a state where ‘proxy weddings’ are legal. You can get married without your spouse being in the room. In fact neither of you need to be there and that’s what ‘Absent from Our Own Wedding’ revolves around – a ‘double proxy wedding’ where both the bride and groom have proxies standing in for them as the ceremony is performed. The

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55:40

The CIA's Longest Hunt For The World's Most Wanted...

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2026/09/17

When Al-Qaeda launched its first major attacks on America by bombing US embassies in Africa, the CIA knew it had to respond. This is the incredible, true story of a legendary CIA operative who was tasked with hunting down the terrorists responsible. His mission: infiltrate Somalia, the world's most dangerous country, a no-go zone for Americans since the disastrous "Black Hawk Down" incident. This documentary takes you inside the top-secret operation to find the masterminds of the attacks. It's a

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53:36

When Cousins Marry

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2026/09/16

This powerful documentary reveals the tragic health problems suffered by children born within first-cousin marriages and explores the controversy surrounding this cultural phenomenon. A disproportionate number of rare recessive genetic disorders occur amongst those of South Asian and especially Pakistani descent and the programme investigates the science, political and social consequences of marrying your first cousin.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here:

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36:05

Sorry I Shot You: Story of a Changed Man (Restorative...

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2026/09/16

OFFICIAL SELECTION Webdance Film FestivalDean Stanbury aka Stana was a bad-boy gangster and grime rapper growing up in East London. Then one fateful day in 2006 he shot and wounded a police officer. Dean was running away and fired over his shoulder. He did 8 years in jail, coming out a changed man. He now wants to track down the officer he shot and express his remorse and regret, check he is OK, and apologise to him face to face for what he did. Will Dean be able to find him after all these years

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53:58

The Brutal Murder Of The Chohan Family | Real Stories...

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2026/09/15

Mr Chohan had a successful business worth £5m. Kenneth Regan was known as Captain Cash from his drug dealing days, and along with his two henchmen, they hatched a plot to take over the Chohan’s business and use it to front their drug smuggling ring. Mr Chohan, his young wife, her mother, and the couple’s their two baby sons were lured into a trap and brutally murdered, covered up as an innocent but tragic sudden disappearance. The plot was only foiled by a family murder in New Zealand, refusing to

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64:44

For The Love Of God: The Man Who Thinks He's Jesus...

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2026/09/14

For the Love of God is a unique and compelling documentary examining the world of a man who believes he has had a 2000 year existence as Jesus Christ. Featured on Sky News, ITV’s This Morning, and the BBC, former IT worker Alan John Miller has been heralded by the media as a fantasist, and even a dangerous cult leader. However, his teachings are global, reaching tens of thousands across the internet, and his followers worship him worldwide, funding his existence and tours. Many travel thousands of

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58:32

What Happens To A Brain That Never Plays?

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2026/09/13

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 unstructured, outdoor "risky play," experts warn of a looming mental health crisis. Hear from

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55:27

The Most Wanted Man In Yemen: Hunting The USS Cole...

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2026/09/13

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 agencies had to employ cutting-edge technology—including the first recorded use of an armed Predator drone

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55:47

Unforgiven: The Tragedy of James Bulger and His...

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2026/09/12

Unforgiven: The Boys Who Killed A Child (Jamie Bulger Documentary) | Real StoriesThis powerful and disturbing documentary covers the outcry approaching the release of Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, the two 10 year old boys who killed 2 year-old James Bulger in 1993. Re-telling the tragedy, the film presents the protests against their release from an institution, delves into the backgrounds of the killers, their terrible violent act and the impact it caused in UK. It also explores claims that

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31:24

Brittle Bone Rapper: The Inspirational World Of...

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2026/09/12

Sparsh is 14 years old and has broken 120 bones in his body (so far). He’s also an extraordinarily talented rapper. He has big dreams of becoming the next Eminem - that’s what inspires him to transcend his condition and inspire the world. He’s about to give the biggest performance of his life, but first comes the biggest operation…Content produced by Doc Hearts on behalf of Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.comWant to watch more full-length

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53:33

The Boy Who Can Never Grow Old (Medical Documentary)...

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2026/09/11

19-year-old Stuart Wikinson has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – he's trapped inside his body, barely able to move and facing death, but is determined to make it to university. This intimate film charts Stuart's remarkable journey as he leaves behind the security of his old life to realise his dreams.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook -

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Fly Through the Largest Construction Project Ever...

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2026/09/10

Get a preview of London's new Crossrail tunnel - Europe's largest hidden building site.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

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