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For immersive documentaries that delve into the depths of human experiences, Real Stories is your ultimate destination. Here, we curate the finest documentaries from around the globe, ensuring a diverse and captivating selection, including many award-winning films. Don"t miss out on the latest updates and releases – hit that subscribe button and join our community of documentary enthusiasts. Get ready to explore stories that will touch your heart, ignite conversations, and inspire change. Real

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Pretty Boys (Male Model Documentary) | Real Stories

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2026/08/17

Being a runway model is every girl's dream… But is it every boy's? Pretty Boys goes behind-the-scenes of the catwalks and editorial shoots of male models. This gripping documentary brings us up close and personal with many beautiful men and the fashion world that consumes them. Filmed candidly, it explores the lives of models at different stages of their careers.The film focuses on Kelly, a young male model from America who visits Milan with hopes of taking his career to the next step through

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A Journey into the Mind of a Killer | The Fisherman...

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2026/08/17

Retired detective Gordon Davie guides us on a chilling journey into the mind of notorious child murderer James Ryan O'Neill who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of two young boys after arriving in Tasmania in 1975. He is Tasmania's longest-serving prisoner for a single offence.Twenty-seven years later, Davie was curious to know the circumstances that led to a good-looking, intelligent young man spending so long in prison. He also wanted to investigate the links between a number of

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65:17

Sex Trafficking: Inside The Billion-Dollar Crime...

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2026/08/16

An estimated half million women are trafficked annually for the purpose of sexual slavery. They are "exported" to over 50 countries including Britain, Italy, Japan, Germany, Israel, Turkey, China, Kosovo, Canada and the United States. Misunderstood and widely tolerated, sex trafficking has become a multi- billion dollar underground industry. According to the International Herald Tribune, human trafficking is the fastest growing form of organized crime in Eastern Europe. Kidnapped and/or lured by

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65:05

Inside Broadmoor (Notorious Prison Documentary) |...

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2026/08/14

Broadmoor is Britain's most notorious hospital prison for the criminally insane, whose infamous inmates have included Ronnie Kray and 'Yorkshire Ripper' Peter Sutcliffe. Currently Broadmoor houses 400 of the most difficult, disturbed and dangerous people in Britain. With material from inside the hospital, this film offers a unique insight into how a civilised society treats those who are both bad and mad.Originally broadcast in 2002.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here:

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My Sister The Geisha (Tokyo Red Light District...

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2026/08/13

This is the confused emotional journey of an innocent abroad. Kat, Chloe’s sister came over to join them and they started filming her on her first day. Over three months she goes through a lot of drink, a lot of business cards and a lot of soul searching. At the end of the film she has to face a momentous personal decision.In a very strange world where hostesses are a special kind of modern-day geisha, it gets to the heart of what drives men and how feelings can transcend a commercial

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56:47

In The Shadow Of Feeling (Psychopath Documentary) |...

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2026/08/13

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 have a rich history in the media of being portrayed as mastermind serial killers and mass murderers. The

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57:52

ADHD: Out of Control Kids (Medical/Parenting...

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2026/08/12

This poignant film examines the lives of people who suffer from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Behavioural characteristics include severe distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Diagnosis has proved controversial as most sufferers are diagnosed when young and treatment is for life. Filmed in New Zealand, the programme shows the reality of dealing with children so difficult they can barely interact with their peers, let alone family members.The film also features adult

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69:47

How The Moon Landing Was Faked Explained

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2026/08/12

When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in July 1969 the world was suddenly split into two categories – those who believe the Apollo 11 landings, and those who don’t. We’ll investigate both sides of this debate – as 10-15% of the American public still believe the moon landings were fake in one way or another. This film recreates the scene out in the desert and tests the most popular, and persistent conspiracy theories!Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please

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58:11

Solving His Best Friend's Suspicious Death |...

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2026/08/09

Looking For Mike (Mysterious Death Documentary) | Real StoriesLooking For Mike follows filmmaker Dylan Reibling as he investigates the mysterious death of his friend, computer salesman Michael De Bourcier. Mike's sudden death in 2002 has remained an unsolved cold case with the Toronto Police - until the filmmakers started digging deeper. They attempt to uncover his real identity, search for his family and friends, and try to understand the strange series of events leading up to his death.Want to

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31:36

The Russians Are Coming (Super Rich Russians...

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2026/08/08

The Russians Are Coming lifts the lid on the exclusive world of super rich Russians who want an English Public School education for their children. Dina Karpova epitomises the aspirational and determined Russians who are embracing the capitalist ethos of the West. A glamorous international property broker, she capitalises on Russia’s love for all things English. Dina has sent her own son to school in the UK and now she is fast-tracking her clients’ children into England’s high society by introducing

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72:04

Could You Forgive The Killer Of Your Children?

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2026/08/08

Leonard is serving a life sentence in a Florida prison for the murders of Patricia and Chris. Agnes — the victims’ mother and grandmother — decided to contact Leonard in the hope it would help her heal from this tragedy and give it meaning. As the law didn’t allow her to meet Leonard, she wrote to him instead. Their exchange led them to join in a mutual fight to promote restorative justice — an alternative stance on justice based on prevention and victim/offender dialog. Their struggle echoes those

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63:52

The Untold Origin of Pope Francis

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2026/08/07

From Argentina to Rome, The People’s Pope tells the story of Pope Francis—his rise, reforms, and how he led the Church with bold compassion and a voice for the forgotten.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

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America's "Craziest" Cat Ladies! (Animal Lover...

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2026/08/06

Cat Ladies unravels the real story behind the oft-ridiculed 'cat lady' - a cultural stereotype and figure of ridicule for women of a certain age with too many furry companions. Through the intimate portrait of four unique 'cat ladies' we create a sensitive and emotionally honest portrait of women whose lives and self-worth have become intractably linked to cats.It's not the number of cats that defines someone as a 'cat lady', but rather their attachment, or non-attachment, to human beings. They

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60:59

Sir Trevor McDonald: Inside America's Most Notorious...

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2026/08/04

Inside Death Row with Trevor McDonald | Real StoriesThis two-part series sees veteran presenter Sir Trevor McDonald come face to face with some of the world’s most dangerous criminals as he gets exclusive access to one of America’s oldest and most notorious prisons. Housing 1900 inmates, 12 of whom are on death row, Trevor spends two weeks in the dark and forbidding world of Indiana State Maximum Security Prison. He hears from men who know what it is like to live under the shadow of the death

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64:19

Love, Life and Death In A Day (Circle of Life...

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2026/08/03

This is the story of one single day in one British city and the Births, Deaths and Marriages that take place in one twenty four hour period. Sue Bourne and her team set out to show that as we all go about our daily lives on any particular day in exactly the same 24 hour period something momentous, life changing or life affirming is bound to be happening in other people’s lives. By focusing on Birth, Death and Marriage we showed how different people react to hugely important moments in their life.

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The Violent Raid That Shook The Christian World

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2026/08/03

Dan Snow travels to Lindisfarne, site of the infamous Viking raid, and explores its sacred past.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

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Decades of Love: How 20 Marriages Evolved (Marriage...

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2026/08/03

The Weddings page of the Brighton and Hove Gazette. August 1980. Twenty couples all on one page – captured for a moment in time. What would happen to those happy, smiling couples once they embarked on married life together? What would the intervening 25 years bring with them? Wedding Days proved to be a fascinating journey – a charming, moving film that provided a social history of Britain, a unique perspective of both marriage and of the last quarter of a century.First broadcast in 2006.Want to

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64:28

Diana: The Death Of The People's Princess

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2026/08/02

Diana: The Inquest takes a remarkable look at the mysterious beginnings and proceedings of the British inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana, Dodi Al Fayed and their driver Henri Paul. Featuring statements from those most closely connected to the three people who died on that tragic night, and exclusive CCTV footage from cameras inside the Ritz Hotel where they spent some of their last hours, the film highlights the important questions that the inquest aimed to answer.Were Dodi and Diana

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80:32

The Hidden Lives Of Jerusalem: Beyond the Headlines

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2026/08/02

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 - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

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Too Posh To Pay (Wealthy Crime Documentary) | Real...

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2026/08/01

Revealing documentary that uncovers the so-called respectable members of the middle classes who cheat, fiddle and steal their way through life, from petty crime such as fiddling tax and insurance to more serious offences like burglary, forgery and fraud.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

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