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Alice And Her Six Dads (Family Documentary)

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2026/09/29

A warm hearted and emotional film, following 22-year-old Alice as she searches for her real dad.During Alice's life there have been six different men that she's thought of as being her dad - some meant more to her than others. But there's one of these men Alice has no memory of - her biological dad. In this film Alice sets off on a journey to meet these different men from her childhood, and in the process work out what it really means to be a dad. And Alice has a big decision to make, she's recently

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79:24

How Postpartum Psychosis Transformed a Loving Mother...

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2026/09/29

This compelling documentary explores the heartbreaking true story of a mother's descent into postpartum psychosis and the tragic events that followed. Witness the emotional journey of a family as they grapple with an illness many don't understand, told through powerful voicemails, personal accounts, and expert analysis. This film examines the devastating impact of postpartum psychosis, a severe mental health condition that can lead loving mothers to unimaginable acts. We follow the timeline of

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27:49

In Your Face: Confronting Tattoo Prejudice | Real...

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2026/09/28

WINNER Best Documentary at The Lockdown Short Film ShowcaseIn Your Face: Confronting Tattoo Prejudice (Social Experiment Documentary) | Real Stories OriginalTo what extent do face and neck tattoos shape your opinion of someone? Three heavily tattooed people have their facial tattoos covered up by an expert make-up artist as part of a social experiment to compare how they are treated with and without ink, and to explore whether tattoos on the face are the final frontier of self-decoration. Want to

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50:40

Inside The CIA's Deadliest Operation For The World’s...

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2026/09/28

Discover the untold story of the CIA's clandestine mission to capture one of the world’s most notorious fugitives in Afghanistan. Follow the trail of America's elite operatives as they engage in intelligence-driven warfare, risking everything to achieve their objective. This episode unveils the courage and determination behind one of the most critical operations in modern military history.💥 Play Supremacy World War 3 for FREE on PC, iOS, or Android:https://con.onelink.me/kZW6/REST002Receive an

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64:40

Can This Doctor Work Without Prescribing Drugs?...

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2026/09/28

Can This Doctor Work Without Prescribing 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 determined to do something about it.So he’s setting up a radical new drug-free clinic in a

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85:32

Education vs Reality: The Battle for Adults with Autism

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2026/09/27

Best Kept Secret is an intimate look at the emotional and complex journey of young adults with autism and their families as they transition from the structured world of school to the uncertain realities of adulthood. As graduation day nears for a group of students from a special needs school in Newark, New Jersey, their dedicated teacher, Ms. Janet Mino, and their families are thrust into a battle for their futures. With a lack of resources and a system that seems to forget about them, the parents

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64:36

The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs (Medical Documentary) |...

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2026/09/27

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 determined to do something about it.So he’s setting up a radical new drug-free clinic in a busy GP surgery

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52:02

President Zelensky: The Spirit of Ukraine

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2026/09/27

One year after Russia’s full-scale invasion, the world is still watching as an unlikely hero leads Ukraine. This documentary tells the story of Volodymyr Zelensky, the former actor and comedian who, when offered a way out, defiantly stated, “I need ammunition, not a ride.” His courage and mastery of communication have drawn comparisons to Winston Churchill, as he has rallied not only his own people but the entire free world against a powerful aggressor. This is the incredible true story of how one

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54:12

Reporters at War: Bringing It All Back Home (EMMY...

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2026/09/26

Reporters At War is a three-part series that takes a long hard look at one of the most dramatic and dangerous careers of modern times, that of the war correspondent.More than 300 journalists have been killed in battle zones in the last dozen years, some 200 of these having been deliberately targeted by their killers.The War in Iraq’s rate of attrition is the highest ever. Though 63 died in the Vietnam between 1963-1975, it’s been estimated that at the above rate around 4,500 journalists would die if

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44:51

Inside The Teen Mental Health Crisis

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2026/09/26

Adolescence is supposed to be the best time of your life, but for many young people, it's a battle with themselves. This documentary tells the true stories of teenagers struggling with their identity, from issues of mental health and finding acceptance to the pressures of social media and the search for love. This powerful film gives an unflinching look into the lives of teens navigating depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, showing what it's really like to feel alone in a crowd. We hear from

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37:09

Vanished: The Missing Surrey Schoolgirl (Unsolved...

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2026/09/26

23 years ago a Surrey schoolgirl vanished. She left for school in the morning, never got there, was spotted that evening in local beauty spot Box Hill, then disappeared off the face of the earth... Two decades later, an ex-counter-terrorist cop living in the nearby town felt that something just didn’t quite add up and started to investigate. He contacted the journalist who originally covered the story to share his suspicions and the case was reignited, bringing new facts and new witnesses to

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57:01

Surviving 9/11: The Untold Stories

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2026/09/25

September 11th, 2001, started as a beautiful day. Nobody could have imagined what was about to happen. This documentary shares the harrowing, first-hand accounts of New Yorkers who lived through the 9/11 attacks, as told through their own words and never-before-seen footage. It’s a raw, emotional look at a day that changed everything—from the moment the planes hit the Twin Towers to the dust cloud that engulfed Manhattan and the search for hope and unity in the aftermath. Hear the stories of the

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54:04

The Families Left Behind: What Happens When A...

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2026/09/25

The Missing (Missing Person Documentary) | Real StoriesEvery two minutes, someone in Britain disappears. Most are found within 48 hours. But every year, more than 2000 people go missing and do not return. This powerful observational documentary tells the emotive stories of three families whose loved ones have vanished into thin air:A devoted mother who walked out of her house 3 years ago and disappeared, leaving behind her husband and their young baby.A motorsports mechanic who drove away from his

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52:18

The Assassination Effect: How The World Reacts to...

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2026/09/25

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 notable historical examples, we see how assassins have not only changed immediate political landscapes but

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19:36

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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85:17

Inside The Most Terrifying Day in US History

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2026/09/24

September 11th, 2001. A day that changed America and the world forever. This documentary tells the definitive story of what happened on 9/11, using never-before-heard audio from air traffic control and first responders. We follow the events of that fateful morning minute by minute, from the initial hijacking of Flight 11 to the tragic collapse of the Twin Towers and the Pentagon attack. This film features the heroic final calls of flight attendants, the desperate scramble of military personnel, and

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60:00

The Drug Trial That Went Horribly Wrong

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2026/09/24

On Monday 13 March 2006, eight healthy young men took part in a clinical trial of an experimental drug known as TGN1412. The drug was intended to treat leukaemia and had already been successfully tested on monkeys but never on humans.It should have been a routine clinical trial but it soon spiralled into one of the most infamous medical emergencies in recent British history.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more -

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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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Reporters At War: Dying To Tell A Story (EMMY AWARD...

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2026/09/23

Reporters At War: Dying To Tell A Story (EMMY AWARD WINNING) Reporters At War is a three-part series that takes a long hard look at one of the most dramatic and dangerous careers of modern times, that of the war correspondent.More than 300 journalists have been killed in battle zones in the last dozen years, some 200 of these having been deliberately targeted by their killers.The War in Iraq’s rate of attrition is the highest ever. Though 63 died in the Vietnam between 1963-1975, it’s been estimated

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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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