Real Stories Videos
A documentary explores how 97% of the global money supply exists as credit, revealing banks' role in creating money and shaping economies. It argues this system, overlooked by economists, contributes to crises and housing affordability issues, citing expert interviews and UK-focused analysis.
A woman was scammed twice by online fraudsters, losing thousands. Investigators Kym Marsh and Ashley John-Baptiste tracked the scammer, leading to a confrontation revealing the extent of the deception. Victims shared their experiences, highlighting the emotional and financial toll of such crimes.
HIV, the second deadliest disease, has claimed over 30 million lives since its discovery. Despite effective treatments like ARVs, new infections and AIDS-related deaths persist, highlighting the role of social norms in its transmission. Social networking technologies now help track behavior patterns to address these challenges.
Retired detective Gordon Davie investigated James Ryan O'Neill, Tasmania's longest-serving prisoner for murdering two boys in 1975. Over three years, Davie built a relationship with O'Neill through shared hobbies, exploring his past and potential links to other crimes. O'Neill, described as eloquent and well-educated, remained a complex figure throughout the inquiry.
At 15, Kenneth Young received a life without parole sentence, sparking legal battles over juvenile justice and rehabilitation. His case highlights debates on punishment, redemption, and the impact of his actions on victims, while emphasizing his family's support and efforts to challenge his sentencing.
During World War II, Marcel Petiot, a French doctor, posed as a resistance operative in Occupied Paris, preying on Jews, criminals, and partisans. His escalating crimes prompted a joint investigation by French police and Gestapo as the body count rose.
Naomi Oni was attacked with sulfuric acid in 2012 after being stalked in London. Since then, UK acid attacks have doubled, with two occurring daily and 450 in London last year. Corrosive substances now commonly replace knives, causing severe physical and psychological harm to victims and their families.
David Simpson, a luxury safari pilot in the Central African Republic, witnessed a massacre by warlord Joseph Kony. Accused of murder and witchcraft, he was attacked by a lynch mob, jailed in a brutal facility, and faced a death sentence amid a prison riot that destroyed the facility. He now shares his ordeal publicly.
Aileen Wuornos: America's Most Vicious Female Serial Killer examines the murders committed by Aileen Wuornos, tracing her violent crime spree, arrest, and the investigation that led to one of the most controversial murder convictions in American history.
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer examines the controversial case of convicted serial killer Aileen Wuornos, questioning how the media, legal system, and public perception shaped one of the most debated murder cases in American history.
Aileen Wuornos: The Story of a Serial Killer follows the final chapter of one of America's most notorious female serial killers, examining her crimes, life on death row, and the events leading to her execution.
Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcelus Clay Jr., rose as a groundbreaking boxer with unprecedented style, defeating champions early in his career. His life outside boxing included personal struggles, such as failed marriages, loss of his title, controversial Islamic conversion, and eventual Parkinson's diagnosis, documented through archival footage and private moments.