Real Stories Videos
William, a former UK drug dealer with a history of violence and crack-induced psychosis, faces a parole board after 15 years in prison. His release raises questions about rehabilitation, societal reintegration, and accountability, as his probation officer and victim's family grapple with the decision.
Acclaimed Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh explores the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada through a documentary journey across key locations, highlighting unresolved cases and the human impact of the epidemic.
War historian Norm Christie and Canadian veterans retrace their steps during the Korean War, detailing battles at Chail-Li, the Jamestown Line, and the Sangok Position. They highlight the defense of Hill 355 and interactions with locals impacted by the conflict.
Donal visits a South African city where violent crime rates are nearly three times the national average, a location prone to sudden conflict, as part of the "World's Toughest Towns" project.
Cape Town hospital, in South Africa's Murder Capital, treats up to 100 stabbing and assault cases weekly, with 80% of admitted patients under 25.
A documentary explores four families' experiences grieving the loss of a newborn, blending verité footage, interviews, and still photos to highlight their emotional, medical, and ethical challenges. It emphasizes the importance of remembering brief lives impacted by such loss, framing the story as a tribute to these infants rather than focusing on death.
The case of serial killer Christopher Halliwell is examined through the investigation led by Detective Steve Fulcher, focusing on the pursuit and challenges in apprehending the offender. The documentary highlights the complexities of the case and the efforts to bring Halliwell to justice.
Jason Freeman, grandson of Charles Manson, documents his struggle to escape his family’s violent legacy, detailing his attempts to avoid replicating his father’s and grandfather’s crimes. The series includes unheard prison calls from Manson, his failed meeting with the killer, and a court battle over Manson’s remains, culminating in a tense funeral home encounter.
A remote New Zealand island tour highlights unique features: the sole policeman, a pilot's 1950s flight simulator, a sacred grove with Moriori descendant Shirley, Pitt Island's isolated school (7 pupils, including principal's children), and the 7th-generation Gregory-Hunts farming family raising 11 children.
Climate Chaos in the South examines climate change's impact on Southern Hemisphere regions, including desertification, coastal destruction, and rising natural disasters. It features victims and experts from Africa, Asia, and South America, emphasizing displacement and ecological loss, supported by organizations like Greenpeace and Oxfam.
Extreme athlete Richard Parks attempted an oxygen-free Everest climb to study altitude-induced physiological changes linked to dementia. His blood tests at 23,000 feet revealed a critical complication, forcing a life-threatening decision between continuing the ascent or prioritizing survival.
Clinton Young, 19, was convicted of murdering two men and sentenced to death in 2001. Despite lack of DNA evidence, conflicting testimonies, and claims of coerced witnesses, he remains on death row. A documentary investigates the case, highlighting trial irregularities and his ongoing appeals for innocence.