Real Stories
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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 Stories is part of the Little Dot Studios Network.
Episodes
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The Monster Of Florence: The Most Covered-Up Cold Case In Italian History
This is a deep-dive investigation into the decades-long Italian cold case known as the Monster of Florence, where eight young couples were brutally murdered and mutilated between 1968 and 1985. We go beyond the initial conviction of the "picnicking friends" to uncover an epic travesty of justice...
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Inside the FBI Operation that Destroyed the Mafia
In 1979, the FBI targeted Allen Dorfman, a key figure in organized crime who funneled millions from the Teamsters pension fund into mafia-run casinos. Backed by powerful mobsters, he turned the fund into a "Mafia Bank," profiting through kickbacks and bribes.
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The Winner Loser (Extraordinary Person Documentary)
Daniel Macnee can’t even remember what the weather was like yesterday. Since a devastating condition called hydrocephalus destroyed his memory function 22 years ago, he has created an extraordinary way of coping and navigating through life – piecing together his own history and fighting to hold...
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Dying for Drugs (Pharmaceutical Investigation Documentary) | Real Stories
A powerful international investigation of the global pharmaceutical industry.Uploaded 20-12-17Every year, many new drugs come to market which offer hope to the sick and dying. They also bring billions of pounds into the coffers of the pharmaceutical industry, making Big Pharma the most profitable...
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How Six Death Row Killers Vanished From America's 'Escape-Proof' Prison
An in-depth documentary chronicling the 1984 escape of the Mecklenburg Six, the largest death row prison breakout in US history. Discover how six convicted murderers—including notorious serial killers like the Briley brothers—outsmarted guards at a high-security Virginia prison using homemade...
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Inside The Secret Processes Of Word-Class Artists
'Art and Design' offers an intimate and multifaceted look into the lives and minds of working artists. Explore the inspiration, techniques, and philosophies that drive creation, from portraiture and sculpture to digital and public art. Hear firsthand how artists navigate the complex relationship...
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Jerusalem: The Complex City Divided by Ultra-Orthodox Jews and Palestinians
'24 Hours Jerusalem' Season 1, Episode 1: Experience the stark contrasts of Jerusalem after midnight, a city uniquely defined by faith and geopolitical walls. This documentary follows the unseen lives of those working through the night, from the dedicated Ultra-Orthodox Jewish volunteers of the...
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Why The CIA Missed Bin Laden 10 Times
From 'CIA Declassified', Season 1, Episode 6: The thrilling, declassified true story of the 15-year hunt for Osama bin Laden. Follow the CIA's dedicated counter-terrorism unit, a small team nicknamed "The Sisterhood," as they relentlessly track the world's most wanted terrorist from the 1993…
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Homeless People Tell Their Stories (Breadline Documentary) | Real Stories
Behind every homeless person is a story. How did they end up living on the streets? How do they survive and what are their expectations for the future?Uploaded 01-07-18Mark Horvath has experienced the highs and lows of the American dream - from a successful career in TV to barely surviving,...
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The Daily Life Of Children Fighting Rare Diseases
'Paul O'Grady's Little Heroes', Season 2, Episodes 1 to 6: Witness the extraordinary courage of children and the groundbreaking medical work happening inside one of the world's leading pediatric hospitals. This powerful documentary follows young patients like Daniel, fighting aggressive juvenile...
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Reporters at War: War, Lies and Videotape (EMMY AWARD-WINNING Documentary)
War coverage becomes difficult when journalists become targets for the enemy and the military controls access to the stories.Uploaded 28-10-18Reporters 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...
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How Corporations Are Ruining Your Health (Food Industry Documentary) | Real Stories
When we walk into a supermarket, we assume that we have the widest possible choice of healthy foods. But in fact, over the course of the 20th century, our food system was co-opted by corporate forces whose interests do not lie in providing the public with fresh, healthy, sustainably-produced...
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Delivering Aid To Afghanistan: Honeymoon in Kabul
Honeymoon in Kabul is an inspirational documentary which follows newly weds, midwife Maggie Haertsch and clown doctor Jean Paul Bell, on their whirlwind mission to take medical aid and humour to the children of Kabul. Maggie and Jean Paul arrive in Kabul amidst riots and discover that their...
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The Hidden Lives on My Street: An Unexpected Journey
Sue Bourne had lived in her street for fifteen years yet she knew practically none of her neighbours. While she relished the anonymity this afforded her she was also nosy and wanted to find out what lay behind the other 115 doorways in her street. She began knocking on the doors and meeting her...
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Does The Prison System Want Them To Fail? The Fight For A Second Chance
Every year, 25,000 inmates are released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in Huntsville, taking their first steps back into the free world. This film captures the raw emotions of release day, where excitement clashes with the overwhelming shock of freedom. Many men,...
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Did JFK Inspire America's Most Dangerous Space Program?
In 1961 when President John F Kennedy announced his ambition to put man on the moon, many thought this would never happen. At the time space exploration technology was far behind what was needed to successfully carry out this mission.
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A Little Bit Mongolian (Extraordinary Person Documentary) | Real Stories
The charming story of Angus, a 12 year old boy from Australia who dreams of being the first foreigner to win one of Mongolia’s biggest horse races, the Naadam. Angus travels to the stunning straights of Mongolia with his family and searches for a trainer to take him on. A heart warming and often...
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The Battle That Saved South Korea
From 'In Korea with Norm Christie' Season 1, Episodes 1 and 3: The Korean War (1950-1953) is often called "The Forgotten War," but for 20,000 Canadians, it was a bloody conflict that defined a generation. This marathon explores Canada's crucial, yet often overlooked, role in defending South Korea...
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The Risky World of Hardcore Bingo (Gambling Documentary) | Real Stories
Jackpot takes viewers inside the strange, compelling, sometimes hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking world of hardcore Bingo players. With their cards laid out in front of them, and their hopes and dreams riding on the next number out of the machine, these passionate players have devoted an...
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Unbelievable Human Abilities That Defy Science
Some people push the limits of what we think is possible. Biologist and survivalist Tom Hunt is on a mission to find them and explores the science behind these superhuman feats.
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Climbing Everest's Death Zone | The Link Between High Altitude and Your Brain
Extreme athlete Richard Parks attempts a solo climb of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen—a feat reserved only for the world's elite climbers. But this is more than just a physical challenge. Parks is collaborating with scientists to conduct a groundbreaking, high-altitude experiment to…
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Chávez: Venezuela's President Who Hated America
Chávez is a documentary based on the public and political life of the Venezuelan Ex-President from the day of the rebellion he commanded on February 4th, 1992 until his death on March 2013. In 1992, a paratrooper named Hugo Chávez failed to overthrow a government, only to emerge as a national...
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The Secret Story Of How The CIA Fooled Everyone
This documentary reveals the incredible, declassified true story of the "Canadian Caper" during the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis. While 52 Americans were held captive, six diplomats managed to escape the embassy and hide. Facing certain capture and death, the CIA launched one of its most audacious...
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The Untold Truth of the 2014 World Cup
For Brazilians, the 2014 FIFA World Cup was supposed to be a dream come true, a moment of national pride and celebration. Instead, it became a nightmare. This documentary reveals the true story behind the world's most expensive World Cup, exposing the staggering costs, the widespread corruption,...
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Facing Life After Facing Death (Death Row Documentary)
We follow the plight of Duma Kumalo as he is wrongly convicted of murder, spends time on death row, and is finally granted a reprieve moments before he is to hang. A harrowing account of human suffering and as he says, 'facing death is hard, but facing life after facing death is harder'.Uploaded...
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The Secret Preparation Of Elite Chess Players
'King Chess' looks inside the high-stakes world of elite competitive chess, chronicling the 2018 Candidates Tournament in Berlin and the subsequent World Chess Championship match in London. Witness the grueling 17-day Candidates tournament, where eight super-Grandmasters—including American...
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The World's Toughest Ultra-Marathon
Experience the emotional and physical intensity of the Comrades Marathon, South Africa's legendary 90km ultra-marathon. This documentary dives into the lives of ordinary runners—from a blind athlete with a second chance at life to a former winner dedicated to his late daughter—who tackle the...
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Inheritance: A Family's Legacy of Crime and Tragedy | Real Stories True Crime Documentary
A serious yet quirky exploration into the mystery of a treacherous mother and daughter act who trick lonely old men into appointing them as beneficiaries in their wills. The story unearths a legacy of crime dating back over forty years.Uploaded 09-12-17Want to watch more full-length…
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The Competitive World of Buffet Hunting (Overeating Documentary) | Real Stories
These buffet hunters are determined to beat the all-you-can-eat restaurants they visit. In an eating-frenzy hardly seen before, narrator Johnny Vegas guides us through the 2,000,000 Calorie Buffet, while offering a naked eye on all-you-can-eat restaurants on Britain's high-streets.Uploaded...
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Why I Quit The Far Right
Antek, 22, grows up in a deeply religious and radical right-wing family in contemporary Poland. Catholicism, nationalism and especially celibacy define his world. Over several years, filmmaker Hanka Nobis follows him, his friends and his family with her crew. She sees Antek enjoy his growing…
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The Untold Story Of Why The Atom Bomb Was Used On Japan
From 'Battlefield', Season 4, Episode 10: This episode chronicles the brutal and decisive "island-hopping" campaign waged by American forces across the Pacific in World War II, from the initial victory at Guadalcanal to the horrific final battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
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How The CIA's Psychological Warfare Defeated A President
From 'CIA Declassified', Series 1, Episode 10: Based on recently declassified files, this documentary exposes Operation PB Success, the CIA's first-ever mission to overthrow a democratically elected, left-wing government in Latin America. In 1954, fearing the spread of Communism, President...
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Living Two Lives: Grayson Perry's Journey of Self-Expression
He’s a 43-year-old happily married man and devoted father. He’s also the transvestite potter from Essex who won the prestigious British art award, the Turner prize. In the fine art world, Grayson Perry has two unique selling points. One is his expressive pottery and the other is Claire. His...
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Autism: Challenging Behaviour (Controversial Autism Treatment Documentary) | Real Stories
If you thought you knew everything you needed to know about autism, think again.Uploaded 08-09-17Prepare to have your preconceptions challenged by this intelligent, moving and gripping BBC exploration of the controversy surrounding Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), an intensive intervention used…
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The Red Lion (British Drinking Culture Documentary) | Real Stories
The Red Lion (British Drinking Culture Documentary) | Real StoriesUploaded 22-09-17The Red Lion is based on a very simple idea – take the most common name for a pub (The Red Lion) and then take the people who drink in the 600 pubs across the UK with that name to throw light on our drinking…
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The Challenges Of Being A Woman In Government
'Hunting in Packs' provides an intimate, unfiltered look at the lives and struggles of three prominent women in national politics: U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Canadian MP Michelle Rempel Garner, and U.K. MP Jess Phillips. Sharing their experiences across three different countries, they...
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The Most Heartbreaking Story Of Wrongful Imprisonment
From 'Struggle For Justice', Season 1, Episode 3, 5, 6: Three men. Three lives destroyed by lies, cover-ups, and a deeply flawed justice system. This premium documentary from Real Stories examines the shocking true stories of Felix Mishu, Rejean H., and Donald Marshall Jr., who collectively spent...
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How a Mother's Loss Led to a Life-Changing Health Clinic in Africa
This takes you on the journey of a mother who, after losing her son, turned her grief into a beacon of hope for thousands. Through immense personal tragedy, she built the Billy Raiden Memorial Clinic, a lifeline in a place where healthcare was once nonexistent.
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Inside a Balinese Royal Wedding: Tradition Meets Modernity | Real Stories
For most mothers, organizing any wedding is stressful enough. But what if you are also an Australian-born Royal Princess and expected to supervise complex Hindu traditions stretching back centuries?Uploaded 07-09-17As the first non-Balinese Royal bride, Princess Asri is also the buffer between…
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Inside the 1979 Iran Revolution
In 1979, Iran underwent a profound transformation. This documentary meticulously chronicles the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's 2,500-year monarchy, detailing the ascent of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and the subsequent establishment of an Islamic theocracy.
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Inside The World’s Most Secret Billionaire Dinner Parties
Discover what it takes to feed Britain's wealthiest in this exclusive behind-the-scenes look. Follow elite producers and suppliers who craft opulent dining experiences—from bespoke molecular gastronomy events to superyacht meals with rare caviar and gold-leaf dishes. Luxury is redefined as...
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Mum And Me (Alzheimer's Documentary) | Real Stories
This powerful documentary, first broadcast in 2009, hit a chord with thousands of people – not just those who are dealing with a relative who has Alzheimer's. The film was an unusual departure from Sue Bourne’s normal approach because she turned the cameras on herself and her family to make the...
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Bus Pass Bandits (Old Age Criminals Documentary) | Real Stories
A wonderfully anarchic and humorous look at old age pensioners who had taken to crime in their sunset years. The documentary had a fantastic parade of old time crooksters – from small scale smugglers to the bank fraudster who set up false accounts in the names of his dead pets. There was Ivy the...
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The Hidden Truth Behind The Adult Industry (and their unique pets)
This film explores the emotional lives of 22 of the biggest Adult Film Stars through their interaction with various family pets.
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Why The Biggest Financial Crash Is Yet To Come
The worldwide mountain of debt is more than 300 % of the world’s annual economic output. Since the pandemic, debt expansion is out of control. Will the system collapse under its weight?
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This Heavily Tattooed Man Wears Makeup To See How People Treat Him
Jason finds that when he goes out with his tattoos, he's treated like a criminal, so he takes part in a social experiment. Jason puts make-up over his tattoos to see if the public will treat him differently, the results will definitely surprise you!Uploaded 19-10-18Want to watch more full-length...
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Finding Surrogacy: Real Life Gay Dads (LGBTQ+ Documentary)
In this documentary, first broadcast in 2000 and before same-sex marriage was legal in the U.K., we follow the story of how a gay couple who have been together for 11 years, end up being Dads. Frustrated in their attempts to adopt a child in England, they decide to put money where biology can’t...
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My Breasts Or My Life (Medical Documentary)
A powerful and emotional film following a young woman as she goes through a harrowing but ultimately life saving ordeal.Uploaded 09-08-17Want 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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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 Stories is part of the Little Dot Studios Network.
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