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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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  1. 21

    Unsolved Mysteries: The Most Chilling Unsolved Cold Case

    Glenda Morrisseau was 19-years-old when she went out with family on July 17th, 1991 near their home in Winnipeg. When they arrived home, Glenda’s sister Doreen turned around to unlock the door, and when she turned back she saw a car quickly drive off with Glenda inside. Glenda was found murdered on August 7th, 1991.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    This Man Executed 62 People Then Simply Left

    What is the true cost of the death penalty? This documentary explores the complex moral landscape of capital punishment through the eyes of those who have lived it. From Jerry Givens, a former chief executioner who put 62 people to death before questioning the system, to families of murder victims who find themselves at odds over the meaning of "closure." We follow the harrowing story of Earl Washington Jr., a man with an IQ of 69 who came within days of execution for a crime he didn’t commit, and the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing as they grapple with the sentencing of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. It is a raw, unflinching look at justice, error, and the human capacity for both vengeance and forgiveness.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

  3. 19

    Somali Pirates Taken Down By Special Forces Mercenaries

    This documentary chronicles the harrowing tale of the MV Iceberg 1, a container ship hijacked by Somali pirates and held captive for nearly 1,000 days. As the crew faced brutal conditions and their owners abandoned them, a group of mercenaries trained the newly formed Puntland Maritime Police Force for a daring rescue mission.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Destination Burma (World War II Documentary) | Real Stories

    Want to watch more History Documentaries? Go to our dedicated history documentary channel called Timeline - https://goo.gl/WHJFhhGriff Rhys Jones goes on a personal journey to explore his father's secretive military past bringing him from Wales to Ghana and Nigeria in West Africa and into the deep jungles of Burma. Here, he discovers incredible and previously unheard stories from the Second World War, and discovers how this war truly affected lives on a global scale, injuring and claiming the lives of West African soldiers in Burma fighting the Japanese. Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed by Digital Rights Group (DRG). Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Jonny Kennedy: The Man Whose Skin Fell Off (BAFTA-AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY) | Real Stories

    Jonny Kennedy is a man with a lot to do. He’s got just four months to move home, meet Nell McAndrew, fly a plane, visit Downing Street... and plan his own funeral.So Johnny decided to work with filmmaker Patrick Collerton to document his last months, resulting in this uplifting, confounding and provocatively humorous story. Though not shying away from the grim reality, the film is a celebration of a life lived to the full. It features an interview with his mother Edna who has been his life-long carer and now faces the prospect of Johnny’s death with disarming mixed feelings.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 Digital Rights Group (DRG). Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by YIPP FILMSThe Man Whose Skin Fell Off (BAFTA-AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY) - Real Stories

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    The Whistleblowers Fighting to Expose Mexico’s Corrupt Cartels

    Jose Guevara, Michael Chamberlin and Ariana Garcia are Mexican whistleblowers exposing corruption and drug trafficking. They aim to bring top officials to the International Criminal Court for justice.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! Five Days Without Parents | Girls Alone I Real Stories

    Girls Alone (Social Experiment Documentary) Boys Alone tested the common belief that a pack of boys left together in a house with no adult control for a long period of time will self-destruct – the theory couldn’t have been more right. This film applies the same house rules and observes what happens when ten 12 year old girls are left in a house alone for five days.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 Digital Rights Group (DRG). Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by Dual Purpose Productions

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    Investigating The Conspiracy Behind Michael Jackson's Shocking Death

    On June 25, 2009, American singer Michael Jackson died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication at his home on North Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills. His personal physician, Conrad Murray, said he found Jackson in his room, not breathing and with a weak pulse, and administered CPR on Jackson to no avail.On August 28, 2009, the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled that Jackson's death was a homicide. Shortly before his death, Jackson had reportedly been administered propofol and two anti-anxiety benzodiazepines, lorazepam, and midazolam, in his home. Law enforcement officials charged Murray with involuntary manslaughter on November 7, 2011, and served two years of his four-year prison sentence, early release per good behavior.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Roswell: The World’s Biggest Alien Cover-Up Finally Exposed

    Uncover the truth behind the Roswell coverup! Through gripping interviews, expert insights, and declassified files, this documentary reveals the secrets, lies, and mysteries of one of history's most debated events. Are we alone, or was the truth hidden in plain sight?Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Raw and Uncensored Holocaust Survivors Recount Horrific Nazi Experiments

    Adolf Hitler’s regime of terror and destruction inflicted brutal horrors throughout the Third Reich. Ideas of making Germany great again and establishing a pure race indoctrinated the German people to support him indefinitely. The Nazi Regime under Adolf Hitler imposed some of the most insane forms of eugenics and medical experiments the world has ever seen.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    The Men With Multiple Wives (Polygamy Documentary) | Real Stories

    The Men With Many Wives (Polygamy Documentary) | Real StoriesPolygamy – the practice of having more than one wife – is illegal in the UK. Despite this, the number of polygamous marriages is rising. The question is, why? To find out, this investigative documentary goes into people’s homes, Muslim community centres and matchmaking services to get answers to some downright awkward questions like: Why exactly do the men need more than one wife? Why would a woman give up her legal rights to marry a man who already has a wife? Through individual testimonies by men and women involved, the film sheds light on one of the most contentious issues facing Britain’s Muslim community.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 ITV. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    The Fog of War: The Trauma Of Friendly Fire

    They call it the fog of war - when brothers in arms accidentally kill each other. Two parallel stories, in Afghanistan and in France set 60 years apart, explore the emotional wake of these military tragedies.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Survival Inside The World's Toughest Women's Prison

    How do inmates survive Singapore’s only women’s prison? Follow six women as they navigate the harsh realities of life behind bars. From a mother-daughter reunion and a long-awaited family visit to the constant threat of "lockup," tensions rise as they face the weight of their pasts and the uncertainty of their futures.0:00 Inside the women’s prison2:10 Joanna's prison cell05:01 Arts Behind Bars06:04 Joanna's trigger06:36 Yard day: chance to see the sun08:14 Christeen's criminal charge09:02 Institution A4’s cell structure 09:28 New inmate arrives: dos and don’ts11:24 A life sentence13:00 Out-of-Cell Activity: a precious hour14:11 Joanna's outburst16:45 Work as rehabilitation programme for inmates18:15 What Haziqah's working for19:26 Haziqah struggles after urgent message22:05 Correctional Unit Attendants start the day26:06 Prison's simple pleasures29:00 Christeen's relationship with children30:41 Joanna faces consequences33:11 Juliana worries about imprisoned daughter36:36 Juliana’s drug past38:44 Christeen prepares for long-awaited visit41:00 Ration Exchange Day42:20 How cellmates improvise 43:35 Halen's half a lifetime in prisonInstagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Igor: The Boy Who Dared To Dream (Medical Documentary) | Real Stories

    Following the success of the major award-winning documentary Igor - Child Of Chernobyl, the team return to continue this remarkable story.Watch the first part of Igor's story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I88w3IxO-MgWant 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 - @realstoriesdocs

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    Gangs Of Britain: Liverpool (Gang Culture Documentary) | Real Stories

    A historical look at Britain's most notorious gangs; this time in Liverpool, with a focus on the infamous Cornerman.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed by Digital Rights Group (DRG). Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Little Joe | Episode 6 - Trophy | Real Stories

    Listen to our podcast episode on the mysterious case behind our Real Stories Original: "Vanished: The Surrey Schoolgirl" with journalist Martin Bright here: http://bit.ly/VanishedE6 In the final episode, Joe gives us two big success stories of Australia’s most difficult repossessions. The result behind these stories show why Joe is one of the most unique Debt Collectors in Australia.‘Little Joe’ is a short-form documentary series set in the hyperreal world of Debt Collector Joseph. With his unique voice and compelling stories, Joe gives the viewer a voyeuristic insight into the grinding gears of a debt dependent society, through the eyes of a guy who grew up and is now fixture in the infamous crime belt of Sydney’s western suburbs.Watch the whole series here - https://is.gd/littlejoeseries Directed by David RatnerA Ratner & Co Production for Little Dot StudiosProduction Funding from Screen Australia & Little Dot StudiosAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsTwitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsContent licensed from Real Stories. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] Produced by Ratner & CoWant to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu

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    Children Of Romania (Adoption Documentary) | Real Stories

    In 1990 Romania, the world was stunned by what was revealed: Images of orphanages, of starving, freezing unloved children, suffering shocking untold misery.Crammed into small rooms, bed-bound on rotting faeces stained matresses, they were closeted away from the society and often malnourished.Many of them in fact were not orphans, but had been placed in the institutions by the desperately poor families who had been forced to have more children than necessary as part of Nicolae Ceausescu’s insane population building policy.Thousands of parents all over the world responded by going to Romania to adopt a child. In some cases it took as little as two weeks to complete the process.324 children were officially adopted into English families and 787 into Irish families. This documentary will tell some of their stories, as we trace the progress of a group of these Romanian orphans and their adoptive families.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 All3 Media. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by

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    Is Elon Musk The Real Reason Behind Tesla's Success?

    This documentary delves into the remarkable journey of Tesla, the company that transformed the automotive industry and redefined the future of transportation. Founded in 2003 by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, Tesla started with a radical vision-to prove that electric vehicles could outperform traditional gas-powered cars and lead the way toward a sustainable energy future. Tesla's early days were marked by innovation and bold ambition, but it wasn't until Elon Musk joined the company in 2004 as its largest investor and chairman that Tesla's trajectory shifted dramatically. Under Musk's leadership, Tesla evolved from a niche player to a global powerhouse, with its electric vehicles revolutionizing the way we think about cars. From the sleek, high-performance Roadster to the mass-market success of the Model 3, Tesla has not only challenged industry norms but also inspired a movement toward cleaner, more sustainable energy. Along the way, Tesla's impact has extended beyond cars to the development of energy storage, solar technology, and autonomous driving, making it a key player in shaping the future of global energy and transportation. Yet, the company's journey has not been without challenges. Tesla has faced production struggles, financial instability, and constant scrutiny. Through it all, the relentless drive to innovate has kept Tesla at the forefront of technological progress, positioning it as a symbol of what's possible when ambition meets ingenuity. This documentary explores Tesla's rise, its ongoing impact, and how it continues to push the boundaries of what the future of transportation can be.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Trawlermen's Lives (Extreme Jobs Documentary) | Authentic Stories

    On the dark, desolate seas for months & months, trawlermen have one of the toughest jobs in the world. Ben Fogle joins a crew to test his mettle to see if he can stand the test of the high seas. 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 ITV. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Britain's Elderly: The Forgotten Poor (Poverty Documentary) | Real Stories

    In 1997 Prime Minister Tony Blair promised the nation that there would be no forgotten people in the Britain he would build. Old is an investigative documentary from Kate Blewett and Brian Woods (Eyes of a Child, Slavery and The Dying Rooms) that shows that being old and forgotten are tragic, undeniable realities for many people in Blair's Britain. Through a handful of characters we are given an insight into a grim future that could await any one of us.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 - @realstoriesdocsFrom OldContent licensed from True Vision. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by True Vision

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    Do The Inmates Of This Prison Deserve a Second Chance?

    The hardest part of prison isn't staying in—it’s getting out. In the final episode at Institution A4, five women confront the looming threat of rejection. From Christeen’s high-stakes sentence review to Yu Xin’s terrifying first job interview, the path to redemption is anything but certain. As Halen bets her future on a stranger and Haziqah pleads for a family visit, one question remains: When the doors finally open, who will be waiting on the other side?Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    The Murderous Poet: A Killer in the Literary World

    Nobody would have guessed that Pierre- François Lacenaire would become a murderer; he was born into a well-to-do family and was a brilliant student. Early on he found he had a passion for letters and poetry. But he will end up on fringes of society. His violent crimes lead to his journey towards what he used to call his fiancee, "guillotine".On December the 14th 1834, Mrs Chardon and her son were found dead, victims of an extremely violent crime. Mrs Chardon is found in her bed whilst her son has been attacked with an axe. Their flat has been turned upside down so it appears that the main motive for the crime was robbery...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 Java Films. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by Pallas Television

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    The Human Mannequin: Living With A Rare Genetic Disorder Turns Muscle Into Bone

    This film is about an inspirational Scottish 18-year-old who is determined to be accepted in the picture-perfect world of fashion, despite her disability. Often in pain and with deteriorating mobility, she puts herself on the line to prove she can work alongside the country’s fashion elite. In the process, she reveals a surprising side to the notorious fashion world.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Could This Asteroid End Life On Earth?

    It appears peaceful, serenely floating through the cosmos—but a single lump of rock contains more explosive power than every nuclear bomb on Earth combined. Traveling at 50 times the speed of sound, a major impact would release 100 million megatons of TNT, triggering tsunamis, earthquakes, and a global "oven effect" that could end human civilization. From the mile-wide scar in Arizona to the hidden craters of Iowa, discover the terrifying evidence of Earth's violent past and the small band of scientists racing to find the "celestial terrorists" before they find us.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    The Challenges Of Having Tourettes As A Kid

    It is thought that one in 100 school children are affected by Tourette’s Syndrome, a neurological condition affecting the brain and nervous system that is characterised by involuntary, random sounds and movements, known as tics - most are boys.There is no cure, but there is hope, thanks to a  pioneering treatment programme at the world renowned leading children’s hospital Great Ormond Street. This moving documentary follows the lives of three boys and their families over a six-month period as they share the reality of living with the condition and the daily obstacles they face. This is their story, in their own words.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 All3 Media. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by Maverick Television

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    Inside The School That Fights Taliban Brainwashing

    The incredible story of the Sabaoon School in Pakistan, which uses psychology, religious scholars and other techniques to reverse years of Taliban indoctrination of young boys. Filmed over 18 months, the film exposes the violence and hardship these boys experienced in the Taliban, including aborted suicide missions, abduction and brainwashing. But its mission of rehabilitation is not without its problems; only a fraction of the boys have made successful transitions back into society, whilst one of the school’s teachers was assassinated.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Britain's Challenging Children (Child Psychology Documentary) | Real Stories

    This film follows life inside 5 UK primary schools to uncover the enormous challenges faced by teachers dealing with violent and disruptive behaviour. 97 percent of teachers say they have to deal with disruptive pupils in their classroom – pupils like Levi in Luton, who regularly has to storm out of class for fear that he might lose control; or Jordyn in Glasgow whose swearing and aggression frightens teachers and classmates alike.With remarkable results, we follow Levi, Jordyn and others as their schools reach out to both children and parents to address the roots of their behaviour.In Jordyn's school she benefits from a Nurture Group, a special room set up as a bridge between home and school, where the whole spectrum of behavours that form a barrier to learning, from complete withdrawal to outright aggression, can be addressed.And in Levi's school headteacher, Hilary Goddard puts into practice her "whole brain behaviour management in the classroom" to help both children, teachers and parents.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 True Vision. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by True Vision

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    Hardcore Mercenaries Take Down Brutal Dictator

    This documentary explores the untold story of the 32 Battalion, a notorious mercenary force formed by South Africa during the Angolan Civil War. It delves into the unit's origins, its role in the conflict, and the fate of its soldiers after the end of apartheid. The film also uncovers the explosive details of the "Wonga Coup," a 2004 plot led by former 32 Battalion members to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea, and the global fallout that followed.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    A Mother's Twisted Love (Cancer Hoax Documentary) | Real Stories

    This disturbing film tells the inside story of a mother, Terri Milbrandt, who pretended her daughter had cancer and appealed to her close- knit community for help to pay the medical bills. Seven-year-old Hannah had her head shaved and was given sleeping pills by her mother. It seems that when she awoke she was told she had had chemotherapy. Her teachers arranged counselling for Hannah to prepare her for her death and when she visited Santa she asked to be spared. But there was no cancer and there were no medical bills. Now that close-knit community wants justice and a jury must decide whether they were the victims of a sadistic fraud.This film talks exclusively to Bob Milbrandt, Hannah's father, who is standing trial for conspiracy to the crimes of theft, child endangerment and felonious assault, and to Hannah's grandmother who is also standing trial for theft. Friends, fundraisers and police investigators reveal how it took nine months to discover the story was false.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 Digital Rights Group (DRG). Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by Mentorn FilmsA Mother's Love (Cancer Hoax Documentary) - Real Stories

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    Interview With A Serial Killer (True Crime Documentary) | Real Stories

    There is no doubt that Arthur Shawcross is a psychopath. Found guilty of killing 2 children and 11 prostitutes his tales of cannibalism and mutilation have made him one of America's most notorious serial killers. That he killed 13 people by asphyxiation is certain.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuTwitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsReal Stories Tapes: True Crime is a brand new podcast hosted by Emmy-nominated TV host and true-crime obsessive Stephanie Bauer (Searching For...). It takes some of the most popular true-crime documentaries on your Real Stories channel and transforms them into riveting audio, meaning you can enjoy them wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://podfollow.com/real-stories-tapes-true-crime Content licensed by Digital Rights Group (DRG). Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] With A Serial Killer | Real Stories

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    The Complicated Life Of The Clintons

    As one of the most powerful couples in politics for the last few decades, the Clintons' continued political influence has not been without complication.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Gangs Of Britain: Glasgow (Gang Culture Documentary) | Real Stories

    A historical look at Britain's most notorious gangs; this time in Glasgow, with in the infamous Billy Boys.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed by Digital Rights Group (DRG). Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Genius of Grifter? The Man Who Wants To Break The World

    Though his time in Trump's shadow may have been short, his influence to stoke division worldwide didn't waver. In departing the White House, Bannon continued his crusade against globalisation.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Inside the Complicated Rise of King Charles

    Against the background of his wedding to Camilla the film examines his controversial ideas on architecture (nothing too modern, please), on medicine (coffee enemas and a diet of liquidised fruit) and on religion (flirting with Islam, Sikhism and regularly visiting the Greek orthodox monasteries on Mount Athos). Looking at the heir to the throne's difficult relationships with women, family and the media.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Aliens Undercover: The Real Men In Black Exposed

    The myth of the suit and sunglasses hides a much darker reality that has haunted witnesses for over seventy years. This documentary follows the trail of the genuine Men in Black, starting with the very first threats issued in the 1940s to modern-day accounts of psychological warfare. You will hear the recovered audio tapes of Woody Derenberger, a man whose life was upended by a telepathic entity known as Indrid Cold. The story moves from rural farms in Pennsylvania to the offices of respected psychiatrists who were told their lives would end if they spoke the truth.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Europe's Largest Illegal Traveller Site: The Fight For A Home At Dale Farm

    Dale Farm in England is the largest Travellers’ site in Europe. For ten years, fifty families have illegally occupied green belt land they own, but are not supposed to live on. For ten years, the local council has been trying to evict them, but only now - after a bitter campaign that has gone all the way to the House of Lords - is the climax to this battle in sight. Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuIn the middle of 1920, Isaac Ochberg, a South African businessman of Russian extraction, started a fund raising drive to save at least a few of the Jewish orphans of Russia.By early 1921 he had gathered together £10,000 (the equivalent of Two Million Dollars at today’s prices) and he set off from Cape Town on his dangerous mission. His task: to rescue as many Jewish orphans as he could in what we now know as Poland, Belarus and the Ukraine. For 2 months he travelled by wagon, train, car and foot around this stricken region doing deals to collect children. While the spine of the film is the story of Ochberg’s rescue of the children, we also find out the forgotten history of the genocidal attacks on Jews, known as Pogroms from first hand accounts.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsInstagram - @realstoriesdocsProduced by Hardcash Productions.Content licensed by Digital Rights Group (DRG). Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Undercover In Kim Jong Un's North Korea

    He’s the world’s most enigmatic and dangerous dictator, cultivating an air of secrecy around himself and never giving interviews. Ruler of the hermit kingdom, he’s now closer than ever to developing nuclear weapons. But what do we really know about Supreme Leader and ’Rocket Man’, Kim Jung Un? Posing as tourists, we travelled to Pyongyang to experience life under his autocracy. We then spoke to people who knew him during his schooling in Switzerland and investigated the murder of his half-brother in Malaysia.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Surviving Inside The World's Most Overcrowded Women's Prison

    We dive deep into the high-pressure environment of Singapore’s women’s prison. From rumors that spread “faster than Wi-Fi” to the psychological toll of total confinement, see how these women navigate a world where your cellmates are your only family—and your greatest source of stress.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Little Joe | Episode 5 - The Pecking Order | Real Stories

    Listen to our podcast episode on the mysterious case behind our Real Stories Original: "Vanished: The Surrey Schoolgirl" with journalist Martin Bright here: http://bit.ly/VanishedE6 In episode 5, Joe gives us an insight into a complex debt dispute. The reality of crooked builders and property developers is laid bare in two fascinating stories where having the law on your side doesn’t always mean you’re going to come out on top.‘Little Joe’ is a short-form documentary series set in the hyperreal world of Debt Collector Joseph. With his unique voice and compelling stories, Joe gives the viewer a voyeuristic insight into the grinding gears of a debt dependent society, through the eyes of a guy who grew up and is now fixture in the infamous crime belt of Sydney’s western suburbs.Watch the whole series here - https://is.gd/littlejoeseries Directed by David RatnerA Ratner & Co Production for Little Dot StudiosProduction Funding from Screen Australia & Little Dot StudiosAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsTwitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsContent licensed from Real Stories. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] Produced by Ratner & CoWant to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu

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    New Evidence, New Answers? The Endless Search For Flight MH370

    On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished with 239 people on board, triggering the most expensive and complex search operation in aviation history. From mysterious U-turns and "ghost flight" theories to the groundbreaking satellite data that tracked the plane seven hours after it went dark, this documentary investigates why the Boeing 777 remains missing 10 years later.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    The Mysterious Phenomenon Called "Steve" Discovered by Amateur Photographers

    This documentary called Chasing Steve follows a group of aurora photographers who stumble upon a new phenomenon in the night sky.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    The Man With The Seven Second Memory

    The remarkable and poignant story of Clive Wearing, a man with one of the worst cases of amnesia in the world. Once a renowned conductor and musician, Clive was struck down in 1985 by a virus that caused massive damage to his brain. Against the odds, doctors managed to save his life but he was left with a memory that spans just seven seconds.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/Real_Stories_Produced by ITV Studios.Content licensed from ITV Global. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    My Kid Can't Stop Eating (Childhood Obesity Documentary) | Real Stories

    My Kid Can't Stop Eating (Childhood Obesity Full Documentary) Everyone needs food to live, but there is a group of people who, without intervention, could literally eat themselves to death.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from ITV Global. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Border Force Arrests Drug Traffickers

    In this gripping episode, the UK Border Force investigates suspicious passengers, stops drug traffickers, and makes multiple arrests. From street operations in London to drug smuggling at Heathrow, the Border Force is constantly on alert to protect the UK’s borders. Watch officers uncover shocking criminal activity and make high-stakes arrests.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Is This The Most Perilous Nation For Reporting The Truth?

    Through conversations with reporters, editors, cartoonists, and Kurdish war correspondents, the documentary reveals a country where journalism has become dangerous work. Newsrooms face political pressure, self-censorship, police raids, lawsuits, and public intimidation — yet many journalists continue speaking out despite the risks.The film explores:- The collapse of press freedom in Turkey- Fear, censorship, and political polarization in the media- Journalists losing jobs for refusing government pressure- Satire and social media as forms of resistance- The blurred line between journalism and activism- The personal cost of telling uncomfortable truthsAt the heart of the story is a difficult question:Can journalists remain neutral when democracy itself is under pressure?This episode features interviews with Turkish journalists, editors, satirists from Leman, Kurdish reporters, and media critics from across the political spectrum.#Turkey #Journalism #PressFreedom #Erdogan #Documentary #Media #HumanRights #FreedomOfSpeech #ReportersAgainstPowerInstagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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    Unsolved Mysteries: Strangest Cold Case of Kidnapped Mother Of 5

    On the night of June 4, 2010, Mildred “Millie” Flett, a 51-year-old mother of five from the Tataskweyak Cree Nation, was seen for the last time in downtown Winnipeg. Witnesses reported seeing her getting into a brown car with her ex-boyfriend—a man she had previously sought a court protection order against. She was never heard from again.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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