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The press and TV news reports are full of politicians, youth workers, police and journalists pontificating about the epidemic of gun and knife crime on Britain’s streets, but where are the voices of the young people themselves?This film takes the audience onto the streets of London, Manchester and Bradford to find out what the young men who actually carry guns and knives really think.Why do so many youths “tool up” these days? How important are notions like territory, respect and revenge? What kind of weapons are being used on our streets on a daily (or nightly) basis? How easy is it to get hold of guns, knives and other lethal tools? What is the most dangerous age to be on the streets, and once you’ve been drawn in to violence and “carrying”, how can you walk away. What impact do knife amnesties and tougher sentences have?And what solutions do the people at the heart of the problem think might actually make a difference. Looking at Britain’s streets through the eyes of the young people who spend most of their time on those streets, we see an entirely different geography.A world of perceived sleights and coldly assessed threats, a landscape of no-go areas, a storehouse of easily accessible weaponry.At times deeply disturbing, but also containing seeds of real hope, this film is an intimate and iconic portrayal of the modern Britain as seen through the eyes of our teenage urban youth.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

Join acclaimed documentary maker Chris Terrill (The Cruise) as he follows a group of young commandos moving from civilian life to the front line of war. With unprecedented access to both the training and battle grounds, cameras capture the exhilaration, intensity and fear of Troop 924 of the Royal Marines as they prepare for war. After 32 weeks of intensive training, are they ready for what lies ahead in Afghanistan?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 Studios.

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

The horrifying story of David Copeland’s oneman terror campaign on London’s streets.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 Global. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

Epic exploration of Willington Power Station, Derbyshire. A 300 foot death-fall.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 produced by Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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

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]

This documentary uncovers the bizarre true story of the CIA's most intimate and dramatic plot to assassinate Cuban leader Fidel Castro. In 1959, the Agency recruited Castro's 19-year-old German-American lover, Marita Lorenz, to be their assassin. Given untraceable poison pills—allegedly sourced through the Mafia—Marita was tasked with bypassing Castro's elite security by slipping the toxin into his drink. Explore how fear of communism turned a passionate affair into a high-stakes intelligence operation involving Watergate burglars, organized crime, and a deep sense of betrayal. TInstagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #FidelCastro #Crime

19-year-old Stuart Wikinson has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – he's trapped inside his body, barely able to move and facing death, but is determined to make it to university. This intimate film charts Stuart's remarkable journey as he leaves behind the security of his old life to realise his dreams.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 Global. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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]

Broadmoor is Britain's most notorious hospital prison for the criminally insane, whose infamous inmates have included Ronnie Kray and 'Yorkshire Ripper' Peter Sutcliffe. Currently Broadmoor houses 400 of the most difficult, disturbed and dangerous people in Britain. With material from inside the hospital, this film offers a unique insight into how a civilised society treats those who are both bad and mad.Originally broadcast in 2002.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 TVF International. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by Einstein Entertainment

The unsung, unseen heroes of society, young carers provide emotional and physical care for disabled and sick parents in a complete reversal of the child/parent role.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]

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]

Join acclaimed documentary maker Chris Terrill (The Cruise) as he follows a group of young commandos moving from civilian life to the front line of war. With unprecedented access to both the training and battle grounds, cameras capture the exhilaration, intensity and fear of Troop 924 of the Royal Marines as they prepare for war. After 32 weeks of intensive training, are they ready for what lies ahead in Afghanistan?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 Studios.

This is an intimate look at the emotional, financial, and relational complexities of a secret world: adult doll collecting. We meet individuals driven by compulsive devotion to their collections, from women who spend their life savings on Barbies as an escape from loneliness and depression to a male artist whose "robot" dolls and real doll figures serve as a substitute for real-life relationships. The film explores the cost of these obsessions, including family debt, strained marriages, and the deep-seated psychological needs that are fulfilled by plastic companionsInstagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #DollCollecting #Dolls

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]

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]

Leonard is serving a life sentence in a Florida prison for the murders of Patricia and Chris. Agnes — the victims’ mother and grandmother — decided to contact Leonard in the hope it would help her heal from this tragedy and give it meaning. As the law didn’t allow her to meet Leonard, she wrote to him instead. Their exchange led them to join in a mutual fight to promote restorative justice — an alternative stance on justice based on prevention and victim/offender dialog. Their struggle echoes those of others families, bringing us to examine what restorative justice means and the hopes it sparks.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

An estimated half million women are trafficked annually for the purpose of sexual slavery. They are "exported" to over 50 countries including Britain, Italy, Japan, Germany, Israel, Turkey, China, Kosovo, Canada and the United States. Misunderstood and widely tolerated, sex trafficking has become a multi- billion dollar underground industry. According to the International Herald Tribune, human trafficking is the fastest growing form of organized crime in Eastern Europe. Kidnapped and/or lured by those who prey on their dreams, their poverty, and their naiveté, Eastern European women are trafficked to foreign lands -- often with falsified visas -- where they become modern day sex slaves. Upon arrival, they are sold to pimps, drugged, terrorized, caged in brothels and raped repeatedly. For these women and young girls, there is no life, no liberty and no chance for a happy and meaningful future.The Real Sex Traffic takes us to “ground zero” of the sex trade - Moldova and Ukraine - where traffickers effortlessly find vulnerable women desperate to go abroad and earn some money. The film focuses on the remarkable story of Viorel, a Ukrainian man on a mission to find his pregnant, trafficked wife in Turkey. Our hidden cameras follow Viorel as he travels to Turkey; his only lead the telephone number of the pimp who, he believes, has Katia in his possession. To secure his wife’s release, after days of desperate efforts, Viorel poses as a trafficker and sets out to buy his wife back. We follow Viorel to his meeting with Katia’s captor and from there into the world of trafficked women.Interwoven with Viorel’s story, we meet other victims, traffickers and the families that have been torn apart by the trade in human flesh. This film is the first film to have a convicted trafficker talk openly about how trafficking works, and how women are coerced into sexual slavery. With hidden cameras, we watch as traffickers move people across borders with impunity and expose how easy it is to purchase a modern day sex slave. Sex Traffic also takes us to England and Canada where we find victims who tell harrowing tales of being repeatedly sold from country to country. Hiding her identity to protect her life, “Natasha” shares her heart wrenching story of being bought and sold from Romania to Italy and on to Germany and Belgium. Her final stop was Britain where she was put to work in a north London sauna. “Natasha” was finally freed from her nightmare in a police raid, a year after her abduction. For her part, “Eva” thought she was getting a job as a nanny in Toronto until her handlers took her from the airport to a strip club and forced her to work off her “debt”, i.e., her purchase price, before she could be set free. Sex Traffic explores the global trafficking problem through personal stories and unfettered access to traffickers and the people they use as human chattel. The documentary captures both the investigative story and the human story behind the headlines. From the villages of Moldova and Ukraine, to underground brothels and discotheques, we witness firsthand the brutal world of white sex slavery.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/RealStoriesC...Instagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from True Vision. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by True Vision

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]

The Weddings page of the Brighton and Hove Gazette. August 1980. Twenty couples all on one page – captured for a moment in time. What would happen to those happy, smiling couples once they embarked on married life together? What would the intervening 25 years bring with them? Wedding Days proved to be a fascinating journey – a charming, moving film that provided a social history of Britain, a unique perspective of both marriage and of the last quarter of a century.First broadcast in 2006.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 Wellpark Productions. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by Wellpark Productions

Step onto the field where legends were made and a forgotten era of American baseball comes to life. This documentary tells the incredible story of the most talented Black players in the game who, for decades, were barred from the major leagues. Instead of giving up, they built their own leagues, traveling across the country as baseball's original nomads. From packed stadiums for their famous All-Star games to barnstorming against white major league superstars, these athletes played for the love of the game, a living, and for something more. This is a story of incredible talent, fierce rivalries, and the heartbreaking journey toward justice, revealing how a group of players and their leagues changed the sport forever. Witness the highs and lows of a life on the road and hear the powerful first-hand accounts that reveal the spirit and resilience of true sporting pioneers.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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]

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]

Vlogger and body-positive internet queen Grace Victory tries clean eating on for size. Is this the lifestyle change we all need, or another fad diet in disguise - a fad diet with potentially dangerous consequences?Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

In the United States, child poverty has reached record levels, with over 16 million children now affected. Food banks are facing unprecedented demand, and homeless shelters now have long waiting lists, as families who have known a much better life have to leave their homes, sometimes with just a few days notice. America’s Poor Kids meets three children whose families are struggling to get by, and asks them to tell us what life in modern America really looks like through their eyes.Told from the point of view of the children themselves, this one-hour documentary offers a unique perspective on the nation's flagging economy and the impact of unemployment, homelessness and poverty as seen through the eyes of the children affected.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

From Argentina to Rome, The People’s Pope tells the story of Pope Francis—his rise, reforms, and how he led the Church with bold compassion and a voice for the forgotten.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

Join acclaimed documentary maker Chris Terrill (The Cruise) as he follows a group of young commandos moving from civilian life to the front line of war. With unprecedented access to both the training and battle grounds, cameras capture the exhilaration, intensity and fear of Troop 924 of the Royal Marines as they prepare for war. After 32 weeks of intensive training, are they ready for what lies ahead in Afghanistan?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 Studios.

This video looks back at Adam's final days behind bars, the interviews we conducted from his prison cell, the interview we did with him the day of his release, and ultimately, the happy moment he reunited with his grandparents who showed up at the prison to take him home. The video also includes an interview with Adam's grandparents and an update at the end of the video that states how things turned out for Adam all these years later.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

Deep in the heart of Central Asia lies one of the world’s most secretive countries – Turkmenistan. Run until recently by a crazy dictator whose megalomania spawned a personality cult to rival that of Chairman Mao, this unlikely desert republic has earned itself a grim reputation as ‘the North Korea of Central Asia’. But since no one is usually allowed in or out, the truth about Turkmenistan is impossible to separate from the rumours and the legends. Until now.In this quirky and highly entertaining documentary, well-known critic Waldemar Januszczak journeys to Turkmenistan to investigate the myth of the now deceased Turkmenbashi the Great who retained absolute control over the country, forbidding photography, reporters, dogs, cinemas, circuses, car radios and ballet!Posing as a tourist who goes to Turkmenistan for a stag weekend, Januszczak goes undercover in this bizarre country to separate the facts from the fiction. And he’s taken his camera with him…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 TVF InternationalProduced by ZCZ.

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]

For the Love of God is a unique and compelling documentary examining the world of a man who believes he has had a 2000 year existence as Jesus Christ. Featured on Sky News, ITV’s This Morning, and the BBC, former IT worker Alan John Miller has been heralded by the media as a fantasist, and even a dangerous cult leader. However, his teachings are global, reaching tens of thousands across the internet, and his followers worship him worldwide, funding his existence and tours. Many travel thousands of miles to hear him teach, where he is often accompanied by his partner Mary Magdalene.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 - @realstoriesdocsFor The Love Of God: The Man Who Thinks He's Jesus (Cult Documentary) - Real Stories

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy remains the most debated and controversial moment in modern American history. This feature-length documentary dives deep into the events of November 22, 1963, examining the official Warren Commission report and the mountains of evidence that suggest a conspiracy. From the complex life of lone gunman Lee Harvey Oswald—a former Marine and defector with murky connections—to the sudden, shocking murder of Oswald by nightclub owner Jack Ruby, we explore the powerful factions that may have wanted JFK dead: the CIA, the Mafia, and high-level political figures.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #Kennedy #TrueCrime

Dan Snow travels to Lindisfarne, site of the infamous Viking raid, and explores its sacred past.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

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]

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, transformed from the son of a teenage mother and a young man who took apart his own crib with a screwdriver into a global tech legend. This documentary chronicles the incredible life story of the man who forever changed the way the world shops. After leaving a secure Wall Street job in 1994, he ignored the advice of his colleagues and parents, moving to Seattle to build an online bookstore from his garage. His parents risked their entire retirement savings on the venture, an investment that would later become legendary.Witness Amazon’s rapid evolution from a simple bookseller into "the everything store" after a key insight from a thousand random customers. We examine the revolutionary creation of Amazon Prime and Amazon Web Services (AWS)—which even secured a massive contract with the CIA—and how they cemented Amazon's place as a cornerstone of the modern digital economy. However, Bezos’s aggressive business strategies have drawn major political scrutiny and controversy, including accusations of anti-competitive behavior and questions about the treatment and low wages of his warehouse workers. Hear the story of the man who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world's richest people, an e-commerce pioneer who proves that passion and a simple idea can truly revolutionize a multi-billion dollar industry.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]

Documentary about the highly competitive world of beauty pageants in India, culminating with the top prize: Miss India. Following the efforts of several of the contestants, as well as others involved in the behind-the-scenes work of getting everyone ready, the film examines what drives the women toward this particular goal.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 Espresso Media. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by Chameleon Television

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]

For nearly 50 years, the battle between the CIA and the KGB turned Berlin into the world's most dangerous espionage battleground. This documentary uses firsthand accounts from former agents to reveal the Cold War's closest "hand-to-hand combat." From the massive Berlin Airlift victory and the disastrous failure of the CIA's underground Spy Tunnel (Operation Gold) to the shocking use of "Romeo" spies who seduced NATO secrets, we explore the relentless psychological and ideological war. Featuring exclusive interviews and culminating in the dramatic Glenica Bridge spy swap, this is the definitive story of how information shaped the fate of the free world.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #Spy #ColdWar

14-year-old Aberash was walking home from school when a group of horsemen thundered across the plain and kidnapped her. They beat her up, forced her over the back of a horse and took her to a hut where she was raped by a 28-year-old farmer. Only afterwards did she realise that the man who had taken her virginity by force now considered himself to be her husband.In Ethiopia’s Wild South, when a man wants a bride he goes out and kidnaps one. It’s common practice for him to keep her hidden, raping her repeatedly till she’s pregnant. Then he can approach her family and arrange the marriage contract. Marriage by abduction has been going on so long that no-one can remember how it all began.When Aberash was abducted, her older sister was already married by abduction, ruining her chance to run for her country at the Olympic Games. Now she lives with her husband and four small children in a tiny hovel from which they are scraping a living selling home-brewed liquor.After she was raped Aberash thought about her older sister and made her mind up. She managed to steal a gun and escape. When her "husband" gave chase she fired in warning. He ignored her. Fearing for her future, Aberash aimed, fired and killed. She was arrested and charged with murder. Now she is on trial for her life.Aberash was the first girl to resist centuries of deeply-entrenched, male-dominated culture. The outcome of her trial will be crucial, not just for Aberash but for the future of teenage girls throughout Ethiopia.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

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

Everyone thinks they know the story. A Spice Girl marries a football superstar, and "Brand Beckham" is born. But that isn't the real story.This documentary goes beyond the tabloid headlines to uncover the calculated blueprint Victoria used to build her own empire. We reveal the shrewd ambition, the quiet resilience against an industry that dismissed her, and the relentless work ethic that truly defines her success. The real secret was never about fame by association; it was about a masterful reinvention.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#victoriabeckham #davidbeckham #realstories

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]

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

Bust into creepy Camelot Theme Park, Lancashire, complete with the roller-coaster that pulled 5Gs.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 - @realstoriesdocsProduced by Little Dot Studios

At age 14, a young Canadian boy named “Johnathan” decided to murder his friend and fellow schoolmate during a lunchtime recess. He later turned himself in, was found guilty of first degree murder, and is now serving a life sentence in a medium security prison. While on trial, “Johnathan” was labeled as a psychopath, a person with no ability to feel remorse or empathy for his actions. Psychopaths have a rich history in the media of being portrayed as mastermind serial killers and mass murderers. The real truth behind these individuals is much more frightening and serious than most people imagine. Psychopaths account for approximately 3% of society, and many of that percentage has never and will never see the inside of a prison cell. Psychopathic individuals hold many important posts in society such as business, corporate, politics and military. Although many of them will never commit actual crimes, they still leave an unmistakable mark on the people around them and a wake of broken promises and broken hearts everywhere they go. This film explores the factors that create psychopaths in society and the ways to identify these individuals. Factors such as genetics, parenting, and consumerism play vital roles in determining the interpersonal bonds that children form in the earliest years of life. Through interviews with professionals, doctors, and even a psychopath himself, the public can gain better knowledge of what causes children to develop into adult psychopaths and hopefully decide to stem these causes at their roots.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 TVF International. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by KITG Productions

Slavery is officially banned internationally by all countries, yet despite this, in the world today there are more slaves now than ever before. In the four hundred years of the slave trade around 13 million people were shipped from Africa. Today there are an estimated 27 million slaves - people paid no money, locked away and controlled by violence. Multi-Award winning documentary makers Kate Blewett and Brian Woods - who produced the groundbreaking films The Dying Rooms, Innocents Lost and Eyes of a Child, saw this terrible exploitation with their own eyes. The result is an utterly devastating film.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 True Vision

Once considered trivial, science is now proving that play is essential for a healthy brain and resilient spirit. 'The Power Of Play' explores the deep, evolutionary roots of play across the animal kingdom—from dogs and Bonobos to Komodo dragons and octopuses—and reveals how this instinct shapes intelligence, social skills, and emotional health. With children now spending dramatically less time in unstructured, outdoor "risky play," experts warn of a looming mental health crisis. Hear from neuroscientists and psychologists on the shocking connection between play deprivation and underdeveloped prefrontal cortexes in rats, and discover why we must rethink safety to allow the kind of "scary funny" play that prepares the next generation for an unpredictable world.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #MentalHealth #Play

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]

Everyone knows the genocide of the Jews; the fact that the Romanies were victims of the same criminal and racist policies is unknown or ignored.Beautifully portrayed through the individual stories of Vera, Tibor, Anna and Antonie, and woven together with the music and poetry of the Romas, this film brings alive the dignity of the Romany People from within the Czech Republic.The brutal and relentless persecution of the Romany People, unleashed soon after their arrival in Europe, has been one of the greatest untold crimes of European history. The tragedy is that this persecution continues.Thousands of Romanies are arriving on the shores of England, but the Home Office consistently turns them away. We tell their story, see the misery, live their imprisonment, and ask why do they keep coming?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