It is a personal, scientific and mystical exploration of Amazonian curanderismo with focus on Ayahuasca and Master Plants, their healing and visionary properties and risks -along with the wondros world of the Shipibo people and Song. This film aims to function as a bridge for those seeking to un...

A fascinating trip to Buddhist temples in South Korea. Three nuns share ancient knoledge about the truths of the contemporary world and teach that the balance of eating habits is the key to our healthy body, mind and the preservation of the planet.

The Way of Miracles is a groundbreaking film that takes us on a journey of human being an personal empowerment. Miracle recoveries and their underlying science are explored and uncovered in this thought-provoking documentary. Blending lessons from traditional western medicine and ancient holistic...

With many refuges unable to accommodate animals, a surprising 53% of abuse victims stay in violent relationships out of fear of their animals being harmed. Pets are a much-loved part of the family, but all too often are caught up in the cycle of violence.

Last year, 53,000 women were referred to refuges in New Zealand. For many, there was no time to pack; they just had the clothes on their backs. Tam was one of those who found herself fleeing from an abusive relationship, but upon arrival at a refuge, something changed her life.

Kids taken from their homes and interrogated, violating international law. Almost all of the children are convicted and sent to prison. Behind the official reasoning there's an underlying systemic motive: when a child is jailed, its family won't make any noise. Three of the children, adults today...

Those who are part of Rainbow communities are more than twice as likely to experience intimate partner violence (IPV) than their straight counterparts. Sandra shares her own story, and explores the unique challenges faced by Rainbow communities.

On average, nine women are killed by their partner or ex-partner in New Zealand every year. Almost a victim herself, Debbs shares her story to help illustrate "coercive control', a pattern of behaviour designed to exploit, dominate, and imprison women within a relationship.

Research shows victims of childhood abuse are twice as likely as others to enter an abusive relationship when they're adults. Lima, who once rejected her Samoan roots in an effort to move on from the horrific abuse suffered as a child, her faith gave her the strength to forgive, and to share her ...

More than half a million New Zealanders are directly affected by family violence every year. For many, violence is handed down from generation to generation. Wiremu, with the love and support of his parents, broke this cycle of abuse.

An estimated 15% of worldwide stalking cases result in homicide, yet stalking and cyberstalking aren't currently defined as an offence in the New Zealand Crimes Act. Tina (not her real name) was stalked by her ex-husband for more than three years. She shares her story in support of law change.

The ultimate coming-of-age movie. With a combined age of almost 300, Hetty, Rose and Alison love to share their concerns on everything from terrorism and global warming to sex, death and the meaning of life. Rose, at 101, is the oldest newspaper columnist in the world; Hetty, 102, is still marchi...

Farida Sultana immigrated to New Zealand from Bangladesh in the early 1990's. Several years earlier she had experienced domestic abuse while living in UK. She left her relationship and received help from Shakti, as women's aid service and refugee women. After arriving in New Zealand, and realisin...

Sarah (not her real name) used to be a high functioning, well paid professional. But, what she didn't realise is that she was slowing becoming subject to extreme financial and psychological abuse by her partner. After taking a break from her career to have children, her partner began withholding ...

After Kerryn escaped an abusive marriage while living in Australia she discovered first-hand how hard it is for women and their children to restart their lives after leaving the sanctuary of a women's refuge. After moving to NZ with her young children she founded the Woven Earth charity. Much lik...

Domestic abuse affects many families in Pacific communities in NZ. But finding people to speak to about it was tougher than Simonne expected. Abuse is shrouded in secrecy and shame and people rarely speak publicly about it. So, when Simonne discovered a video called Say Something, which dramatise...

Can abusive men change their behaviour? Simonne visits Jeremy Eparaima a reformed domestic abuser, to find out. Jeremy was a serial abuser until, in his mid 40's, he joined a friend on an anger management course and realised that he too needed help. After going through the 20-week course twice he...

Can boxing help domestic abuse survivors regain their self respect? Daniella Smith, a former world champion boxer, believes so. She runs Diamonds in the Ring, a boxing gym for women. And, many of the women who train there are former clients of women's refuges. Shonie is one of them. She survived ...

In 2009 David White's daughter, Helen, was shot dead by her husband Greg Meads. That murder become national news, largely, David believes, because Greg is a wealthy man. David has since become a staunch campaigner, fighting to end domestic abuse. He travels around New Zealand to spread his messag...

In 2003 Simonne Butler survived an horrific attack at the hands of her abusive partner. The attack shocked New Zealand and the story made national headlines. But much of the coverage focused on the perpetrator and not Simonne, the victim. Now, after years of physical, emotional and spiritual reco...

Should we be giving doctors the right to end the lives of others by euthanasia or assisted suicide? The grandfather of euthanasia in the Netherlands, Dr. Boudewijn Chabot speaks of a 'worrisome culture shift' and that euthanasia is 'getting out of hand' - especially as it relates to patients wi...

The recent global pandemic that rocked the world in is documented through the lens of NHS staff and patients in the UK, by Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald. With stories of resilience, heartbreak, and hope, marvel at the strength of our human race. (Docsville Studios)