If a pill could make you smarter, sharper, and boost your memory, would you take it? This isn't science fiction. We're on the verge of over-the-counter "smart drugs" called Nootropics. Already globally popular in workplaces and at parties, they promise enhanced performance. But society is only ju...

GAZA: HEALTH UNDER SIEGE reveals life under blockade. Filmed in Gaza City, it follows doctors, nurses, and sanitation workers struggling to provide basic services like clean water, hospital care, and waste management. Despite war, blockade, and years without pay, these extraordinary citizens perf...

By 2036, one in three Japanese will be over 65. Confronting a shrinking workforce, Japan launched the Robot Revolution Initiative. "Circuits of Care" follows anthropologist David Prendergast meeting researchers creating assistive tech for older adults. From cybernetic walkers to companion robots,...

Immortality was once science fiction. Now, AI and robotics experts say it's imminent. This documentary explores the cutting edge of tech, asking: what is the human mind's essence? Can we replicate it? More unsettling: could we meet our own superior, immortal clones?

Six to Six offers an intimate look inside a busy Cape Town mortuary. This documentary reveals the human, often humorous side of working with loss. It paints a portrait of three forensic pathology officers—Taariq, Lungi, and Pierre—who spend their nights waiting for people to die, finding camarade...

Research shows victims of childhood abuse are twice as likely to enter an abusive relationship as adults. Lima, who once rejected her Samoan roots to escape her past, found strength in her faith. It gave her the power to forgive and the courage to share her powerful story of survival and healing.

“The Middle Way” traces Jam Alker's childhood trauma and his adult pursuit of false idols—money, fame, women—to escape. This led to heroin, his ultimate painkiller. Through raw interviews, the film details his surrender to addiction and the root trauma. Alker’s redemption was catalyzed by music, ...

Marc Isaacs meets Bob in a severe respiratory ward. Struck by his optimism and humor despite grave illness, the director films a long night with this remarkable man, capturing an unbroken positive spirit.

In "My Promise to PJ," Daniel Baldwin vows to run with the bulls in Pamplona if his friend PJ stays sober. Tragically, after three years, PJ dies from an overdose. Haunted, Daniel gets in shape and makes the run alone to honor his beloved friend, showcasing a family's heartbreaking grief and the ...

This documentary realistically examines our constant screen connection, focusing on social media and smartphones. It also explores high-consumption TV and video game use. The film reveals the profound consequences of our digital lives and technology's pervasive influence on modern society.

In the Executioner’s Shadow examines the death penalty's profound moral conflicts. A former executioner nearly kills an innocent man; a bombing victim wrestles with the concept of justice; and grieving parents fight to spare their daughter's killer. This powerful film forces viewers to confront t...

Born with cystic fibrosis in 1972, she defied the odds. This footage, filmed before her March 2003 passing, captures the revered singer who never compromised her musical dreams.

Despite increasing smoking bans, New Zealand's Māori community is disproportionately affected. 46% of Māori are regular smokers (vs. 21% non-Māori), causing 31% of Māori deaths. "Dying For A Smoke" investigates this crisis, featuring personal stories like Natasha's, who started young. The anti-sm...

In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Aisha, an Indigenous girl, resists the pressures of a colonial education system. She seeks alternative forms of learning, reconnecting with her culture to find strength and identity. This journey empowers her to navigate the world on her own terms.

With abortion illegal in the majority of the developing world, unplanned pregnancies have dangerous consequences. Without contraception, women are denied choice over how their own families, forced to face often fatal consequences.

"Gun Shot Wound" examines America's gun violence epidemic through a public health lens, seen via trauma surgeons. With 318 people shot daily, the film reveals the reality of "routine" violence beyond mass shootings. It showcases how physicians and hospital-based intervention programs are not only...

Last year, 53,000 NZ women sought refuge from abuse, often fleeing with nothing. Tam was one, escaping a violent partner. But arriving at the safehouse, a simple, unexpected gesture changed everything, offering not just safety, but a new beginning and hope for her future.

Across the Global South, local leaders are rejecting the "white saviour" model. They're dismantling neo-colonial aid agendas and confronting their inherent racism. Instead, communities are seizing control. Through home-grown initiatives and campaigns, they are designing and leading their own sust...

In 2017, Petter (24) is stopped from ending his life. His friend Sverre suggests a film project to help him heal. With a camera, they hit Oslo's streets to learn how other troubled souls cope. By documenting their destructive patterns, Petter confronts his own. This begins a bumpy therapeutic jou...

Of all the toxins we absorb, mercury is the second most deadly. This potent heavy metal severely damages the brain and nervous system. Its extreme toxicity makes it a major health threat that accumulates in our bodies over a lifetime.

"Delay Of Game" is a poignant film exploring football's profound impact on coaches, players, and families. It scrutinizes the tragic death of NFL Hall of Famer Junior Seau, linked to CTE. With growing health concerns over long-term effects, the sport's future is uncertain. Youth football bans are...

In an Indian orphanage, this short documentary reveals eight children. With great humanity, it shows how they carry the seeds of "everyday superheroes" within them, proving extraordinary potential exists in the most ordinary of places.