Terminally ill with muscular dystrophy, Janette chooses a dignified, physician-assisted death. Her son Simon, who inherited the illness, understands. Her daughter Bridget pleads for more time. As Janette prepares for her final journey, her family grapples with a profound question: Do we own our l...

"Almost There" explores time, dignity, and life's fleeting nature. Retirees seek happiness and rest. Bob finds his inner tough guy in the Californian desert. Steve, a drag comedian, reconciles with his past in Benidorm. In Tokyo, Yamada rediscovers joy reading to children.

AI invades our minds & bodies. From cyborgs to sex robots, this journey challenges our ethics & humanity. Wake up now. A global tour guided by researcher Dr. Michael Laakasuo. What values will we keep?

Glitz vs. lethargy. "Golden Age" reveals The Palace, Miami's #1 senior living community: a Versailles-like luxury hotel in a permanent party. But beneath the marble and chandeliers, anxiety persists and old age is a booming market. A dizzying look at our universal relationship with aging.

“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, ...

Toronto psychiatrist Dr. Gordon Warme identifies a vital cultural ritual. He describes it as one of countless such practices that provide essential relief to humans, whom he calls "the most culture-bound of creatures."

"Street Leagues" follows the men and women of the Irish Homeless Street Leagues overcoming homelessness and addiction through sport. The film documents their transformative journey to competing in the Homeless World Cup, featuring contributions from ambassador Colin Farrell.

The breaking point is the making point. Using the hero's journey, we explore how individuals transform personal tragedy into a catalyst, forging lives filled with greater joy, purpose, and profound meaning from the ashes of despair.

Diagnosed with just a year to live, one man embarks on a profound global quest to discover life's true meaning. This award-winning documentary captures his urgent, inspiring journey to find purpose and beauty against a ticking clock.

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 ...

“The Daily Dose” is a deeply personal documentary. It charts the filmmaker's intimate journey toward accepting lifelong antiretroviral treatment. Through video diaries, Skype calls, and experimental reflections, the film becomes a powerful voyage of self-discovery and affirmation.

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...

The documentary "It Between" examines the Canary Islands' migrant crisis, echoing the 2006 cayuco emergency. The pandemic has worsened the dangerous "Canary Route" from West Africa, overwhelming reception systems. The film argues that E.U. policy unfairly burdens its "southern border," leading to...

In Bolivia, “Sorojchi” is altitude sickness, felt acutely in El Alto and La Paz. This is the setting for the story of four urban artists. Through their powerful work, they share their perspectives on Bolivia and its people, all while navigating a profound social and political crisis.

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,...

On a hot March Sunday in Milan, filmmaker Claudio Rizzotti documents his city's descent into lockdown lethargy. As the Covid-19 pandemic begins, his friends, family, and the entire metropolis sink into a strange, prolonged stillness, which he captures with his camera.

The climate crisis makes extreme heat a deadly threat. How do millions survive soaring temperatures? A BBC Arabic investigation explores global warming's impact, from Nigeria to Pakistan. It's a timely deep dive into how communities struggle to adapt as a warming planet permanently changes our li...

After five tours, Marine Sniper Sgt. Douglas Brown & director Gordon Clark document veterans' emotional homecoming. These soldiers, trained with a lethal skill set now rendered obsolete, struggle to reintegrate into a society that supported their enlistment but grew ambivalent upon their return. ...

Cruise ships spread COVID-19 globally. The Ruby Princess's release in Australia triggered a public health emergency, becoming the country's largest infection source. One passenger, Tracey Temple, asserts the company "never put our safety first," despite staff claiming the ship was "virus free." P...

White Island Volcano, eruption, December 2019, victims, loss of life, rescue effort, heroism, New Zealand, tour guide, Hayden Marshall-Inman, Royal Caribbean Cruises, judicial case, families, anger, warning, risks, tragedy.

This documentary offers an honest portrait of four transgender men preparing for the world's only all-trans bodybuilding competition. Moving beyond tropes of tragedy, this hopeful film reveals profound truths about gender, humanity, and love. It powerfully explores the universal drive to define a...

During the Vietnam War, the US conducted a massive, secret CIA bombing campaign in Laos, making it the most heavily bombed country per capita in history. Decades later, Laotians live alongside over 80 million unexploded ordnance. This powerful documentary reveals the brave men and women risking t...

What if WiFi was lethal? Some claim electromagnetic radiation has devastated their health. These “electrosensitives” flee to wireless-free wilderness for relief. But with the IoT and total connectivity, their refuges are vanishing. A revelatory, urgent warning.

After the USSR collapsed, orphans in a secret abandoned weapons city forged a new family. Their childhood innocence made their freedom feel like a fairytale. But brutal starvation and freezing temperatures soon shattered the dream, claiming three lives. The survivors are now left, battling hopele...