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.

China’s top drama academy stages “Fame” as a Broadway collaboration and senior showcase. Over eight months, five single-child generation students grapple with parental pressure, corruption, and personal anxiety. Through the musical, they confront social realities and forge their own paths to succ...

The QAnon conspiracy theory has been labelled a domestic terror threat by the FBI. Its global spread is fracturing families. In Australia, one family was so alarmed by relative Tim Stewart's beliefs they reported him to security. This case drew scrutiny as Stewart is a longtime friend of Prime Mi...

In 2011, six Fullerton officers beat Kelly Thomas, a homeless, schizophrenic man, to death. Their subsequent acquittals sparked protests. Filmmaker Dylan Avery documented this, entering a world of grieving families, whistleblowing ex-cops, and brutality victims. Over two years, he connected this ...

Trapped by love for their pets: 53% of abuse victims stay in violent homes, fearing their animals will be harmed if they leave. With many refuges unable to accommodate pets, these beloved family members become a heartbreaking barrier to safety, tragically caught in the cycle of violence.

“Slow Fashion” contrasts global fashion’s exploitation, like a Paris designer appropriating Indigenous designs from Oaxaca, with sustainable, ethical collaborations. In Mexico, officials challenge this privatization of collective property. Meanwhile, in Laos, activists like Nanci Takayama empower...

Israel is the only country in the world with compulsory army service for women. Whilst in Israel this is taken as commonplace, the experiences of Israeli women soldiers are rarely heard. Six women share their experiences as soldiers in the occupied territories during the bloodiest period since th...

Locked up at 13, forbidden to study, Salma wrote poems on hidden scraps. She smuggled them out, becoming a famed Tamil poet. Her words forged her freedom and challenged her village's strict traditions.

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.

This documentary exposes the devastating legacy of land mines in Western Sahara. It reveals the lasting physical and psychological trauma inflicted on civilians, giving a powerful voice to the survivors and their families as they navigate a landscape of invisible danger.

The powerful story of those killed and secretly buried by IRA during the conflict in Northern Ireland. During The Troubles in Northern Ireland, at least 15 people were 'disappeared' - abducted at night - by the Irish Republican Army. Political enemies, people viewed as traitors and suspected info...

Emmy-winner Joe Tripician explores the Manhattan Project's legacy through his parents—two of 1,200 Army personnel unknowingly building the atomic bomb. His poignant film follows their return to Oak Ridge, 53 years post-Hiroshima, where their honeymoon coincided with secret work. Their recollectio...

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...

Controversial Mayor Geng Yanbo demolished 140,000 homes in Datong to relocate half a million people, aiming to restore ancient walls and pivot to tourism. His radical vision sought to combat pollution and revive the economy through culture, outlining a complex blueprint for China's urban future.

There are Somali communities in all the Scandinavian nations, mostly made up of refugees from the civil war and their children. In the last few years, young men and boys born or raised in Europe have been returning to Somalia to fight for Al-Shabab, the Islamist militant group. This film explores...

As the climate crisis intensifies, "greenwashing" has emerged. Companies brand themselves as 'sustainable' to attract green investment, all while continuing to cause massive pollution. For major polluters, what truly lies behind their promises of climate action?

Explore the haunted waters of Lake Lanier. Uncover its eerie secrets: forgotten graves submerged below, the ghostly Lady of the Lake, and restless spirits seen as apparitions. This journey delves into the lake's dark, tragic history, where the past refuses to stay buried.

Through conversations with Norwegian writers, filmmakers, psychiatrists, and artists, Izquierdo investigates the profound impact of a specific film and novel on generations of Norwegian culture. This exploration traces their influence on artistic practice while also asking a larger question: how ...

Award-winning filmmaker Daisy Asquith unlocks a long-buried family secret in Ireland. With her mother, she investigates her grandmother’s hidden pregnancy, a forced adoption by nuns, and a mysterious father. Their raw, emotional journey confronts centuries of Catholic shame, culminating in a powe...

Anthony Baxter's film tracks Donald Trump's US campaign and his golf course clash in Scotland with Molly Forbes, a resilient 92-year-old widow refusing to sell her land. This shocking David vs. Goliath battle becomes a remarkable document of the stark disconnect between powerful rhetoric and the ...

“Money mules” are people lured online by fake job offers and forced to launder money for organized crime. What seems like a serious career quickly becomes a nightmare. This documentary tracks the illicit cash flow from Switzerland to Russia.

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.