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Today · 1 hr 24 min
How Postpartum Psychosis Transformed a Loving Mother into a Killer
This compelling documentary explores the heartbreaking true story of a mother's descent into postpartum psychosis and the tragic events that followed. Witness the emotional journey of a family as they grapple with an illness many don't understand, told through powerful voicemails, personal accounts, and expert analysis. This film examines the devastating impact of postpartum psychosis, a severe mental health condition that can lead loving mothers to unimaginable acts. We follow the timeline of events, from subtle changes in behavior to the full onset of psychosis, and hear directly from those closest to the mother, including her husband and family, as they reflect on the missed signs and the devastating consequences. Uploaded 29-08-25 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 58 min
The 2011 Norway Attacks: Survivors' Stories
On July 22, 2011, what started as a peaceful summer camp for teenagers on Norway's Utoya Island turned into a scene of unimaginable terror. In a horrific act that shocked the world, a far-right extremist, Anders Breivik, unleashed a brutal attack, systematically shooting young people gathered for a political youth league event. This film takes you back to that devastating day through the eyes of the courageous survivors. They recount the chilling moments the gunfire began, the desperate attempts to hide, and the heartbreaking choices they faced. Ten years later, these survivors share their incredible resilience, their ongoing struggles with trauma, and their fight for justice. Hear their personal stories of loss, healing, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of unspeakable evil. This is the raw, emotional account of Norway's deadliest attack, a stark reminder of the dangers of extremism and the power of those who refuse to be silenced. Join us as we explore the lasting impact of Utoya on individuals and a nation, and the lessons learned about moving forward Uploaded 22-07-25 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 8 min
Closed Sea (Migrant Crisis Documentary) | Real Stories
Closed Sea reveals the untold story of the endangered migrants who attempted to escape from Libya to Italy during the 2011 war, only to be returned to the hands of Gaddafi as a result of a prior agreement signed between Berlusconi and Gaddafi. During a perilous journey by boat from Libya to Italy, our protagonists become adrift, facing near certain death on the waves. A sighting, and subsequent rescue, by the Italian Navy cause scenes of unbridled joy and celebration though they were to be short lived. Uploaded 20-02-18 Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Follow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Content licensed from Sideways Film. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com For more content from Sideways Film and for licensing enquiries: http://www.sidewaysfilm.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 52 min
Fred and Rosemary West: Mothers Who Created Monsters? | Serial Killer Documentary
Experts examine one of Britain's most shocking cases, Fred and Rosemary West, after the couple confessed to raping, torturing, murdering, and dismembering 12 young women including their daughters. Uploaded 27-05-18 Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Follow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Content licensed from DRG. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by DRG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 24 min
Roswell: The World’s Biggest Alien Cover-Up Finally Exposed
Uncover the truth behind the Roswell coverup! Through gripping interviews, expert insights, and declassified files, this documentary reveals the secrets, lies, and mysteries of one of history's most debated events. Are we alone, or was the truth hidden in plain sight? Uploaded 08-02-26 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 1 min
The Architect of Trumpism: Steve Bannon's Unseen Power
This documentary investigates the controversial figure of Steve Bannon, tracing his journey from a naval officer to a powerful media executive at Breitbart News and ultimately to a senior strategist in the Trump White House. The film unpacks Bannon's anti-establishment ideology, exploring his core beliefs in national security, economic nationalism, and the dismantling of the administrative state, and revealing how these principles shaped the "America First" movement and Donald Trump's presidential campaign. We examine his significant influence within the Trump administration, the intense internal conflicts, and the legal challenges he's faced, including the "We Build the Wall" fraud and contempt of Congress charges, providing a comprehensive look at how one man's vision profoundly impacted modern American politics and fueled a global populist wave. Uploaded 14-08-25 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 55 min
Inside The CIA's Deadliest Operation For The World’s Most Wanted
Discover the untold story of the CIA's clandestine mission to capture one of the world’s most notorious fugitives in Afghanistan. Follow the trail of America's elite operatives as they engage in intelligence-driven warfare, risking everything to achieve their objective. This episode unveils the courage and determination behind one of the most critical operations in modern military history. Uploaded 31-08-25 💥 Play Supremacy World War 3 for FREE on PC, iOS, or Android: https://con.onelink.me/kZW6/REST002 Receive an Elite Bomber, with a value of USD 25, available only for the next 30 days! Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 54 min
Doctor Death: Britain's Worst Serial Killer (True Crime Documentary) | Real Stories
Britain’s biggest serial killer was a doctor, Dr Harold Shipman. Unsuspected for many years, Dr. Shipman selected his victims from his patient list. There were clues, but who in the community would believe that a doctor would kill his patients? Suspected of killing over 350 people during his career, it was clumsy attempts at forging the will of one of his victims in his own favour that alerted the police and led to his arrest. Found guilty at his trial and jailed for life, Dr Shipman committed suicide never accepting his guilt. Uploaded 10-03-18 Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Follow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Content licensed from Espresso Media. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by Chameleon TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 17 min
The Murder That Shattered A City: The Genesis Rincon Case
On a summer evening in Paterson, New Jersey, 12-year-old Genesis Rincon was killed by a stray bullet—a casualty of escalating gang violence. This documentary follows the investigation and the three-year legal battle against three young men, Jamir Moore, Jeffrey Ellerby, and Marsh Anthony. It provides an unflinching look at the devastating toll of the cycle of violence on Genesis’s family, who were forced to leave their home, and the families of the accused, who insist their sons were scapegoated by a desperate system. As the defense uncovers evidence of lazy police work and a more likely suspect, the case culminates in a hung jury and a tough decision for the young defendants: face another risky trial and life in prison, or accept a plea deal for a crime they maintain they didn't fully commit. Uploaded 04-10-25 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #RealStories #Documentary #GunViolence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 52 min
SuperHuman Geniuses: World's Smartest People
Gripping documentary exploring the stories of five exceptionally talented people, investigating where their amazing skills came from and finding out if they and their families can ever have normal lives. Uploaded 19-07-17 Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Follow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Content licensed from ITV Global. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by ITV Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 56 min
Before Maduro: America's Capture Of Noriega
The December 1989 mission to Panama to capture Manuel Noriega, in which Navy SEALs had to destroy Noriega's gunboat, Presidente Poras, to prevent his escape. Uploaded 06-01-26 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 15 min
Fatherland (Controversial Coming Of Age Documentary) | Real Stories
Fatherland is a controversial coming-of-age documentary set in the remote South African bush. It follows a group of Afrikaner boys over 9 days at a military camp in the spirit of their fathers before them. Uploaded 25-08-18 However, what starts out as basic training, fitness and camaraderie soon intensifies as the true nature of the camp is revealed and the boys are forced to question their place in the ‘New South Africa’. These camps are designed to recreate a sense of Nationalism amongst the next generation of Afrikaaners, though as their training progresses darker ideological elements emerge revealing the stark realities of their training and indoctrination. The film follows three particular boys and Col. Franz Jooste -an ex-SADF soldier that fought for his country pre 1994 – and focuses on the conflicting views developed by the boys. Under the strict leadership of their camp leader, they struggle to find their identity within their own communities and within their ‘rainbow’ nation at large. The children are forced to participate in a physically and mentally grueling process that tests their values, believes and identities on every level. Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Follow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Content licensed from Sideways Films. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by TIA Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 3 min
What It Takes To Learn In The World's Most Dangerous Place
This powerful documentary takes you to a remote corner of South Sudan, offering an intimate look at a school and the children who risk their lives every day to attend. Here, teachers aren't just educating; they're acting as protectors, warning their young pupils of the ongoing dangers of violence and mutilation by "witch doctors" who seek body parts for deadly rituals. Against this backdrop of fear, these children are determined to succeed, understanding that education is their only pathway to a future that won't be "cut short." Witness their resilience during intense exams, their deep bonds of friendship, and the immense pressure they face as passing their class is literally a matter of life or death. Uploaded 18-10-25 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #RealStories #Documentary #War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 1 hr 30 min
Education vs Reality: The Battle for Adults with Autism
Best Kept Secret is an intimate look at the emotional and complex journey of young adults with autism and their families as they transition from the structured world of school to the uncertain realities of adulthood. As graduation day nears for a group of students from a special needs school in Newark, New Jersey, their dedicated teacher, Ms. Janet Mino, and their families are thrust into a battle for their futures. With a lack of resources and a system that seems to forget about them, the parents must face the difficult question of what comes next. This film follows their struggle to find a life beyond the classroom for their children—one filled with purpose and dignity. It’s a story about a community’s commitment to securing a better life for those they love, and the challenges of fighting for a place in a world that isn't always built for them. Watch as they navigate a new landscape of work programs, day centers, and independence, all while holding onto the hope that their children can reach their full potential. Uploaded 01-09-25 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 56 min
The Day Israel Went To War With Itself
In the summer of 2005 the Israeli government attempted to remove 8,500 Jewish settlers from the Gaza strip. The operation split Israel down the middle, between those who see settling the land as a religious duty, and others who believe the settlements are a barrier to peace. This observational documentary follows the General in charge of the operation, himself the son of one of the founders of the settler movement. Uploaded 07-10-25 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 1 hr 17 min
Filmed Undercover: POV Of A North Korean Escape Route
The Defector: Escape from North Korea": Dragon smuggles North Korean defectors across borders for a living, but his latest undercover trip with Sook-Ja and Yong-hee takes an unexpected turn. He abandons them in China, halfway through the journey, putting their dramatic escape plan into question. Their perilous journey reflects the reality of tens of thousands of North Koreans currently in hiding in China, and the human smugglers who risk their own freedom and their lives. Filmed undercover by a Korean-Canadian filmmaker, Ann Shin gets intimate access with these three individuals in this POV film that explores universal questions about human rights, smuggling and the pursuit of freedom. Uploaded 05-10-25 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #RealStories #NorthKorea #Documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 1 hr 39 min
The Biggest Regret Of A Working Actor's Career
This is the unfiltered, deeply intimate, and often hilarious portrait of Theodore Belucas, a prolific character actor with over 100 credits who is struggling to find meaningful work and a stable life. Through a raw look at his auditions, family relationships, philosophical musings, and personal regrets—like "pissing away an inheritance"—the documentary explores the agonizing choices between a successful artistic life and a secure, conventional one. It’s a compelling human story about the resilience of the artistic spirit, the complex dynamics of family, and what it truly costs to pursue your passion without apology in a world that often demands conformity. Uploaded 19-10-25 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #RealStories #Documentary #ActorsLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 26 min
Dying Out: The Last of the Samaritans | Real Stories Original
The Samaritans are one of the most ancient tribes in the world - they’ve been around for over 3,000 years. But the population is now fragile and the tribe at risk of finally dying out... Uploaded 05-07-18 Their population consists of just four extended families, around only 800 people in total (in Roman times there used to be over a million). They have three men to every one woman. To keep the tribe going they’ve tried bringing in women from afar, including a number from the Ukraine. But is it too little, too late? From How To Save A Tribe Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Follow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Produced by Tern TV for Little Dot Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 1 hr 14 min
Better Late Than Never? | Britain's Oldest Mums and Dads (Parenting Documentary) | Real Stories |
A fascinating documentary questioning whether having a baby later in life is a carefully thought out decision to have a much-wanted child or a selfish desire to reproduce. Uploaded 27-01-18 Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Follow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Content licensed from ITV Global. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Britains Oldest Mums and Dads (Parenting Documentary) - Real Stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 2 hr 1 min
Macron VS Putin: The Last Effort To Stop World War III
This exclusive documentary provides unprecedented access to the inner circles of power, revealing the high-stakes diplomatic and political maneuvering in the moments leading up to and immediately following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Witness French President Emmanuel Macron and his top advisors in their final, desperate attempts to avert conflict through direct, intense telephone conversations with Vladimir Putin. This film captures a pivotal chapter of modern history and the fight for the future of democracy in Europe. Uploaded 17-10-25 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #RealStories #Macron #Putin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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