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Today · 58 min
31 Days in the Ghetto: Homeless Social Experiment
'Streets of Plenty' chronicles one man's perilous journey to live in Vancouver's downtown east side ghetto. The rules of this twisted social experiment? Starting with only a pair of underwear, he must survive the harsh winter streets for 31 days. He has no money, no friends, no family, and most importantly, no home. He must navigate the institutions, policies and services alongside the thousands of people that call Vancouver's streets home. Uploaded 26-08-18 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 Films. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by Kleider Studios and Ogilvie Film Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 29 min
How Amazon Took Over Half The Internet
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, transformed from the son of a teenage mother and a young man who took apart his own crib with a screwdriver into a global tech legend. This documentary chronicles the incredible life story of the man who forever changed the way the world shops. After leaving a secure Wall Street job in 1994, he ignored the advice of his colleagues and parents, moving to Seattle to build an online bookstore from his garage. His parents risked their entire retirement savings on the venture, an investment that would later become legendary. Uploaded 20-10-25 Witness Amazon’s rapid evolution from a simple bookseller into "the everything store" after a key insight from a thousand random customers. We examine the revolutionary creation of Amazon Prime and Amazon Web Services (AWS)—which even secured a massive contract with the CIA—and how they cemented Amazon's place as a cornerstone of the modern digital economy. However, Bezos’s aggressive business strategies have drawn major political scrutiny and controversy, including accusations of anti-competitive behavior and questions about the treatment and low wages of his warehouse workers. Hear the story of the man who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world's richest people, an e-commerce pioneer who proves that passion and a simple idea can truly revolutionize a multi-billion dollar industry. 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 57 min
The Shocking Truth About America's Most Famous Animal Experts
What happens to the cute tiger cubs and lion cubs after they are used on TV shows by celebrity animal experts? This is the shocking true story of a police officer turned animal advocate, Tim Harrison, who risks his life to find the missing exotic animals and expose the dark secret behind the world of animal conservation. From the backyards of suburban homes to secret animal auctions, Tim follows a trail of clues that leads to America's most famous animal celebrity, Jack Hannah, and an astonishing connection to the notorious Tiger King, Joe Exotic. The investigation reveals a systemic issue where big cats are bred for entertainment and then abandoned or sold into a dangerous black market. It’s a compelling journey that challenges everything you thought you knew about these TV personalities and the fate of the animals they claim to protect. Witness a fight to change the law and expose the truth about America's secret big cat crisis. Uploaded 27-09-25 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
Today · 1 hr 41 min
Inside The Most Extreme Race on Earth
Running four of the world's most brutal ultramarathons across the Sahara, Gobi, Atacama, and Antarctica is an incredible feat, but for the amateur athletes in this documentary, it's about more than just a race. As they push their bodies to the absolute limit, they confront grief, personal loss, and the deepest questions about their lives. This is a powerful, raw, and honest look at what drives ordinary people to take on the impossible and find an unbreakable will to survive. Uploaded 15-09-25 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
Today · 18 min
Little Joe | Episode 5 - The Pecking Order | Real Stories
Listen to our podcast episode on the mysterious case behind our Real Stories Original: "Vanished: The Surrey Schoolgirl" with journalist Martin Bright here: http://bit.ly/VanishedE6 In episode 5, Joe gives us an insight into a complex debt dispute. The reality of crooked builders and property developers is laid bare in two fascinating stories where having the law on your side doesn’t always mean you’re going to come out on top. Uploaded 08-05-26 ‘Little Joe’ is a short-form documentary series set in the hyperreal world of Debt Collector Joseph. With his unique voice and compelling stories, Joe gives the viewer a voyeuristic insight into the grinding gears of a debt dependent society, through the eyes of a guy who grew up and is now fixture in the infamous crime belt of Sydney’s western suburbs. Watch the whole series here - https://is.gd/littlejoeseries Directed by David Ratner A Ratner and Co Production for Little Dot Studios Production Funding from Screen Australia and Little Dot Studios Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Content licensed from Real Stories. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by Ratner and Co Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 52 min
Children Of Romania (Adoption Documentary) | Real Stories
In 1990 Romania, the world was stunned by what was revealed: Images of orphanages, of starving, freezing unloved children, suffering shocking untold misery. Uploaded 05-04-17 Crammed into small rooms, bed-bound on rotting faeces stained matresses, they were closeted away from the society and often malnourished. Many of them in fact were not orphans, but had been placed in the institutions by the desperately poor families who had been forced to have more children than necessary as part of Nicolae Ceausescu’s insane population building policy. Thousands of parents all over the world responded by going to Romania to adopt a child. In some cases it took as little as two weeks to complete the process. 324 children were officially adopted into English families and 787 into Irish families. This documentary will tell some of their stories, as we trace the progress of a group of these Romanian orphans and their adoptive families. 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 All3 Media. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 19 min
America's Biggest Political Scandal: The Full Nixon Story
Follow the tumultuous career of Richard Nixon, from his early political battles and the complexities of the Vietnam War to his groundbreaking diplomatic efforts with China, all leading up to the shocking Watergate scandal that ultimately forced his resignation and redefined the American political landscape, leaving a lasting impact on public trust. Uploaded 22-08-25 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 · 35 min
Vanished: The Missing Surrey Schoolgirl (Unsolved Case Documentary) | Real Stories Original
23 years ago a Surrey schoolgirl vanished. She left for school in the morning, never got there, was spotted that evening in local beauty spot Box Hill, then disappeared off the face of the earth... Two decades later, an ex-counter-terrorist cop living in the nearby town felt that something just didn’t quite add up and started to investigate. He contacted the journalist who originally covered the story to share his suspicions and the case was reignited, bringing new facts and new witnesses to light. Uploaded 27-04-18 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 Real Stories Tapes: True Crime is a brand new podcast hosted by Emmy-nominated TV host and true-crime obsessive Stephanie Bauer (Searching For...). It takes some of the most popular true-crime documentaries on your Real Stories channel and transforms them into riveting audio, meaning you can enjoy them wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://podfollow.com/real-stories-tapes-true-crime Content licensed from Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by Below The Radar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 32 min
The Modern Teen Suicide Epidemic
In this heartbreaking and urgent documentary, a grieving father sets out on a journey to understand his 14-year-old son's death by suicide. He dives into the world of modern teenagers, exposing the silent struggles with social media, unfettered internet access, and emotional isolation that led to a shocking 70% increase in adolescent suicide. Through powerful interviews with young survivors, mental health experts, and other parents, 'Tell My Story' he uncovers the painful truths and warning signs that are often missed. His quest becomes a mission to reverse the disconnectedness and teach other parents what he wishes he'd known to save his own son. Uploaded 28-09-25 Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #RealStories #MentalHealth #Kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 52 min
The Tragedy of the Saeed Sisters: An Honor Killing Story | Real Stories
The Price of Honor is an award-winning documentary about the murders of Amina and Sarah Said, teenage sisters from Lewisville, Texas, who were killed in a premeditated “honor killing” in 2008. The film chronicles the lives of the sisters and the path to their eventual murders by their own father, Yaser Said, who fled the crime scene and remains at large. Uploaded 18-03-18 The film reveals new details and uncovers evidence about the case that has never before been made public, including a previous murder committed by Yaser, his abuse of his daughters from a young age, and the ultimate sacrifice of Amina Said, who had a secret plan to protect the love of her life. Her voice, through home video, emails, letters and diary entries, becomes a powerful thread throughout the film depicting the girls’ struggle and makes us reconsider much of what was assumed about this case. Despite the tragedy, viewers learn of an incredible love story that still has life after death. 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 Smart Lips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 54 min
Manhunt For The Nail Bomber of London (True Crime Documentary)
The horrifying story of David Copeland’s oneman terror campaign on London’s streets. Uploaded 29-07-17 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 58 min
The End Of Ageing (Medical Documentary) | Real Stories
Do you want to stop ageing? Do you want to live forever? Can science help you cheat death? In this pioneering documentary, Professor Rose Anne Kenny takes us through the science and the consequences of living longer lives. Uploaded 10-11-17 Imagine for a moment that old age became a thing of the past. Today, for better or for worse, it would appear that eternal life may soon be a reality. Some scientists are forecasting that the only way many humans will die is if they are shot or run over by a bus. The programme unveils what is happening in age prevention, shows how we can lengthen our own life spans and explains how some scientists now believe we are closer than ever to finding the Elixir of Life. Such power over life itself poses many profound questions: what impact is it going to have on our societies? What preparations should our governments be making for an ever-ageing population? Do people really want to live longer and suffer the inevitable weakening of their capacities? And is it morally right to transcend human fallibility and assume the role of God? 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 TVF International. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by Title Films Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 27 min
The Forgotten Victims of Hurricane Katrina
In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, becoming one of the most destructive storms in United States history. This documentary recounts the terrifying experience of those who lived through the category 5 hurricane, from the violent winds and storm surges to the catastrophic failure of the levees that left 80% of New Orleans submerged. As floodwaters rose, thousands were left stranded on rooftops and in their homes, fighting for survival. But the natural disaster was just the beginning. This film reveals the full story of the government's slow and inadequate response, the chaos inside the Superdome, and the political mismanagement that made the crisis even worse. We hear from the survivors who lost everything, the families separated by the largest displacement of people in decades, and the residents of New Orleans who continue to grapple with the storm's long-term legacy. Uploaded 23-08-25 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 · 54 min
Kentucky Teenage Vampires (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories
On the night of November 26th 1996, sixteen year old Rod Ferrell bludgeoned to death his girlfriend’s parents, in what the US media labelled a wild vampiric ritual. Rod’s girlfriend was with him that night, so were three other members of Rod’s vampire clan: Scott Anderson, Dana Cooper and Charity Keese. This film follows the trial of Dana Cooper right through to the verdict, featuring exclusive interviews with Rod Ferrell on death row. Uploaded 10-01-18 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr
Remembering Afghanistan: Recovering From My Amnesia (Global Documentary)
In 1988, Olivier Brodard -a twenty one year old idealist- made a six-month humanitarian trip to Afghanistan under Soviet occupation with $50,000 in his backpack destined for the local populations. Uploaded 26-02-18 Entering illegally via Pakistan Olivier, along with his friend Paul Castella, made the arduous journey on foot, camel and tank to the Pansir Valley. They met commander Massoud and shared the daily life of the afghan people witnessing first hand the front line of the Afghan battle against the Soviet Union. When Olivier reluctantly returned home to Switzerland, he had a terrible car accident. After weeks in a deep coma, he woke up with severe amnesia and the new challenge of rebuilding his life. With the help of his detailed diaries and photographs taken at the time, Olivier attempts to explore his memories and recover a part of his own identity that had been lost. Afghan Memento tells the story of a fearless journey made by two men in their prime, but more than that, it is an elegant rendering of where our experiences, memories and identity intersect. 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 · 1 hr 5 min
How The Oscar Pistorius Trial Captivated A Nation
On Valentine's Day 2013, the world watched in shock as Olympic and Paralympic hero Oscar Pistorius shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. From the moment the news broke, a global obsession began, turning a private tragedy into a public spectacle. This documentary goes beyond the headlines to tell the complete story of the 'Blade Runner' and the woman he killed. We piece together the events of that fateful night, from the gunshots that neighbors heard to the controversial police investigation. Through exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, we explore the stark contrast between Pistorius's public image as a symbol of hope and his private life, which was fraught with anger, guns, and paranoia. The documentary shines a light on the high-profile trial that gripped South Africa and the world, scrutinizing the evidence and legal strategies that led to his conviction for culpable homicide. We examine the controversial verdict and the South African justice system, asking whether fame and wealth played a role in his sentence. Uploaded 19-09-25 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
Today · 53 min
Commando: On The Front Line | Episode 8 (Military Training Documentary) | Real Stories
Join acclaimed documentary maker Chris Terrill (The Cruise) as he follows a group of young commandos moving from civilian life to the front line of war. With unprecedented access to both the training and battle grounds, cameras capture the exhilaration, intensity and fear of Troop 924 of the Royal Marines as they prepare for war. After 32 weeks of intensive training, are they ready for what lies ahead in Afghanistan? Uploaded 24-01-18 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 Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 55 min
Operation Orchard: Israeli Special Forces Take Down Nuclear Threat
This gripping documentary unveils the untold story of Israel's relentless pursuit to dismantle a hostile nation's clandestine nuclear weapons program. Journey into the heart of a high-stakes geopolitical thriller as three elite Israeli Black Ops units — intelligence, air assault, and assassination — unite to counter the existential threat. This documentary also uncovers the mastermind behind Syria's nuclear ambition and the precise operation to ensure the threat could never resurface. This is how Israel was able to use its intelligence services to avert a nuclear catastrophe. Uploaded 13-06-25 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 · 49 min
ADHD: Out of Control Kids (Medical/Parenting Documentary) | Real Stories
This poignant film examines the lives of people who suffer from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Behavioural characteristics include severe distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Diagnosis has proved controversial as most sufferers are diagnosed when young and treatment is for life. Filmed in New Zealand, the programme shows the reality of dealing with children so difficult they can barely interact with their peers, let alone family members. Uploaded 25-09-17 The film also features adult sufferers who have had to live with the disorder, undiagnosed for much of their lives and the different methods of dealing with ADHD such as drugs, life management, natural remedies and counselling. 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 TVF International. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by Topshelf Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 4 min
The Secret Life of Jimmy Carter's Mother
Meet Miss Lillian Carter, a woman far more than just the mother of a US President. This powerful documentary chronicles the extraordinary life of Jimmy Carter's mom, a true American original who defied expectations at every turn. From her fearless work as a nurse in the segregated South and her bold decision to join the Peace Corps in India at 68, to her unexpected fame rubbing shoulders with Hollywood legends, Miss Lillian navigated the world with a unique blend of Southern charm and unwavering honesty. This film explores her profound influence on Jimmy Carter's presidency and humanitarian work, showing how her resilient spirit shaped a family and touched countless lives, leaving behind a legacy of courage and compassion. Uploaded 25-08-25 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

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