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Today · 1 hr
Too Posh To Pay (Wealthy Crime Documentary) | Real Stories
Revealing documentary that uncovers the so-called respectable members of the middle classes who cheat, fiddle and steal their way through life, from petty crime such as fiddling tax and insurance to more serious offences like burglary, forgery and fraud. 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
Today · 1 hr 19 min
Breaking The Silence (Mental Health Documentary) | Real Stories
This documentary gets to the heart of suicide in Northern Ireland and examines the human debris of the family and friends left behind. Breaking The Silence is a sensitive and powerful portrait of the trauma faced by families in the aftermath of suicide, and the journey towards coming to terms with this deep, personal tragedy. Each story builds towards its awful yet inevitable conclusion and, by allowing interviewees the opportunity to talk through their own painful stories, the film also helps to prove that those left behind can ultimately travel the long road of healing. The film challenges the audience to consider why such a potent stigma still surrounds suicide and mental health issues, and also looks at the important work being done by the Niamh Louise Foundation - which is made up of individuals who have been similarly affected - to prevent further deaths by suicide. 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 Tern TV. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by Tern TV
Today · 1 hr 19 min
America's Poor Kids (Poverty Documentary) | Real Stories
In the United States, child poverty has reached record levels, with over 16 million children now affected. Food banks are facing unprecedented demand, and homeless shelters now have long waiting lists, as families who have known a much better life have to leave their homes, sometimes with just a few days notice. America’s Poor Kids meets three children whose families are struggling to get by, and asks them to tell us what life in modern America really looks like through their eyes. Told from the point of view of the children themselves, this one-hour documentary offers a unique perspective on the nation's flagging economy and the impact of unemployment, homelessness and poverty as seen through the eyes of the children affected. 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 True Vision. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by True Vision
Today · 57 min
Aliens Undercover: The Real Men In Black Exposed
The myth of the suit and sunglasses hides a much darker reality that has haunted witnesses for over seventy years. This documentary follows the trail of the genuine Men in Black, starting with the very first threats issued in the 1940s to modern-day accounts of psychological warfare. You will hear the recovered audio tapes of Woody Derenberger, a man whose life was upended by a telepathic entity known as Indrid Cold. The story moves from rural farms in Pennsylvania to the offices of respected psychiatrists who were told their lives would end if they spoke the truth. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
Today · 33 min
Is Elon Musk The Real Reason Behind Tesla's Success?
This documentary delves into the remarkable journey of Tesla, the company that transformed the automotive industry and redefined the future of transportation. Founded in 2003 by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, Tesla started with a radical vision-to prove that electric vehicles could outperform traditional gas-powered cars and lead the way toward a sustainable energy future. Tesla's early days were marked by innovation and bold ambition, but it wasn't until Elon Musk joined the company in 2004 as its largest investor and chairman that Tesla's trajectory shifted dramatically. Under Musk's leadership, Tesla evolved from a niche player to a global powerhouse, with its electric vehicles revolutionizing the way we think about cars. From the sleek, high-performance Roadster to the mass-market success of the Model 3, Tesla has not only challenged industry norms but also inspired a movement toward cleaner, more sustainable energy. Along the way, Tesla's impact has extended beyond cars to the development of energy storage, solar technology, and autonomous driving, making it a key player in shaping the future of global energy and transportation. Yet, the company's journey has not been without challenges. Tesla has faced production struggles, financial instability, and constant scrutiny. Through it all, the relentless drive to innovate has kept Tesla at the forefront of technological progress, positioning it as a symbol of what's possible when ambition meets ingenuity. This documentary explores Tesla's rise, its ongoing impact, and how it continues to push the boundaries of what the future of transportation can be. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
Today · 56 min
The Fog of War: The Trauma Of Friendly Fire
They call it the fog of war - when brothers in arms accidentally kill each other. Two parallel stories, in Afghanistan and in France set 60 years apart, explore the emotional wake of these military tragedies. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
Today · 1 hr 19 min
Jobless: Life Unemployed (Poverty Documentary) | Real Stories
As the unemployment statistics once more start to head up, BAFTA winning film-maker Brian Woods takes us behind the numbers to the people they represent. Filmed throughout 2009, and seen in part through the eyes of the children, Jobless tells the interwoven stories of several families, across the length and breadth of Britain as both husbands and wives cope with losing their jobs, in most cases for the first time in their lives. From Jobless: Life Unemployed 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
Today · 1 hr 9 min
How The Moon Landing Was Faked Explained
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in July 1969 the world was suddenly split into two categories – those who believe the Apollo 11 landings, and those who don’t. We’ll investigate both sides of this debate – as 10-15% of the American public still believe the moon landings were fake in one way or another. This film recreates the scene out in the desert and tests the most popular, and persistent conspiracy theories! Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
Today · 1 hr
Interview With A Serial Killer (True Crime Documentary) | Real Stories
There is no doubt that Arthur Shawcross is a psychopath. Found guilty of killing 2 children and 11 prostitutes his tales of cannibalism and mutilation have made him one of America's most notorious serial killers. That he killed 13 people by asphyxiation is certain. Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Twitter: 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 by Digital Rights Group (DRG). Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Interview With A Serial Killer | Real Stories
Today · 1 hr
Europe's Largest Illegal Traveller Site: The Fight For A Home At Dale Farm
Dale Farm in England is the largest Travellers’ site in Europe. For ten years, fifty families have illegally occupied green belt land they own, but are not supposed to live on. For ten years, the local council has been trying to evict them, but only now - after a bitter campaign that has gone all the way to the House of Lords - is the climax to this battle in sight. Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu In the middle of 1920, Isaac Ochberg, a South African businessman of Russian extraction, started a fund raising drive to save at least a few of the Jewish orphans of Russia. By early 1921 he had gathered together £10,000 (the equivalent of Two Million Dollars at today’s prices) and he set off from Cape Town on his dangerous mission. His task: to rescue as many Jewish orphans as he could in what we now know as Poland, Belarus and the Ukraine. For 2 months he travelled by wagon, train, car and foot around this stricken region doing deals to collect children. While the spine of the film is the story of Ochberg’s rescue of the children, we also find out the forgotten history of the genocidal attacks on Jews, known as Pogroms from first hand accounts. Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Follow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Produced by Hardcash Productions. Content licensed by Digital Rights Group (DRG). Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
Today · 1 hr 17 min
America's "Craziest" Cat Ladies! (Animal Lover Documentary)
Cat Ladies unravels the real story behind the oft-ridiculed 'cat lady' - a cultural stereotype and figure of ridicule for women of a certain age with too many furry companions. Through the intimate portrait of four unique 'cat ladies' we create a sensitive and emotionally honest portrait of women whose lives and self-worth have become intractably linked to cats. It's not the number of cats that defines someone as a 'cat lady', but rather their attachment, or non-attachment, to human beings. They create a world with their cats in which they are accepted and in control - a world where they ultimately have value. 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 Chocolate Box Entertainment
Today · 1 hr 7 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. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
Today · 1 hr 9 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. 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
Today · 1 hr 6 min
Gender Transition: Becoming Julia (LGBTQ+ Documentary) | Real Stories
In this intimate and personal portrait, we follow Paul, a single, straight bus driver of 37, as he undergoes a gender transition to begin living as a woman called Julia. At first glance, Paul comes across as a regular, affable and blokey man with a passion for racing cars and farming, but inside it is a different story. Despite living and looking like a man, Paul has always felt like a woman. Filmed over a two year period, this revealing and intimate documentary explores the deconstruction and reconstruction of a person with unflinching humour and surprise, turning upside down all the stereotypes about what makes a man and what makes a woman. With endearing honesty and a strong determination not to fall into pre-ordained expectations, Julia gives us an engaging account of the everyday difficulties involved in going through a sex change. Ultimately this film is not about being the perfect woman or man, but about living honestly and in your own unique way. 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 fromTVF International. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by
Today · 1 hr 19 min
Gutted: Britain's Fishing Families (BAFTA-Award-Winning Documentary) | Real Stories
What are the consequences for a small community when the white fish industry collapses? This poignant film tells the human tales of fishermen and their families. Fishing is one of Britain's oldest industries, and Fraserburgh is a community significantly dependent on it. This documentary charts the community's reaction to swingeing quota cuts and consequent drastic reduction in the industry. Filming at sea is extensive, and includes a trip to a breakers yard in Denmark and to the EC in Brussels. 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 Tern TV. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by Tern TV
Today · 28 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? Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
Yesterday · 1 hr 5 min
Husband Or Heartless Killer: The Story of Mitchell Quy (True Crime Documentary) I Real Stories
An insight into the mind of Mitchell Quy, convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in January 2001 for the murder of his wife, Lynsey, who had disappeared in December 1998. The prime suspect at the time, Mitchell Quy had always protested his innocence, claiming his wife had left him. Quy even made televised appeals for the return of his wife. 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. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
Yesterday · 1 hr 2 min
New Evidence, New Answers? The Endless Search For Flight MH370
On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished with 239 people on board, triggering the most expensive and complex search operation in aviation history. From mysterious U-turns and "ghost flight" theories to the groundbreaking satellite data that tracked the plane seven hours after it went dark, this documentary investigates why the Boeing 777 remains missing 10 years later. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
Yesterday · 1 hr 3 min
The Human Mannequin: Living With A Rare Genetic Disorder Turns Muscle Into Bone
This film is about an inspirational Scottish 18-year-old who is determined to be accepted in the picture-perfect world of fashion, despite her disability. Often in pain and with deteriorating mobility, she puts herself on the line to prove she can work alongside the country’s fashion elite. In the process, she reveals a surprising side to the notorious fashion world. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
Yesterday · 1 hr 4 min
Britain's Challenging Children (Child Psychology Documentary) | Real Stories
This film follows life inside 5 UK primary schools to uncover the enormous challenges faced by teachers dealing with violent and disruptive behaviour. 97 percent of teachers say they have to deal with disruptive pupils in their classroom – pupils like Levi in Luton, who regularly has to storm out of class for fear that he might lose control; or Jordyn in Glasgow whose swearing and aggression frightens teachers and classmates alike. With remarkable results, we follow Levi, Jordyn and others as their schools reach out to both children and parents to address the roots of their behaviour. In Jordyn's school she benefits from a Nurture Group, a special room set up as a bridge between home and school, where the whole spectrum of behavours that form a barrier to learning, from complete withdrawal to outright aggression, can be addressed. And in Levi's school headteacher, Hilary Goddard puts into practice her "whole brain behaviour management in the classroom" to help both children, teachers and parents. 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 True Vision. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Produced by True Vision

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