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  Education vs Reality: The Battle for Adults with Autism 10.10.2026 1ч 30мин

  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 01-09-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Filmed Undercover: POV Of A North Korean Escape Route 10.10.2026 1ч 17мин

  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 05-10-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #NorthKorea #Documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dying Out: The Last of the Samaritans | Real Stories Original 10.10.2026 26мин

  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 05-07-18Their 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 TribeWant to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsProduced 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
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  Macron VS Putin: The Last Effort To Stop World War III 10.10.2026 2ч 1мин

  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 17-10-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#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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  Guardians Of The New World (Hacking Documentary) | Real Stories 09.10.2026 1ч 1мин

  Until recently, many of us thought we were safe online and that the Internet provided a safe haven to share ideas and democratise information with the security of privacy. Guardians of the New World introduces us to the world of hacker culture. Emerging from the 70's counterculture around conceptions of personal freedom, decentralisation of power and sharing, hacking really came to prominence with the emergence of the Internet as a ubiquitous public forum from the late 90's onwards. Hackers have emerged as both a threat to government and civilian security, or its saviour, often depending on your point of view.Uploaded 06-02-18Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from Sideways Film. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] 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
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  What It Takes To Learn In The World's Most Dangerous Place 09.10.2026 1ч 3мин

  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 18-10-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #Documentary #War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Day Israel Went To War With Itself 09.10.2026 56мин

  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 07-10-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Biggest Regret Of A Working Actor's Career 09.10.2026 1ч 39мин

  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 19-10-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #Documentary #ActorsLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Better Late Than Never? | Britain's Oldest Mums and Dads (Parenting Documentary) | Real Stories | 09.10.2026 1ч 14мин

  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 27-01-18Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from ITV Global. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] 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
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  Why Bruce Springsteen Is The Last Great American Rock Star 09.10.2026 1ч 5мин

  This premium documentary explores the extraordinary life and career of Bruce Springsteen, charting his path from a New Jersey bar band musician to "The Boss"—one of the greatest live performers in rock and roll history. This film analyzes the emotional honesty, boundless energy, and working-class poetry that cemented his status as a global music icon. Discover his influences, from Bob Dylan and Frank Sinatra to his enduring connection with his audience and his impact on American culture through anthems like "Born To Run," "Born In The U.S.A.," and "Streets of Philadelphia."Uploaded 21-10-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #BruceSpringsteen #TheBoss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  My Life As A Homeless Comedian: Walking 1,700 Miles Across America | Specialish 09.10.2026 1ч 35мин

  'Specialish' follows the journey of a waitress-turned-stand-up comedian who quits her job, packs a cart, and embarks on a bold, nine-month journey to walk 1,700 miles across America, hoping to film her first comedy special along the way. This deeply personal documentary is an intimate look at the physical and psychological toll of a solo trek, confronting crippling self-doubt, bizarre roadside encounters, and the resurfacing trauma of a past sexual assault. From the solitude of the trail to performing in empty dive bars, this is the raw, funny, and sometimes terrifying reality of seeking transformation on the open road.Uploaded 12-10-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #Specialish #Documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Teenagers From Hell (Rebellious Children Documentary) | Real Stories 09.10.2026 52мин

  Stories of nightmare teenagers, ranging from the teenage duo who took a bus on a hair-raising spin before crashing it into a pensioner's house, to the 14-year-old runaway who fled penniless to Paris and the 15-year-old who terrorised a whole community. Teenagers From Hell mixes testimonies from long suffering parents and those on the wrong end of post pubescent mischief with fly-on-the-wall footage of what really goes on when the adults' backs are turned.Uploaded 12-01-18Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from ITV Global. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Chernobyl: Insiders Speak Out On What Really Happened 09.10.2026 1ч

  In April 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster became the greatest technological catastrophe in Soviet history. Initially silenced by the USSR regime despite radioactive fallout contaminating half of Europe, the true death toll and cause of the explosion remained a deadly secret.Uploaded 13-10-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Monster Of Florence: The Most Covered-Up Cold Case In Italian History 09.10.2026 1ч 42мин

  This is a deep-dive investigation into the decades-long Italian cold case known as the Monster of Florence, where eight young couples were brutally murdered and mutilated between 1968 and 1985. We go beyond the initial conviction of the "picnicking friends" to uncover an epic travesty of justice involving ritualistic killings, Satanic cults, powerful Freemasons, and a shocking cover-up that reached the highest levels of Italian society, including police, magistrates, and politicians. Featuring exclusive documents, testimony from whistleblowers, and the theory of a body-swap to hide the murder of a prominent doctor, this is the definitive real story of Italy’s most disturbing unsolved serial killer conspiracy.Uploaded 22-10-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #TrueCrime #Conspiracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dying for Drugs (Pharmaceutical Investigation Documentary) | Real Stories 09.10.2026 1ч 24мин

  A powerful international investigation of the global pharmaceutical industry.Uploaded 20-12-17Every year, many new drugs come to market which offer hope to the sick and dying. They also bring billions of pounds into the coffers of the pharmaceutical industry, making Big Pharma the most profitable and powerful business on earth. Two years in the making, this film investigates just how far drug companies are prepared to go to get their drugs approved; what they will do to make sure they get the prices they want and what happens when profits are put before people.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from True Vision. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by True Vision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Inside The Secret Processes Of Word-Class Artists 09.10.2026 1ч 6мин

  'Art and Design' offers an intimate and multifaceted look into the lives and minds of working artists. Explore the inspiration, techniques, and philosophies that drive creation, from portraiture and sculpture to digital and public art. Hear firsthand how artists navigate the complex relationship between personal expression and commercial viability, the challenges of critique, and the essential role of drawing and sketchbooks in capturing the energy of the world. Featuring exclusive studio access and candid interviews, this film uncovers the diverse reality of what it means to be an artist today.Uploaded 24-11-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #Art #Design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why The CIA Missed Bin Laden 10 Times 09.10.2026 55мин

  From 'CIA Declassified', Season 1, Episode 6: The thrilling, declassified true story of the 15-year hunt for Osama bin Laden. Follow the CIA's dedicated counter-terrorism unit, a small team nicknamed "The Sisterhood," as they relentlessly track the world's most wanted terrorist from the 1993 World Trade Center bombing to his eventual capture in 2011. This premium documentary reveals the missed opportunities, the bureaucratic hurdles, and the determined intelligence work that finally brought an end to the mastermind behind 9/11.Uploaded 29-10-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #OsamaBinLaden #ciadeclassified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Daily Life Of Children Fighting Rare Diseases 09.10.2026 2ч 23мин

  'Paul O'Grady's Little Heroes', Season 2, Episodes 1 to 6: Witness the extraordinary courage of children and the groundbreaking medical work happening inside one of the world's leading pediatric hospitals. This powerful documentary follows young patients like Daniel, fighting aggressive juvenile arthritis, Rean, undergoing complex spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis, and Romeo, an infant defying the odds with a severe heart defect. From overcoming needle phobias to battling rare genetic disorders, their inspiring stories of resilience, alongside the unwavering dedication of the doctors and nurses, show what it takes to mend the most fragile lives.Uploaded 25-11-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #Children #HumanStories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Delivering Aid To Afghanistan: Honeymoon in Kabul 09.10.2026 1ч 3мин

  Honeymoon in Kabul is an inspirational documentary which follows newly weds, midwife Maggie Haertsch and clown doctor Jean Paul Bell, on their whirlwind mission to take medical aid and humour to the children of Kabul. Maggie and Jean Paul arrive in Kabul amidst riots and discover that their precious cargo of advanced medical equipment is strewn over a dirty hospital floor, useless in a country where electricity is unreliable and thousands of children are dying of malnutrition and dysentery every year. Uploaded 16-12-17The film explores the responsibility and power of the individual to make positive change in society, and the politics of aid and charity, asking whether well-intentioned amateurs can actually make any difference in a country racked with troubles and visiting one of Afghanistan’s most respected political activists and parliamentarians. As Jean Paul entertains gun-wielding Afghans, nervous American soldiers, and sick children, the film also investigates the role of humour in the face of adversity and its potential to unify and transcend race, class and culture.Lucky to leave Afghanistan alive, Maggie and Jean Paul take us on a hair-raising and fascinating journey which shows that the delivery of aid in Afghanistan is as complex and delicate as any second marriage.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from TVF International. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by Limelight Films Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Does The Prison System Want Them To Fail? The Fight For A Second Chance 09.10.2026 50мин

  Every year, 25,000 inmates are released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in Huntsville, taking their first steps back into the free world. This film captures the raw emotions of release day, where excitement clashes with the overwhelming shock of freedom. Many men, institutionalized after decades inside, are left with only $50 and a choice to make at the bus station: start the arduous journey toward a new life, or fall back into old habits. We witness the life-saving efforts of a small community providing basic dignity—clothing, food, and emotional support—and explore the heartbreaking reality that without family backing, the vast majority of ex-felons are set up to fail, leading straight back to the cage they just left.Uploaded 29-11-25Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: [email protected]#RealStories #Prison #Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices