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  Soul Survivor: Overcoming Homelessness and Addiction on America's Toughest Street 13.10.2026 1h 28min

  A homeless songwriter overcomes crack addiction and escapes skid row's grim streets through music, aided by unlikely friendships.Uploaded 19-08-26Instagram - @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 Mysterious Phenomenon Called "Steve" Discovered by Amateur Photographers 13.10.2026 25min

  This documentary called Chasing Steve follows a group of aurora photographers who stumble upon a new phenomenon in the night sky.Uploaded 17-02-26Instagram - @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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  Through The Eyes Of Children | Real Stories Original 13.10.2026 15min

  Five Bangkok slum children are saved from poverty, disease and abuse by art and the dedicated care of a maverick priest. Father Joe Maier moved to Klong Toey 45 years ago to help the poor and sick. He has guided thousands of children like Note, Keng and the triplets Fon, Fa and Fai from extremely difficult childhoods to content, constructive lives, often using art as a way of releasing positive energies. Uploaded 21-06-18From Through The Eyes Of ChildrenWant 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 Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] Produced by Lingwood Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  A Drone Flies Through Post | Apocalyptic Cooling Towers (Drones In Forbidden Zones) 13.10.2026 4min

  Epic exploration of Willington Power Station, Derbyshire. A 300 foot death-fall.Uploaded 05-02-18Want 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 produced by Little Dot Studios. 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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  How 50 Cent Built a $100 Million Empire 13.10.2026 1h 5min

  Join us for an in-depth look at the incredible life story of 50 Cent, the rap superstar whose journey from the streets to global fame is nothing short of extraordinary. This documentary traces Curtis Jackson III's dramatic path, from his challenging beginnings in Queens, New York, where he navigated a world of crime and violence, including surviving nine gunshot wounds, to his pivotal signing with Eminem and the explosive success of his debut album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'." We explore his transition from a groundbreaking musician to a savvy entrepreneur, building a multi-million dollar empire beyond music with ventures like G-Unit clothing and Vitamin Water, and his impactful philanthropic efforts. Through candid interviews and insightful commentary, this documentary provides a comprehensive portrait of 50 Cent's relentless ambition and how he consistently turned adversity into opportunity, cementing his place in popular culture and inspiring countless others along the way.Uploaded 08-07-25Instagram - @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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  Who Really Killed Tupac Shakur? | Part 6 13.10.2026 1h

  The murder of Tupac Shakur has long been one of music and true crime's greatest unsolved mysteries. Now, with a suspect arrested 27 years later, this documentary tells the full story of his final year. Through exclusive police interviews and insider accounts, we reveal the tense power struggle between Tupac and his record label, Death Row Records. You'll hear from the people closest to him about his battle to escape a contract that kept him trapped in a "cycle of debt." This is a deep investigation into the business of music, betrayal, and the explosive rap rivalry that defined an era. It finally answers whether his death was a random act or a calculated murder, and uncovers the definitive story behind the final moments of his life.Uploaded 13-09-25Instagram - @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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  Hardcore Mercenaries Take Down Brutal Dictator 13.10.2026 48min

  This documentary explores the untold story of the 32 Battalion, a notorious mercenary force formed by South Africa during the Angolan Civil War. It delves into the unit's origins, its role in the conflict, and the fate of its soldiers after the end of apartheid. The film also uncovers the explosive details of the "Wonga Coup," a 2004 plot led by former 32 Battalion members to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea, and the global fallout that followed.Uploaded 15-02-26Instagram - @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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  Breaking The Silence (Mental Health Documentary) | Real Stories 13.10.2026 1h 5min

  This documentary gets to the heart of suicide in Northern Ireland and examines the human debris of the family and friends left behind.Uploaded 23-06-17Breaking 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/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from Tern TV. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by Tern TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Unsolved Mysteries: The Most Chilling Unsolved Cold Case 13.10.2026 25min

  Glenda Morrisseau was 19-years-old when she went out with family on July 17th, 1991 near their home in Winnipeg. When they arrived home, Glenda’s sister Doreen turned around to unlock the door, and when she turned back she saw a car quickly drive off with Glenda inside. Glenda was found murdered on August 7th, 1991.Uploaded 01-02-26Instagram - @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 Families Left Behind: What Happens When A Relative Disappears? | The Missing | Real Stories 13.10.2026 54min

  The Missing (Missing Person Documentary) | Real StoriesUploaded 21-04-18Every two minutes, someone in Britain disappears. Most are found within 48 hours. But every year, more than 2000 people go missing and do not return. This powerful observational documentary tells the emotive stories of three families whose loved ones have vanished into thin air:A devoted mother who walked out of her house 3 years ago and disappeared, leaving behind her husband and their young baby.A motorsports mechanic who drove away from his home one morning and vanished. His wife of 10 years is leading the search for him.A middle aged man who walked away from his life without any warning, leaving his brother and police officers baffled.Set against the backdrop of these mysterious disappearances, this film reveals the compelling stories of the relatives left behind. It follows family members driven to extraordinary lengths by their search for answers, closure, and the hope of bringing their missing loved ones home.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 Raw TV. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] Produced by Raw TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Lonely Runaway Teen Is Looking For A Family 13.10.2026 1h 3min

  Most teenagers row with their parents. But what happens if you leave home while you are still at school? And what is it like living alone while you are still a child? At the tender age of sixteen, Tony left home and was forced to fend for himself. He has managed to survive alone for the last two years... but only just!Uploaded 06-10-17Tony is now eighteen and still very much a boy, but he has had enough with being unemployed, useless, skint, lonely and too ashamed of his life to go and face his mum. Tony: I’ve Lost My Family is a poignant film which follows his journey as he becomes a grown-up, and tries to reconcile with his family.As he begins to sort his life out, Tony makes some extraordinary discoveries that lead him in an entirely new direction. Maybe the family he has been looking for can be found somewhere else – and maybe there is a different way to go home?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 Lambent Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Norway's Most Tragic Day: 15 Years After the Utøya Massacre 13.10.2026 58min

  Listen to the harrowing tales of survivors from Norway’s deadly terror attackTen years after the massacre that shocked the world and changed their lives forever, five survivors of Utoya share their stories and talk about how they managed to rebuild themselves today An ode to the resiliency of the human spirit and will to live.Uploaded 22-07-26Instagram - @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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  Kim Cattrall's Emotional Reunion With Her Secret Long Lost Family | Who Do You Think You Are? 13.10.2026 45min

  Liverpool-born Kim Cattrall is determined to solve a family mystery that has endured for more than 70 years. When Kim's mother, Shane, was eight years old, her father disappeared. George Baugh walked out on his wife and three young daughters, and they never heard from him again. Now Kim wants to find out what happened to her grandfather and to resolve this mystery for her mother's and aunts' sake, as well as her own.Uploaded 09-08-26Kim begins her investigation in Liverpool. Her mother is over from Canada visiting her sisters, so it's the perfect opportunity for Kim to get them all together and find out what they know about their missing father. The sisters don't even know what their father looked like. In the only picture they have of George, he is an indistinct shape peering out from behind a curtain. They are desperate to know what happened to their father.Kim has very few clues to go on, apart a newspaper article from the 1980s which mentions her grandfather's sister and the address she was living at then. Turning detective, Kim pieces together, bit by bit, what happened to her grandfather. Ultimately the trail leads to a shocking and painful discovery.Instagram - @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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  Could This Asteroid End Life On Earth? 13.10.2026 56min

  It appears peaceful, serenely floating through the cosmos—but a single lump of rock contains more explosive power than every nuclear bomb on Earth combined. Traveling at 50 times the speed of sound, a major impact would release 100 million megatons of TNT, triggering tsunamis, earthquakes, and a global "oven effect" that could end human civilization. From the mile-wide scar in Arizona to the hidden craters of Iowa, discover the terrifying evidence of Earth's violent past and the small band of scientists racing to find the "celestial terrorists" before they find us.Uploaded 04-03-26Instagram - @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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  One Man Enters One of the World's Most Secretive States | Real Stories Full-Length Documentary 13.10.2026 54min

  Deep in the heart of Central Asia lies one of the world’s most secretive countries – Turkmenistan. Run until recently by a crazy dictator whose megalomania spawned a personality cult to rival that of Chairman Mao, this unlikely desert republic has earned itself a grim reputation as ‘the North Korea of Central Asia’. But since no one is usually allowed in or out, the truth about Turkmenistan is impossible to separate from the rumours and the legends. Until now.Uploaded 25-10-17In this quirky and highly entertaining documentary, well-known critic Waldemar Januszczak journeys to Turkmenistan to investigate the myth of the now deceased Turkmenbashi the Great who retained absolute control over the country, forbidding photography, reporters, dogs, cinemas, circuses, car radios and ballet!Posing as a tourist who goes to Turkmenistan for a stag weekend, Januszczak goes undercover in this bizarre country to separate the facts from the fiction. And he’s taken his camera with him…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 InternationalProduced by ZCZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Britain's Challenging Children (Child Psychology Documentary) | Real Stories 13.10.2026 54min

  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.Uploaded 27-05-17With 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/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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  How Black Baseball Players Changed The Game Forever In The US 13.10.2026 1h 5min

  Step onto the field where legends were made and a forgotten era of American baseball comes to life. This documentary tells the incredible story of the most talented Black players in the game who, for decades, were barred from the major leagues. Instead of giving up, they built their own leagues, traveling across the country as baseball's original nomads. From packed stadiums for their famous All-Star games to barnstorming against white major league superstars, these athletes played for the love of the game, a living, and for something more. This is a story of incredible talent, fierce rivalries, and the heartbreaking journey toward justice, revealing how a group of players and their leagues changed the sport forever. Witness the highs and lows of a life on the road and hear the powerful first-hand accounts that reveal the spirit and resilience of true sporting pioneers.Uploaded 06-11-25Instagram - @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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  How The Moon Landing Was Faked Explained 13.10.2026 58min

  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!Uploaded 08-12-25Instagram - @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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  Husband Or Heartless Killer: The Story of Mitchell Quy (True Crime Documentary) I Real Stories 13.10.2026 55min

  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.Uploaded 10-06-17Want 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 Studios. 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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  How Freeports Help The Super Rich Evade Tax and Hide Their Wealth Explained 13.10.2026 58min

  There is a global network of tax-free storage facilities for valuable goods, catering to the super rich – and it’s virtually unknown, until now. Freeports feature the highest security levels and confidential record keeping. And through their offshore legal status, they offer loopholes for tax savings, critics fear. Uploaded 18-08-26Instagram - @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