This documentary looks at children who lost their parents to suicide at a young age. When your father or mother – the people who teach you about the world – take their own life, what is that teaching you? How do you go on without your parents? In French with English subtitles.A very sad but important documentary that will hopefully help those going through similar grievances.
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In India, many daughters are sold into slavery prostitution. This usually happens when the girl is 10 and ready to begin her prostitution career. They are sold in the name of the Hindu Goddess Yellamma. We look at being a religious prostitute in India. Local sex worker Anitha invites us for lunch in her brothel; shows us her homemade “sex rooms,” and tells us what it’s like to be a religious prostitute in modern India. DocumentaryStorm looks at the mystery [...]
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The Earth has its share of problems: too many humans live on its crust. There are earthquakes, hurricanes, and tidal waves. Humans are looking for alternatives. Space is often mentioned, but the far more realistic new world is under the sea. Meet the scientists who believe that submerged colonies are imminent. There is a ready supply of food, a way to harness oxygen and the sun. Logically, and financially, the sea is the next frontier of human exploration. Technology is [...]
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Imagine that all you need to live is a new heart. The surgeons are standing by. People are dying all around you. The procedure is simple. But no one has ticked ‘donate my organs’ on their card. So you wait. Then you die. This happens every day. This documentary explores the dilemma. Many countries are starting to adopt ways to increase organ donation. For example, if you sign up to donate your organs after you die then you can be [...]
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Acid Test, featuring Sigourney Weaver, looks at our oceans and what’s happening to them. Marine life is struggling as the water in the oceans becomes more and more acidic. This creates unique challenges for the wildlife who call the Oceans home. “ACID TEST: This groundbreaking NRDC documentary explores the startling phenomenon of ocean acidification, which may soon challenge marine life on a scale not seen for tens of millions of years. Featuring Sigourney Weaver”
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Travel with Igor Berglin to the frontlines of the Vodka Wars where he tries to discover who really invented this popular drink and finds out that the strained relationship between Russia and Poland can be salvaged by a bottle. In the fall of 1977, Poland instigated a trade war with Russia over the right to produce Vodka. This was the first time Poland tried to claim the drink as its own, but it would not be the last. Most people [...]
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Egypt’s revolution may have ended the dictatorship, but the violent scenes that were broadcast the world over have brought the tourism industry to its knees. However some think that safety is not the main issue that has caused the catastrophic decrease in visitors. The pyramids and the pharaonic statues are not only Egypt’s greatest treasures, they’re also a magnet for tourists from all over the world. The nation’s economic future depends on them. But these days tourists are few and [...]
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Journeyman Pictures presents, “A Shining Light,” a short film of only 11 minutes following Illac Diaz who began a project called “Liter of Light.” The film takes place in the slums of Manila, Philippines in August of 2012. Illac Diaz takes us on a tour of the slums of Manila. We follow him into homes, churches, and even a jail. Illac’s project is recycling plastic bottles which will outlive all future generations to come sitting in a landfill or end [...]
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Get acquainted with the fight sport known as Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, in this hour-long documentary film. Thai Boxing: A Fighting Chance, originally filmed in 2002 and narrated by British actor Jason Statham, takes us on a voyage to Thailand, the Land of Smiles, to learn about Muay Thai and what it means to those that practice it. Originally used in battlefields and only then eventually developing into a ring sport, today Muay Thai is in the [...]
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A Ground Zero eye account of the horrors currently going on in Syria, June and July, 2012. Journalists have risked their lives to bring you this footage. A compelling first-person narrative of a country being torn apart by revolution and a government that refuses to back down. Cameras are officially banned in Syria. So, journalists have turned to their cell phones to capture some footage. Filming secretly on roads and through car windows this documentary will open your eyes to [...]
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Before the existence of competitive leagues playing hockey in front of thousands of fans there was pond hockey. Pond hockey is a sport that is very similar to traditional ice hockey except that it’s played outdoors on a natural frozen body of water. People who have played pond hockey say there is nothing like playing with the sky above your head with the fresh air in your lungs. They say this is the way hockey is was meant to be [...]
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If you have ever wondered where Cirque du Soleil finds such incredible performers, now you can take a behind the scenes look at the work of the talent scouts, the auditions, the annual training camp, as well as what it means to be a performer in one of the most famous circus shows in the world. 16×9 Global News was granted unprecedented access into the world of Cirque du Soleil and has released this entertaining documentary. Getting into Cirque du [...]
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Is it true that shorter men have a better sense of humor? Why do women seem to always go for tall guys? Through interviews with shorter than average men and discussions with experts this documentary titled “Short” examines how height can affect a man’s life. Filled with humor and self-exposure, this charming documentary is an entertaining watch. In the film, we talk to young boys who open up about their dreams of growing tall as well as short statured adults [...]
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There’s an enemy at work in Japan. Around 300,000 people made the decision to end their lives through suicide in the last ten years. Ironically, nobody is willing to speak up about the problem, yet there are books and websites giving step-by-step instructions on how and where to kill yourself. This thought-provoking documentary is sure to make you take a good look inside and question your beliefs. According to experts, suicide seems to always be at the back of the [...]
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The people at VICE have been making waves with the controversial subject matter that they cover in their documentaries over the last several years. In 2013, VICE produced a documentary film series in the form of 10 episodes for HBO. This new backing provided the filmmakers with a much larger budget and brought their documentaries to a whole new audience. Originally only available to premium cable subscribers in the USA, the team at VICE are releasing several of the documentaries […]
Watch now: VICE on HBO: Episode 1 – Killer Kids
Robert Nesta Marley, best known simply as Bob Marley, was an extraordinary man. Long after his death, his songs continue to inspire and motivate change in people of all races, all over the world. He was a Rastafarian and had a strong belief that peace and love can make the world a better place. And true to this, Bob Marley used his lyrics as a sword to battle against injustice. This Bob Marley documentary takes you behind the scenes and […]
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Of Rio de Janeiro’s over 300 favelas, or slums, the Vigario Geral favela is considered to be one of the most dangerous of them all. It’s a place where lullabies are replaced by the sound of gunshots, where nobody wants to play the cop in cops and robbers, and where a child’s most common aspiration is to become a drug lord. Police brutality is rampant and on one tragic night in 1993, officers assassinated 21 residents in an attempt to […]
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This unusual documentary is about a man named Jim Killeen who Googled his name one day and was shocked to see other people that shared his name. And so, he was struck with a strange idea; he decided to take it a step further and embark on a year-long journey to meet and interview as many Jim Killeens as possible. Jim was interested in finding out what they have in common, their views about life, and what moves them. Of […]
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This amazing 90-minute Discovery Channel feature documentary was written, co-edited and associate-produced by Kim MacQuarrie and narrated by Linda Hunt. SPIRITS OF THE RAINFOREST won two Emmy Awards, a Cine Golden Eagle, and awards at three Film Festivals. The film takes you on a breath-taking journey into the heart of Peru’s remotest park called Manu National Park and Biosphere Reserve. This massive park is about the size of the State of Massachusetts. The film explores the work of three biologists […]
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Filmed in 2002, this documentary provides an inside look at Thailand’s notorious nightlife through the eyes of one of the thousands of young women who work the scene. This girl, named Plah, has been working at a bar since the age of 13. Now 19, she shares her story. But only the parts she wants to make known. Maybe she’s afraid of saying too much. Maybe it’s because she’s convinced nobody cares about her. At first she seems immature and […]
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