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More than 2 million people in the UK work night shifts, facing health issues and family challenges as they adapt to a life that turns night into day.
A pair of eye-tracking glasses worth 20,000 euros records consumer behavior in a Paris supermarket to reveal how brands manipulate buying decisions.
After 43 years away, the narrator returns to Taiwan to search for their mother's family, who she was separated from at the age of five.
A former GOP congressman reflects on his shift from supporting Donald Trump in 2016 to opposing him by 2020, citing a need for truth and love.
On June 28, 1969, patrons at the Stonewall Inn refused to leave during a police raid, sparking protests that lasted several days.
A crew member with thirty-eight years of experience operates a towboat as it travels down the Mississippi River toward New Orleans.
In Kabul, Afghanistan, students and teachers navigate their education amid ongoing challenges, reflecting their aspirations and struggles in a conflict-affected society.
Drake, a gay asylum seeker from Uganda, navigates resettlement in Canada with support from Vancouver's queer community, highlighting the struggle for personal freedom.
Attiya Khan confronts her abusive ex-boyfriend Steve after 22 years to discuss his violent actions and seek accountability for their past relationship.
Twelve-year-old Keshia Chanté reflects on life and identity as her community in Regent Park faces the threat of relocation and urban revitalization.
Ghyslain Raza, known as the "Star Wars Kid," shares his experiences with online fame and the impact of digital shadows on personal identity.
Robotics research in Japan and the USA examines human/machine relations, gender, and ethical implications while showcasing advancements in android development.
Four siblings, separated as infants during Canada's Sixties Scoop, reunite in Banff, Alberta, to explore their shared history and familial bonds.
Hospitality workers in the US face a stagnant sub-minimum wage of $2.13 an hour, relying on tips while lobbying efforts hinder wage increases.
Two men recount their experiences of being befriended and sexually abused by Michael Jackson, leading to a confrontation with their past.
In the Occupied Territories of the West Bank and Gaza, John Pilger interviews Israelis and Palestinians to explore the ongoing conflict and the Gaza blockade's impact.
Over fifty comedians from the US, Canada, Britain, and Australia discuss whether misery is a prerequisite for humor in this 2015 documentary.
Christopher "Commander X" Doyon, a key figure in the hacktivist collective Anonymous, reflects on his life of activism and digital rights advocacy after fleeing to Canada.
Organ and tissue transplant policies in the United States lead to significant suffering, as many patients die while waiting for life-saving organs.
In 1934, Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson founded National Allied Publications, later known as DC Comics, chronicling the creation of iconic superheroes like Superman and Batman.
Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist and activist, amplifies the voices of women protesting against the forced hijab in Iran through social media activism.
In Montana, a Native/Non-Native couple navigates the complexities of their interracial relationship and the impact of childhood trauma on their identities before their wedding.
Bemz Benedito, leader of the Philippines' first LGBT political party, campaigns for congressional representation while facing opposition from a homophobic preacher.
Children affected by the Chernobyl disaster continue to suffer from severe health issues, with thousands facing cancer and ongoing treatment challenges.
Angela Davis, a UCLA philosophy professor, rises as a political icon in the 1970s during a trial that labels her a terrorist, sparking a global movement for her release.
African-American soldiers played a crucial role in World War II, contributing significantly to the American war effort and challenging racial stereotypes.
Modern-day slavery is exposed through firsthand accounts and expert analysis, revealing the harsh realities of human trafficking across nineteen countries.
Walt Disney set the opening date for Disneyland in mid-summer 1955, a deadline many believed was impossible to meet.
Iditarod champion Lance Mackey overcomes adversity to reclaim his passion.
A three-year transition leads KROW from a teen female model to an androgynous male model, embracing his true identity as a transgender male.
In 1946, the brutal beating of Black army sergeant Isaac Woodard by a South Carolina police chief sparked national outrage and influenced civil rights legislation.
Fela Kuti recorded over 60 albums during his career, using his music to address government corruption and advocate for social justice in Nigeria.
Three female politicians-Jess Phillips (Labour, UK), Pramila Jayapal (Democrat, US), and Michelle Rempel Garner (Conservative, Canada)-navigate political challenges to enact bold policies in polarized democracies.
The Kerner Commission's 1968 report on the 1967 riots provided a candid analysis of American race relations, yet faced political rejection from President Johnson.
The Camp Fire, California's most destructive wildfire, is examined through survivor accounts and expert insights on its causes and climate change's role.
El-Sayed village in the Israeli Negev desert, home to the world's largest percentage of deaf individuals, faces cultural conflict as a father seeks to change his son's fate through cochlear implants.
America's most violent prison rebellion at Attica Correctional Facility in 1971 led to deadly suppression, torture, and a nearly 30-year legal battle.
In war-torn Ukraine, film director Stas Kapralov searches for his missing dog, Nika, while documenting the efforts of volunteers rescuing animals affected by the conflict.
Eddie Stobart, a renowned haulage company, showcases its drivers tackling delivery challenges while competing apprentices vie for coveted positions.
Children in Hong Kong are encouraged to think beyond conventional urban planning rules, proposing innovative ideas for their ideal school environments.
Increasing control over personal privacy raises critical questions about data surveillance and the implications of believing one has nothing to hide.
By the 1970s, over 60,000 Americans had been sterilized under eugenics policies that aimed to control reproduction and improve societal health.
Janette, terminally ill and seeking a dignified death, chooses physician-assisted suicide in Switzerland due to the prohibitive laws in the UK.
Students at the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, navigate challenges and triumphs through a holistic, STEM-focused education model infused with love and support.
The 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla, aimed at delivering humanitarian aid, faced a deadly Israeli raid that resulted in the deaths of ten activists amid conflicting narratives.
Caiomhe Butterly, a peace activist, is shot in the leg while volunteering in Jenin during the aftermath of the April 2002 attack.
In Hungary, activists Béla, Norbert, and Zsu confront government efforts to marginalize the LGBTQ+ community while participating in a historic pride event in Budapest.
Diné activist Klee Benally leads efforts to protect land and culture in Arizona, emphasizing the spiritual and ancestral responsibility to defend Mother Earth.
