Knowledge is Power
Irish Resistance: From The Rise to The Troubles – What’s Up Films & Arte France
Traces Ireland’s turbulent twentieth-century conflicts, examining partition, violence, reconciliation, and the 1998 peace agreement’s enduring significance and legacy.
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Reggae Britannia – BBC
BBC4’s Britannia explores British reggae’s Jamaican roots, celebrating its transformative influence on British music, culture, society, and enduring legacy.
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Nelson Mandela: The Fight for Freedom – BBC
Celebrating Nelson Mandela’s journey from anti-apartheid activist to South Africa’s first Black president, highlighting forgiveness, reconciliation, and global peace.
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Understanding The Global Unease After WW1 – Little Dot Studios
Examines the aftermath of World War I, exploring global instability, political upheaval, social unrest, and the search for lasting peace.
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Waging Peace: The Rise of Pacifism – JAK Documentary and Lucasfilm
Explores the history of pacifism, highlighting nonviolent movements, influential advocates, and the enduring pursuit of justice and lasting peace.
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Muhammad Ali: The Greatest – BBC
Explores Muhammad Ali’s legendary boxing, courageous activism, anti-war stance, and enduring legacy as a global symbol of justice and peace.
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Enemies of Peace – Preventing the Next War in the Middle East – Media Dream Productions
Examines Middle East tensions, exploring obstacles to peace, conflict prevention efforts, and challenges facing those seeking lasting regional stability.
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Minimalism – Netflix
Explores Minimalism’s philosophy, encouraging intentional living, reduced consumerism, meaningful relationships, personal wellbeing, and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
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Bruce Lee: The Greatest – TLC
Explores Bruce Lee’s extraordinary life, martial arts philosophy, cultural impact, and enduring legacy inspiring discipline, equality, perseverance, and peace.
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The British-Boer War 1899-1902 – Lamancha Productions and Priory Pictures
Examines the British-Boer War, exploring colonial conflict, military struggles, civilian experiences, and its lasting impact on South African history.
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How the 1960s Can Change Our World Today – Greenlit Productions and Khalsa Productions
Examines the 1960s’ transformative movements, exploring civil rights, peace activism, cultural change, and lessons shaping today’s society and future.
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How Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World – Xenon Entertainment Group
Examining Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership, nonviolent civil rights activism, enduring legacy, and global influence promoting equality, justice, and peace.
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World War Zero: 3 Conflicts That Foreshadowed WW1 – Realtime History
Explores three pre-WWI conflicts revealing rising nationalism, imperial rivalries, and tensions that foreshadowed the outbreak of global war.
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How Teenagers Sparked the Peace Movement – History (A&E Television Networks)
Explores how teenagers inspired peace movements through courage, activism, and collective action, influencing social change across generations worldwide.
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Mahatma Gandhi – Dying for Freedom – Deutsche Welle (DW)
Examines India’s independence, Gandhi’s assassination, religious nationalism, and the enduring impact of extremism, division, and peacebuilding efforts today.
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The Balkan Wars 1912-1913 – Realtime History GmbH
Examines the Balkan Wars, exploring nationalism, territorial struggles, regional tensions, and their role in shaping Europe before World War I.
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Greenpeace, The Story – What’s Up Films
Explores Greenpeace’s origins, courageous activism, environmental achievements, and lasting influence, inspiring global awareness, peaceful action, and positive change.
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Imagine: Maya Angelou – And Still I Rise – BBC
Celebrates Maya Angelou’s remarkable life, resilience, literary achievements, and civil rights legacy, inspiring equality, hope, compassion, and peace.
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How World War I Began – Old Britannia
Explores World War I’s origins, examining imperial rivalries, alliances, arms races, political tensions, and key leaders who shaped history.
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Golden Rule: The Journey for Peace – Mane Co
Follows the Golden Rule’s historic peace voyage, advocating nuclear disarmament, nonviolence, environmental justice, sustainability, and global action for peace.
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Ray Charles – The Genius of Soul – Toby Byron/Multiprises and VPI-Videfilm Producers International, Ltd
Celebrates Ray Charles’ musical genius, resilience, and cultural impact, highlighting his influence on racial unity, creativity, and understanding.
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The Wars and Crises That Caused WWI – Realtime History GmbH
Examines conflicts and crises before WWI, revealing how nationalism, imperialism, alliances, and rivalries escalated towards global war in 1914.
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Mental Health and Resilience – The Secrets of Inner Strength – Deutsche Welle (DW)
Explores resilience, mental health, science, and human strength, revealing how experiences, environment, and support shape our ability to overcome adversity.
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Richard Attenborough: Life in Film – BBC
Celebrates Richard Attenborough’s remarkable acting and directing career, highlighting films promoting compassion, historical understanding, humanity, and peace.
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How India Fought Britain’s War in WWI – TVF
Explores India’s crucial role in WWI, highlighting soldiers’ sacrifices, colonial contributions, and the complex impact of Britain’s war.
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The Day After Peace – BBC
Follows filmmaker Jeremy Gilley’s campaign to establish a global Peace Day, inspiring unity, ceasefires, and worldwide humanitarian action.
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Stevie Wonder: The Incredible Story of a Musical Visionary – Entertain Me Publishing Ltd
Explores Stevie Wonder’s extraordinary musical career, resilience, activism, and lasting legacy championing equality, justice, creativity, and social change.
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WWI: 1914–1918 The Great War – Coach House Productions
Chronicles World War I from 1914–1918, exploring battles, human sacrifice, global consequences, and the conflict that reshaped modern history.
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Walking for Peace – Johnson Documentaries
Follows peace activists walking across borders, promoting reconciliation, dialogue, understanding, and nonviolence while inspiring global movements for peace.
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Marley – Shangri-La Entertainment, Tuff Gong Pictures and Cowboy Films
Celebrates Bob Marley’s life, reggae music, spiritual beliefs, and global influence promoting unity, love, social justice, and peace.
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The Entire History of World War I – The Entire History Documentaries
Explores World War I’s causes, battles, global impact, imperial collapse, and lasting consequences that reshaped politics, warfare, and society.
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Just One Step – Cathy Zheutlin
Explores the psychology of running, revealing athletes’ motivations, resilience, challenges, and the profound connection between movement and the human brain.
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Malcolm X: Make it Plain – Blackside, Inc and ROJA Productions, Inc
Explores Malcolm X’s life, evolution, activism, and powerful advocacy for racial justice, equality, empowerment, and social transformation.
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World War One (All Parts) – Epic History TV
Presents a comprehensive account of World War One, exploring causes, battles, personal experiences, global consequences, and historical legacy.
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Greenham, The Making of a Monument – Undercurrents Foundation
Explores Greenham Common’s women’s peace movement, anti-nuclear activism, resilience, and the lasting legacy of their courageous campaign for disarmament.
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How the Beatles Changed the World – Symettrica Entertainment
Explores The Beatles’ revolutionary music, cultural influence, social impact, and lasting role in transforming global entertainment and youth culture.
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WWI Through Arab Eyes – Al Jazeera Media Network
Reveals WWI through Arab perspectives, exploring forgotten soldiers, colonial struggles, Middle Eastern consequences, and the war’s lasting regional impact.
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Live Aid Against All Odds – Brook Lapping Productions
Chronicles Live Aid’s creation, challenges, and historic impact, showcasing global unity, music’s power, and humanitarian action against famine.
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History of Steve Jobs – Apple Explained
The documentary traces Steve Jobs’ extraordinary journey from rebellious youth to Apple visionary, exploring innovation, failure, ambition and his enduring technological legacy.
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Blood and Oil: The Middle East in World War I – Inecom Entertainment Company
Explores WWI’s impact on the Middle East, revealing oil politics, colonial ambitions, regional transformations, and enduring geopolitical consequences.
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The Making of We Are the World – Golin-Malley Productions and Ken Kragen Productions
Reveals the creation of We Are the World, uniting legendary artists to raise awareness and funds for humanitarian relief.
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Apartheid, War, Palestine, Guantánamo, Climate Crisis & More – Democracy Now!
Revisits Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s powerful advocacy against apartheid, war, injustice and oppression, championing peace, reconciliation and human rights.
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How World War One Caused World War Two – WildBear Entertainment
Examines how World War One’s aftermath, political instability, economic hardship, and unresolved tensions contributed to World War Two’s outbreak.
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9/11: The Day the World Stood Still – Entertain Me Productions and Legacy Distribution
Revisits the September 11 attacks, exploring personal stories, global impact, tragedy, resilience, and the world’s response to unprecedented events.
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Cancelled: The Rise and Fall of Aung San Suu Kyi – Independent Studio (The Independent)
Revisits Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s powerful advocacy against apartheid, war, injustice and oppression, championing peace, reconciliation and human rights.
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How Britain Started the Arab-Israeli Conflict – Content Productions
Examines Britain’s role in shaping the Arab-Israeli conflict, exploring colonial decisions, competing claims, and lasting regional consequences.
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And Then They Came for Us – Social Action Media
Examines Japanese American incarceration during WWII, connecting historical injustice with modern civil liberties challenges and the importance of vigilance.
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Lech Walesa: A Peaceful Revolution Led by One Man – World View – History
Traces Lech Wałęsa’s journey from shipyard worker to Solidarity leader, helping inspire Poland’s peaceful revolution and communism’s eventual collapse.
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Lenin & The Russian Revolution – The People Profiles
Explores Lenin’s leadership, the Russian Revolution, the fall of imperial rule, and the creation of a new Soviet state.
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The Great Migration: How Millions of Black Americans Escaped the South – Julian the Historian
Explores how millions of Black Americans left the segregated South, seeking safety, opportunity and freedom while transforming cities and American society.
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Vaclav Havel – The Velvet Revolution – Barna-Alper Productions
The documentary explores Czechoslovakia’s peaceful 1989 uprising, showing how student protests and Václav Havel helped overthrow decades of communist rule.
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The Greek-Turkish War 1919-1923 – The People Profiles
Examines the Greco-Turkish War, exploring nationalism, territorial struggles, population exchanges, and its lasting impact on modern Greece and Turkey.
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Why Protect and Survive Became So Controversial – Imperial War Museums
Explores why Britain’s Protect and Survive campaign provoked controversy, examining public fears, nuclear war preparedness, and criticism of government advice.
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The Last Mission of Dag Hammarskjold – BBC
Investigates the mysterious 1961 plane crash that killed UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld, exploring evidence suggesting assassination and political conspiracy.
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The Irish Wars 1919-1923 – Realtime History GmbH
Explores the Irish Wars of 1919–1923, examining independence, civil conflict, partition, reconciliation, and their enduring legacy in Ireland.
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American Coup: Wilmington 1898 – 371 Productions
The documentary examines how white supremacists violently overthrew Wilmington’s multiracial government in 1898, massacring Black residents and suppressing the truth for decades.
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Kofi Annan: Center of the Storm – David Grubin Productions
The documentary follows Kofi Annan through global crises, revealing his diplomacy, humanitarian efforts and pursuit of peace amid international political turmoil.
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The Polish Soviet War 1919-1921 – Realtime History GmbH
Examines the Polish-Soviet War, exploring territorial conflict, competing ideologies, military campaigns, and its lasting impact on Eastern Europe.
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Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story – Reframed Pictures and American Masters Pictures
The documentary reveals how the U.S. government used propaganda and censorship to minimise the devastating human consequences of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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The Life and Legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter – WGBH Educational Foundation/ PBS
Explores Jimmy Carter’s journey from president to global humanitarian, highlighting his diplomacy, human rights advocacy and enduring legacy even after his death.
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War of the Cliques – Warlord Era 1922-1928 – Realtime History GmbH
Explores China’s Warlord Era, examining rival factions, political fragmentation, military conflict, and the struggle to unify the nation.
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The Documentary Collection: Woodstock’s Enduring Impact – Richard Poggioli
The documentary explores how Woodstock transformed music, youth culture and activism, leaving an enduring legacy of peace, idealism, unity and social change.
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Eleanor Roosevelt – The Most Influential First Lady – The People Profiles
Traces Eleanor Roosevelt’s remarkable transformation into a pioneering First Lady, championing civil rights, social justice, equality and global human rights.
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Battlefield – The Battle for North Africa – Lamancha Productions
Examines the North African campaign, exploring strategic battles, military leadership, Allied and Axis forces, and World War Two’s turning points.
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EIC – The Company That Ruled the World – FINAiUS
The documentary traces how the East India Company transformed from traders into imperial rulers, conquering territories through wealth, warfare, exploitation and political power.
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The Incredible Story of Rosa Parks – Brian Stewart
Tells Rosa Parks’ courageous story, exploring her lifelong activism, defiance of segregation and pivotal role in America’s Civil Rights Movement.
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Africa: States of independence – Al Jazeera Media Network
Explores the Scramble for Africa, examining colonial expansion, resistance, independence movements, and the lasting political and social consequences.
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Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies – Hawkeye Pictures and Taglicht Media
The documentary explores how propaganda has shaped history, revealing the powerful techniques used to manipulate public opinion, influence behaviour and sell lies.
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John Lewis – “Make Good Trouble” – CNN Films, AGC Studios and TIME Studios
Chronicles John Lewis’s lifelong fight for civil rights, voting equality and justice, celebrating his philosophy of making “good trouble.”
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Napoleonic Wars: March of the Eagles 1805-1809 – Epic History TV Ltd
Chronicles the Napoleonic Wars, exploring Napoleon’s campaigns, European power struggles, military innovation, and their enduring historical significance.
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The Four Horsemen – Motherlode
The documentary examines how flawed financial systems, war, poverty and environmental depletion threaten society, urging economic reform and greater public awareness.
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Thurgood Marshall – His Life Story and Journey to End Segregation – The People Profiles
Traces Thurgood Marshall’s journey from civil rights lawyer to Supreme Court Justice, highlighting his pivotal fight to end segregation.
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The Crimean War 1853-1856 – Real Time History GmbH
Examines the Crimean War, exploring geopolitical rivalries, major battles, military reform, and its lasting influence on modern warfare and diplomacy.
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Democracy for Sale – Little Big Story
The documentary examines how wealthy donors, corporations and lobbyists influence American politics, undermining democracy, deepening inequality and creating conflicts of interest.
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Harvey Milk Biography – First LGBT Politician – The People Profiles
Traces Harvey Milk’s rise as an openly gay politician, highlighting his activism, election, fight for equality, and lasting civil rights legacy in the United States.
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The American Civil War: 1861-1865 – Wars of the World (WotW)
Explores the American Civil War, examining slavery, military campaigns, national division, emancipation, and the conflict’s lasting historical legacy.
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Nuclear Nightmares: The Wars That Must Never Happen – Palm Productions, Inc
The documentary explores Cold War nuclear weapons, revealing terrifying launch scenarios and the fragile deterrence systems designed to prevent catastrophic global destruction.
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Cesar Chavez: From the Fields to Victory – Kevin Williams
Follows César Chávez’s journey from farmworker to union leader, chronicling his nonviolent struggle for workers’ rights, dignity and justice towards human rights.
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US Empire: American Expansionism in the WWI Era – Real Time History GmbH
Examines American expansionism during the World War 1 era, exploring foreign policy, imperial ambitions, global influence, and historical consequences.
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Who Rules America? – Globalvision
The documentary investigates America’s power structure, examining how corporations, Wall Street, media, military interests and wealthy elites influence democracy and politics.
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Seeds of Change: The Life and Legacy of Dolores Huerta – Life Stories
Celebrates Dolores Huerta’s lifelong activism, tracing her fight for farmworkers, civil rights, women’s equality, unity, resilience and social justice.
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How World War 2 Began – Ryan Chapman
Documentary explores the political tensions, diplomacy, aggression, and key events that triggered the outbreak of World War Two in 1939.
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In the Event of Catastrophe – GBH
The documentary examines whether humanity could survive a nuclear war, exploring civil defence strategies, preparedness plans, and the terrifying consequences of such a catastrophe.
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The Art of the Possible: The Life and Legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune – The Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Statuary Fund, Inc
Explores Mary McLeod Bethune’s remarkable life, highlighting her achievements in education, civil rights, politics, and the empowerment of Black Americans.
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The Indian Army on the Western Front – BBC
Reveals the Indian Army’s vital WWI contribution on the Western Front, highlighting sacrifice, bravery, and forgotten colonial histories.
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America’s Surveillance State – Indigenius
The documentary investigates America’s vast surveillance system, examining government agencies, corporate involvement and the growing conflict between national security and personal privacy.
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Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai – Marlboro Productions
Explores Mary McLeod Bethune’s remarkable life, highlighting her achievements in education, civil rights, politics, and the empowerment of Black Americans.
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How WWI Created the Middle East Conflicts – Real Time History GmbH
Explores how World War One reshaped the Middle East, examining borders, colonial policies, competing national aspirations, and enduring regional conflicts.
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Oppenheimer’s Atomic Bomb: The Nuclear Weapons That Could Wipe Out All Life – Wild Bear Entertainment and Picasso Film
The documentary explores Oppenheimer’s atomic bomb, tracing its devastating power, nuclear arms race and humanity’s terrifying capacity for self-destruction.
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Mother Teresa – Portrait of a Catholic Saint – Petrie Productions
Follows Mother Teresa’s work among the poor, portraying her compassion, faith and lifelong mission to serve humanity’s most vulnerable in Calcutta over many decades.
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The Spanish Rif War 1921-1926 – Real Time History GmbH
Examines the Rif War, exploring anti-colonial resistance, military campaigns, Spanish and French intervention, and its lasting historical significance.
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Why Fascism Fails – Then & Now
The documentary examines why fascist regimes ultimately fail, exposing how authoritarian leadership, propaganda, corruption, economic dysfunction and destructive ideology undermine societies.
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Albert Schweitzer: Reverence for Life – JAK Documentary
Explores Albert Schweitzer’s humanitarian life, his African medical work and philosophy of reverence for life, inspiring compassion and service to humanity.
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Yesterday’s Newsreel: The Chaco War 1932-1935 Bolivia & Paraguay Conflict – Periscope Film LLC
Explores the Chaco War between Bolivia and Paraguay, examining territorial disputes, military struggles, resources, and lasting regional consequences.
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The Dark Web – Kelly Lin
The documentary explores the hidden world of the dark web, examining anonymity, cybercrime, illegal markets and the challenges facing law enforcement.
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Bacha Khan: Defying an Empire – Al Jazeera Media Network
Chronicles Bacha Khan’s courageous nonviolent resistance against British rule, exploring his fight for peace, unity and Pashtun freedom that united a continent.
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Second Italo Ethiopian War Documentary – Istituto Luce
Examines Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia, exploring colonial aggression, Ethiopian resistance, international response, and the conflict’s lasting historical impact.
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Slavery in the Name of Progress – Cinémaginaire and Big Picture Media Corporation
The documentary examines how humanity’s pursuit of progress can fuel exploitation, inequality, environmental destruction and collapse, questioning whether civilisation can change course.
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Kailash Satyarthi: The Nobel Peace Prize Winner the Mafia Wants Dead – Goalcast
Chronicles Bacha Khan’s courageous nonviolent resistance against British rule, exploring his fight for peace, unity and Pashtun freedom that united a continent.
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The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939): The Flame that Ignited Europe – Der Kommandant English
Explores the Spanish Civil War, examining ideological struggles, international involvement, human suffering, and its role in shaping Europe’s future.
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How Our Brain Judges People in a Split Second – Deutsche Welle
The documentary explores how our brains rapidly judge faces and voices, revealing unconscious biases, emotional cues, stereotypes and artificial intelligence’s growing abilities.
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The Micro Debt – Heinemann Media
Investigates the darker side of microcredit, revealing how high interest rates and multiple loans can trap vulnerable people in debt, leading to greater hardship.
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The Spanish Civil War: A Nation Divided – Wars of the World (WotW)
Examines Spain’s Civil War, exploring political divisions, ideological conflict, foreign intervention, human experiences, and the nation’s lasting historical legacy.
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The Corporation – Big Picture Media Corporation
The documentary examines the rise and power of corporations, arguing that profit-driven behaviour can cause exploitation, environmental damage and harmful social consequences.
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Gorbachev & The Fall of the Soviet Union – Dr. Jacqueline Elliott Ph.D and Edwin Elliott
Examines the reforms, political struggles, and the failed coup, revealing how they accelerated the Soviet Union’s dramatic collapse through glasnost and perestroika.
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1937-1941: Japan’s War in China – Point du Jour
Examines Japan’s war in China from 1937–1941, exploring invasion, resistance, atrocities, military campaigns, and its path toward World War 2.
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Planet of the Humans – Huron Mountain Films and Rumble Media
The documentary questions whether renewable energy and corporate environmentalism can save Earth, arguing that overconsumption and endless economic growth drive destruction.
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The Biography of Anwar Sadat – The History Channel
Traces Anwar Sadat’s journey from revolutionary officer to Egyptian president, highlighting war, diplomacy, the peace agreement with Israel, and his assassination.
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The 2nd Sino-Japanese War & Chinese Civil War 1927-1949 – Real Time History
Explores China’s conflicts from 1927–1949, covering the Sino-Japanese War, Communist-Nationalist struggle, revolution, and the creation of modern China.
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The Real Impact of the Silk Road – Get Factual
The documentary explores how the Silk Road connected civilisations, spreading trade, technology, ideas, disease and conflict while reshaping the modern world.
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Yitzhak Rabin – The Assassination That Changed the Middle East – The People Profiles
Examines Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination, tracing his journey from military leader to peacemaker with Egypt and its devastating impact on Middle Eastern peace.
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USSR vs Japan: The Soviet Union’s Invasion of Manchuria – Blaze TV
Explores the Soviet invasion of Manchuria in 1945, examining military strategy, Japan’s defeat, and the final battles of World War Two.
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Our Consumer Society – Then & Now
The documentary explores consumerism’s history and psychology, examining how advertising shapes desire, identity and society while questioning its social and environmental consequences.
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F.W de Klerk: Roots: Childhood; Family & School – FW de Klerk Foundation
Examines Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination, tracing his journey from military leader to peacemaker with Egypt and its devastating impact on Middle Eastern peace.
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Soviet Invasion of Finland: Winter War 1939-1940 – Real Time History GmbH
Examines the Soviet-Finnish Winter War, exploring Finland’s resistance, military tactics, harsh conditions, and the conflict’s lasting historical impact.
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End of the Road: How Money Became Worthless – OZPIX Entertainment and 100th Monkey Films
The documentary argues that debt, fiat money and endless economic growth have created a fragile global system resembling an unsustainable pyramid scheme.
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John Hume – Ireland’s Greatest – RTÉ
Chronicles John Hume’s lifelong pursuit of civil rights and peace, highlighting his crucial role in ending Northern Ireland’s conflict that cost many innocent lives.
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The Complete History of the Second World War – Top5sMedia
Chronicles World War 2’s origins, major campaigns, global battles, key leaders, and the devastating consequences that reshaped the modern world.
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The Entire History of the British Empire – Beginning To Now
The documentary traces the British Empire’s rise, global expansion and eventual decline, examining conquest, exploration, colonialism, resistance and its lasting legacy.
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David Trimble – Hero or Traitor – Channel 4
Follows David Trimble during Northern Ireland’s turbulent peace process, exploring his leadership, compromises and accusations of betrayal from Unionist opponents.
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First Year of WW2 1939-1940 – Real Time History GmbH
Explores World War 2’s first year, covering Nazi expansion, European invasions, military campaigns, and the dramatic transformation of global conflict.
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The Dawn of the Great Depression – ROCHE Productions
The documentary examines the 1929 Wall Street Crash, revealing how speculation and economic collapse triggered mass unemployment and the Great Depression.
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Emmeline Pankhurst and The Suffragettes – Kultur International Films
Explores Emmeline Pankhurst and the Suffragettes’ determined campaign for women’s voting rights, highlighting protest, sacrifice, militancy and political change.
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How Effective Were Indian Troops in WW2 – Real Time History GmbH
Examines Indian troops’ role in World War 2, assessing their effectiveness, bravery, campaigns, and significant contribution to Allied victory.
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4.5 Billion Years of Earth’s History – Wild Horizons
The documentary traces Earth’s 4.5-billion-year journey, from violent formation and extinction events to evolving life, dinosaurs, mammals and humanity’s emergence.
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Make the World Greta Again – VICE Media
Follows Greta Thunberg and young climate activists as their school strikes grow into a powerful global movement demanding urgent action to avoid environmental crisis.
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The Entire World War II From the German Perspective – Der Kommandant (The Kommandant)
Presents World War 2 from Germany’s perspective, exploring military campaigns, political decisions, leadership, and the war’s devastating consequences.
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The Entire History of the Cold War Explained – The Life Guide
The documentary traces the Cold War’s ideological struggle, nuclear arms race, proxy wars and superpower rivalry, ending with the Soviet Union’s collapse.
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Leymah Gbowee: The Dream – The New York Times – Op-Docs
Follows Leymah Gbowee’s inspiring journey from war trauma to peace activism, mobilising Liberian women to challenge dictatorship through nonviolent resistance.
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The Nazi Regime from Start to Finish (1933–1945) – Get. History
Chronicles Nazi Germany from 1933–1945, examining Hitler’s rise, dictatorship, propaganda, persecution, World War Two, and regime collapse.
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The Entire History of Human Civilisation – Beginning To Now
The documentary traces humanity’s journey from early hominids and ancient civilizations through empires, wars, revolutions and technological progress to the modern world.
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#REPORTERS – Denis Mukwege – France 24
Follows Leymah Gbowee’s inspiring journey from war trauma to peace activism, mobilising Liberian women to challenge dictatorship through nonviolent resistance.
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1941-1945: When Did the Nazi Dream Begin to Crumble? – Timeline – World History Documentaries
Examines Nazi Germany’s decline from 1941–1945, exploring military defeats, Allied advances, strategic failures, and the collapse of Hitler’s regime.
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Dog is Man’s First Friend – Boréales
The documentary traces dogs’ evolution from wild wolves to humanity’s oldest companions, exploring their roles in survival, protection, work and emotional support.
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Nadia Murad – Courageous Women – CBS News
Follows Nadia Murad’s journey from ISIS captivity to global activism, highlighting her courage, survival, and fight for justice in a region scarred by conflict over decades.
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1945: What Happened at the End Of WWII? – Timeline – World History Documentaries
Explores 1945’s final WWII events, examining Nazi Germany’s defeat, atomic bombings, liberation, political changes, and the reshaping of the world.
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Crucible of Civilisation – Atlantic Productions
The documentary explores ancient Greece’s rise and decline, showing how democracy, philosophy, science, warfare and culture shaped Western civilisation.
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Declassified: John Lennon – Ten Worlds Productions
Examines John Lennon’s life beyond the Beatles, exploring his political activism, anti-war campaigning, government surveillance and enduring cultural influence.
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The Eastern Front of World War II Was Much Worse Than You Think – Der Kommandant English
Explores the brutal Eastern Front of WWII, revealing immense battles, suffering, atrocities, and the decisive struggle between Nazi Germany and Soviet forces.
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First Men, the Beginning of Humanity – Patricia Boutinard Rouelle and Arnauld de Battice
The documentary traces humanity’s evolution from early ancestors to modern humans, exploring survival, family, adaptation, discovery and the defining milestones of evolution.
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Harry Belafonte – Sing Your Song – S2BN Entertainment
Chronicles Harry Belafonte’s extraordinary career and lifelong activism, highlighting his fight for civil rights, justice and social change from a humble rural background.
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3+ Hours of WW2 Facts to Fall Asleep to – Timeline – World History Documentaries
Presents an extensive collection of World War 2 facts, covering battles, strategies, leaders, events, and lesser-known historical details.
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Titans of Power: How Three Cities Ruled the World – Iliade Productions
The documentary traces humanity’s evolution from early ancestors to modern humans, exploring survival, family, adaptation, discovery and the defining milestones of evolution.
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2 Tone: The Sound of Coventry – Full Fat TV
Explores Coventry’s 2 Tone movement, showing how ska, punk and multiracial bands challenged racism, united communities and influenced global music.
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The Complete Story of WW2 in 5 Hours – Wildbear Entertainment
Chronicles World War 2’s complete history, exploring origins, major battles, key leaders, global campaigns, and the conflict’s lasting consequences.
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The Ancient World – Made in History
The documentary explores ancient civilisations across Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece and Rome, examining their cultures, empires, innovations and enduring legacies.
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Becoming Frederick Douglass – Firelight Films and Maryland Public Television
Traces Frederick Douglass’s journey from slavery to becoming a powerful American abolitionist, writer and champion for freedom and equality for the Black community.
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The Complete History of the Pacific Theatre in 2 Hours – War Stories
A gripping WWII documentary chronicising the Pacific War, from Pearl Harbour and island battles to Japan’s surrender and atomic bombings.
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Ku Klux Klan – An American History – Roche Productions
The documentary traces the Ku Klux Klan’s violent history, exploring racism, white supremacy, terror and its enduring impact on American society.
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom – Firelight Films and Maryland Public Television
Traces her extraordinary journey from slavery to freedom fighter, highlighting her courage, role in rescuing enslaved people, her Civil War service, and her activism.
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How Did Japan End Up So Evil in World War 2? – Henry Stewart History
A historical documentary examining Japan’s militarisation, imperial ambitions, propaganda, and wartime atrocities that shaped its transformation into an aggressive WWII power.
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13th – Kandoo Films and Forward Movement
The documentary examines how America’s history of slavery and racial inequality contributed to mass incarceration, exposing systemic injustice within the prison system.
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Abraham Lincoln’s Historic Legacy – The History Channel
Explores his historic legacy, examining his leadership during the Civil War, his preservation of the Union, and his role in ending slavery before his assassination.
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Alone Against the Nazis: Britain’s Defiance After the Fall of France – Timeline – World History Documentaries
Exploring Britain’s isolation after France’s defeat, Churchill’s leadership, the Battle of Britain, and resistance against Nazi Germany’s expansion.
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How 9/11 Changed Britain Forever – Imperial War Museums
Explores how the 9/11 attacks transformed Britain, reshaping foreign policy, security, multicultural relations, public attitudes and the nation’s response to terrorism.
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William Wilberforce & How Britain Abolished Slavery – The People Profiles
Explores his long campaign against slavery, showing how political activism and abolitionists helped transform British history, making Britain the first to ban slavery.
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Inside Burma: The Savage WWII Campaign History Forgot – War Stories
Revealing Burma’s brutal WWII campaign, highlighting forgotten jungle warfare, Allied struggles, Japanese occupation, and the soldiers’ extraordinary endurance.
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The Life of Sidney Poitier – Peter Jones Productions
Traces his groundbreaking journey, celebrating his pioneering Hollywood career, civil rights activism and lasting influence on generations of activists and actors worldwide.
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The Complete Timeline of the WW2 North African Campaign – All Out Warfare
A chronological WWII documentary detailing the North African Campaign, featuring Rommel, Allied offensives, desert battles, strategic struggles, and Axis defeat.
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The Life of Denzel Washington – The Biography Channel
Traces his journey from humble beginnings to Hollywood stardom, highlighting his talent, groundbreaking roles and enduring cultural influence alongside activism.
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Indonesian War of Independence 1945-1949 – Dutch Docu Channel
Exploring Indonesia’s struggle for independence, covering revolutionary battles, Dutch colonial resistance, diplomacy, and the nation’s eventual sovereignty in 1949.
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Morgan Freeman: His Incredible Story – Entertain Me Productions
Traces Morgan Freeman’s journey from humble beginnings to Hollywood icon, exploring his struggles, triumphs, distinctive voice and enduring legacy in cinema.
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Indonesia’s Independence Story is More Brutal Than You Think – TimeGhost History
Revealing Indonesia’s violent independence struggle, examining colonial oppression, revolutionary conflict, civilian suffering, and the complex path toward national freedom.
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How Marlon Brando Rewrote the Rules of Acting Forever – Jordan Hill
Explores how Marlon Brando revolutionised acting through emotional realism, method techniques and fearless performances to permanently transform cinema.
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India vs Pakistan: What Ignited the Ongoing Conflict – Timeline – World History Documentaries
Examining India-Pakistan tensions, exploring partition, Kashmir disputes, wars, political rivalries, and the historical roots of their enduring conflict.
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Jane Fonda: Unauthorised Biography – MBS Television
Explores Jane Fonda’s extraordinary life, examining her Hollywood career, political activism, controversies, personal struggles and enduring cultural influence.
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1922 – 1991: The Complete History of the Soviet Union – Timeline – World History Documentaries
A comprehensive documentary tracing the Soviet Union’s rise, communist rule, global influence, Cold War rivalry, internal struggles, and collapse in 1991.
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Audrey Hepburn: How She Became an Icon – The Hollywood Collection
Traces Audrey Hepburn’s journey to stardom, exploring her iconic films, elegance, personal struggles, and lifelong humanitarian work, including her work with UNICEF.
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1945-1953: From World War to Cold War – UYESTER
Examining the transition from World War II to the Cold War, highlighting superpower rivalry, reconstruction, alliances, and global tensions.
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David Attenborough: An Extraordinary Life – Entertain Me Productions
Celebrates his extraordinary life, tracing his pioneering broadcasting career, wildlife adventures and enduring influence on environmental awareness over decades.
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The Korean War 1950-1953 – Real Time History GmbH
Chronicling the Korean War, covering invasion, UN intervention, Chinese involvement, major battles, armistice negotiations, and lasting regional division.
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Bob Marley: Roots of the Man – Entertain Me Productions
Traces his rise from humble Jamaican beginnings to global icon status, exploring his music, activism, struggles, and message of unity, including an assassination attempt.
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Korea: The Forgotten War in Colour – Big Ape Media International
A colourised documentary depicting the Korean War through restored footage, highlighting key battles, military strategies, civilian suffering, and enduring geopolitical consequences.
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Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy – Entertain Me Productions Ltd
Traces Michael Jackson’s extraordinary career, personal struggles and tragic death, examining his immense musical legacy and lasting global cultural influence.
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1948: Creation & Catastrophe – 1948 Movie, LLC
Examining Israel’s 1948 creation, Palestinian displacement, competing historical narratives, regional conflict, and the enduring legacy shaping the Middle East.
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Live Aid: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World – Brook Lapping Productions, Ronachan Films and Zinc Media
Explores how Bob Geldof, musicians, and activists transformed Live Aid into a global movement that reshaped music, charity, and politics for many generations to come.
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The Other Side of Suez – 1948 Movie, LLC
Examining the 1956 Suez Crisis through Egyptian perspectives, exploring colonialism, nationalism, military intervention, and lasting geopolitical consequences.
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Marie Curie: Double Nobel Prize Winner – Dr. Jacqueline Elliott Ph.D and Edwin Elliott
Explores her groundbreaking scientific discoveries, personal struggles, and extraordinary journey to becoming the first person to be awarded two Nobel Prizes.
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The Indochina War 1945-1954 – Real Time History GmbH
Exploring the First Indochina War, covering anti-colonial resistance, French military campaigns, Dien Bien Phu, and Vietnam’s path to independence.
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Inside the Mind of Genius: The Life of Albert Einstein – Dr. Jacqueline Elliott Ph.D and Edwin Elliott
Explores Albert Einstein’s extraordinary life and thought process, revealing how curiosity and imagination led to revolutionary discoveries about space and time.
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Algerian War of Independence – ITN Archive
Using historic footage to depict Algeria’s independence struggle, highlighting guerrilla warfare, French rule, political upheaval, and national liberation.
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Icon: The Life of Jane Goodall – He Yujie and Xu Fujin
Explores Jane Goodall’s extraordinary life, groundbreaking chimpanzee research and lifelong dedication to animal welfare, conservation and environmentalism.
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Congo Crisis – ITN Archive
Examining the Congo Crisis, exploring post-independence instability, colonial legacies, political turmoil, rebellions, and international intervention during 1964.
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Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind – Jigsaw Productions
Explores Jane Goodall’s extraordinary life, groundbreaking chimpanzee research and lifelong dedication to animal welfare, conservation and environmentalism.
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Red Zones – World’s Toughest Places – Frederick Gillingham Productions
Investigating conflict in eastern Congo, exposing armed groups, blood gold, humanitarian crises, resource exploitation, and civilians’ daily struggles.
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Tom Cruise: The Last Movie Star – Spiritlevel Cinema
Explores his remarkable comeback, examining his daring stunts, determination and enduring success as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars over many decades
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An Honest Explanation of the Nigerian Civil War – NewAfrica
Explaining the Nigerian Civil War, exploring Biafra’s secession, humanitarian catastrophe, political tensions, military campaigns, and enduring national consequences.
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Kicking and Laughing: How Jackie Chan Won Over America’s Heart – Bonum Productions and ZED
Explores his unique blend of martial arts, comedy and daring stunts helped him become a beloved Hollywood star helping to tackle prejudice against Chinese.
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The Six-Day War: A Conflict That Shaped the Middle East – Instinct Films, Alma Films and Point du Jour
Examining the Six-Day War, covering regional tensions, rapid military victories, territorial changes, diplomatic fallout, and lasting Middle East consequences.
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Prince Naseem: The Crowning of the Prince – Gary Norman
Charts Prince Naseem Hamed’s rise to featherweight stardom, exploring his flamboyant personality, unorthodox boxing style, championship success and growing international fame.
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Six Days That Changed the Middle East: The ’67 Arab-Israeli War – Al Jazeera Media Network
Exploring the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, examining military strategies, territorial gains, regional politics, international reactions, and enduring geopolitical tensions.
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Venus & Serena, The Game Changers – Brainworks
Chronicles his rise from humble beginnings to boxing greatness, highlighting his defining fights, setbacks, triumphs and undisputed heavyweight legacy even today.
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Six Days That Changed the Middle East Forever – Instinct Films, Alma Films, Point du Jour, and WGBH Educational Foundation
Examining the Six-Day War, highlighting decisive battles, strategic leadership, territorial transformation, regional tensions, and its lasting historical significance.
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Lennox Lewis – The Last Undisputed Heavyweight Champion – Boxing Stars
Chronicles his rise from humble beginnings to boxing greatness, highlighting his defining fights, setbacks, triumphs and undisputed heavyweight legacy even today.
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This Was the Sino-Vietnamese War – History Channel
Covers the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War, highlighting the conflict’s causes, battles, military strategies, and regional geopolitical impacts.
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