Documentary Central

Matthew Cox is a former mortgage broker from Florida who found himself on the Secret Service’s most wanted list. He made millions falsifying home ownership and mortgage documents for five times the properties’ actual worth. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Extreme Rescues in the Middle of NOWHERE | High Country Rescue | Documentary examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. An extreme adventure into the real-life rescues of New Zealand’s South Island heroes who brave the elements and risk their own lives to save the lives of others in “the big country”. From experienced climbers trapped by fierce conditions, tourists wandering off track, adventurers and unprepared backpackers going missing to school classes trapped by rising rivers, this series follows the Search and Rescue team right into the life or death drama of each emotionally charged rescue. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

About 8,000 BC, in a few select places some people begin to experiment with a new way of harvesting energy. They’re growing their own crops. An act so simple, it’s hard to believe it will kick start a revolution. But it will. These are the first seeds, literally, of the rise of civilization. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

From the producers of Blitz Street comes World War II: The Last Heroes, which painstakingly chronicles the final years of the Allied campaign in the Second World War and reveals what it was really like on the battlefields. Using previously unseen archival footage, moving first-person testimony, and battlefield recreations, this gripping series doesn't just vividly portray the iconic battles of World War II, it tells an epic story—on an epic scale. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The three pillars of Bannonism - National Security, Economic Nationalism, and the Deconstruction of the Administrative State. Though his time in Trump’s shadow may have been short, his influence to stoke division worldwide didn’t waver. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

It’s the biggest week of the year for Peter Monk and his Spitfire Factory team with their warbirds due to play the starring role in the annual Biggin Hill air show. But first they need to get their Greek Spitfire restoration back to the paint shop and they’re missing some crucial wing components. Factory tour guide Austin heads to an historic pub to recreate the story of his greatest Battle of Britain hero. Ground crew chief Ray meets a WAAF veteran who recalls her experiences working on Spitfires during the war. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Struggle Street | FULL Documentary Series 2 | All Episodes | @DocoCentral ​ In Episode One, we’ll meet Australians from diverse backgrounds facing a range of challenges – from unemployment to addiction and a lack of housing – in areas of Brisbane and Melbourne. In Episode Two, we witness the personal impact of the decline in Australia’s manufacturing industry, with the closure of the Ford plant in Melbourne’s Broadmeadows. After 22 years at Ford, factory worker Nick faces an uncertain future as he tries to find new employment before his redundancy payment runs out. In Episode Three, Michael finds himself at war with his brother as they try to deal with their mother’s will and other legal matters. In amongst all this, Michael faces homelessness after missing a crucial rent deadline. In Episode Four, we meet proud Inala resident Sue. At 55 years of age and suffering multiple health issues, she’s been told she has four weeks to leave her home. With little money, and a growing public housing waiting list, she faces the very real prospect of homelessness. In

The yellow taxi cab is the quintessential New York City ride. What started as a small fleet of cars nearly 100 years ago, has turned into a bustling system of thousands of yellow taxi cabs. But now the threat of ride-share apps and city scandal has left cab drivers in thousands of dollars of debt. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Worlds collided as the biggest rivalry in music history between two of the most talented rappers, Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, ended in death as their careers skyrocketed. While there’s no question surrounding they both started off as friends, their murders remain unsolved today. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

After two years’ hard work, the Greek Spitfire is nearly complete. But will she fly? All hands are on deck to get the project finished on time, with the owners due to pay a visit and veteran George Dunn hoping to see his Spitfire fly again. With so much time and money spent getting it to this point, emotions run high as they prepare for the maiden flight. Meanwhile the boss’s eldest son Alex gets a flying lesson in one of the aircraft that young recruits his age were trained in during the war. And Peter prepares for his next project, as a new two-seater arrives from America. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Extreme Search & Rescue Operations on NZ's Most Difficult Mountain | High Country Rescue | Ep 1 examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. An extreme adventure into the real-life rescues of New Zealand’s South Island heroes who brave the elements and risk their own lives to save the lives of others in “the big country”. From experienced climbers trapped by fierce conditions, tourists wandering off track, adventurers and unprepared backpackers going missing to school classes trapped by rising rivers, this series follows the Search and Rescue team right into the life or death drama of each emotionally charged rescue. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

While January 6, 2021 was meant to be a celebration of the will of the people, instead not since the days of the Civil War, had democracy been threatened. Come with us as we recount the coordination, criminality, and chaos of the Capitol Riot: Minute by Minute. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Peter Monk and his Spitfire Factory team take on the biggest challenge of the entire Greek Spitfire restoration: attaching the wings. But the Spitfire wasn’t the only icon in the skies of World War II; it fought alongside the Hawker Hurricane, and in Essex a team of archaeologists have discovered one such aircraft buried in the ground. Meanwhile veteran Hurricane pilot Archie McInnes, one of the last of “Churchill’s few”, tells his astonishing story of survival in the face of almost certain death… Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

A Truly STUNNING tour Through New Zealand's Most Beautiful Train Line | World's Most Scenic Railways This stunning journey will take the viewers through the heart of South Island’s best scenery. We start at Greymouth with its historic coal mining past and from there the train moves on to Arthur’s Pass National Park – with its 3000 glaciers and the highest pass over the Southern Alps. The film will explain how this was the Maori’s hunting ground for their sacred stone, jade, and their knowledge of the landscape led the Europeans across the Alps. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

A multi-talented, dedicated, and driven entrepreneur, who created groundbreaking inventions that shook the entire world. With a highly respectable reputation in the space and technology industry… Elon Musk is Iron Man Incarnate. Musk, reaching beyond the clouds, cause a neglect in his already existing attainments? Or can Elon Musk …truly have it all? Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

As Enoch's brother Chris dreams of following in their father's footsteps, proposed legislation threatens to criminalize the community's way of life. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

As the Spitfire Factory team gets its newly built fuselage off to the paint shop, we find out how wings can be either restored or built from scratch. Owner Peter Monk gears up for a family holiday like no other, as he and his boys travel in World War 2 jeeps to the beaches of Normandy to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Spitfire Factory historian Robin organises a special veterans’ day at the hangar, and restoration guru Steve Vizard gets to work rebuilding a long-forgotten cousin of the Spitfire: the Hawker Typhoon. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Canadian Pacific Railway and Ontario Northland Railway crews attempt to keep the nation's freight and passenger trains rolling during the winter months. They battle avalanches, monster icicles, steep rock slides, and dangerous wildlife. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The second episode is a glorious mountain and coastal route in the sun of Northern Spain, which is also a gastronomic tour on and off the train exploring a huge range of local delicacies. We begin near Leon, part of the famous north Spanish Pilgrimage, nestled in the Picos de Europa mountains. The railway runs through the Basque country with its history of separatism and war. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Episode 1: Ashley, whose health stopped him driving trucks, shows how to make a few dollars by driving around looking for scrap metal. Erin's former house gets trashed, and William shows how he can get a meal using a sling shot accurately. Episode 2: Chris's mother had him taken from her and he grew up in foster homes. He now finds himself back in Mt Druitt. Nive tries to give something back to the others, and there are some support services - if only more people knew how to find them. Episode 3: Michelle's kids are the most important thing in her life. Ashley is diagnosed with dementia, but it doesn't stop him evicting his drug addicted son from the family home. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

A recent loss leaves Abel and his brother's widows with a decision to make -- one that will have major ramifications for his already strained family. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The Spitfire Factory’s engineers get to work on the Spitfire’s fuselage. As they rivet, bolt, and hammer the 60-year-old parts back into shape, Peter hits the road to track down key components he’ll need for the restoration. Pilot Anna Walker travels down to Southampton to discover how the Spitfire can trace its roots from racing seaplanes in the 1920s, and the Spitfire Factory receives a visit from a veteran who may have a very special connection to Peter’s prize project… Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Monty treks one of the toughest and most famous trails out of Nazi occupied France, taking him through the valleys and passes of the Pyrenees mountain range and into Spain. His route was part of an escape network that began in Paris and would have been fraught with danger – from German soldiers, the Vichy police, local informers, and the mountains themselves. We also meet Bob Frost, who, aged just 19, made the treacherous crossing, and hear remarkable stories of bravery and defiance from the local people, who used their knowledge of the mountains to lead thousands like Bob to safety. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

This episode starts in Tirano in northern Italy, and starts climbing up through the Italian Alps and the great lakes of Italy on its way to the roof of Europe, Zermatt, the gateway to the magnificent Matterhorn. The huge Brusio spiral railway takes the train up 1000 metres in a short time as this first stretch heads passed glaciers, viaducts, and even tiny station hotels. At Alp Grum, station master, Primo runs not just the station but a hotel and restaurant famous for its pasta. At St Moritz it’s all change to get on the Glacier Express. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

In the series final of Struggle Street, Michael has a financial windfall and decides to indulge his passion. He buys an electric guitar and his mood is instantly lifted. But will his other struggles mean he’s forced to make a tough decision? *republished due to audio issues* Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Abel Morrison has 3 wives and 11 children. His newest wife, 22-year-old Marina, is heavily pregnant so it's a chaotic time for the family and relationships are under strain. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Monty travels to Rossano in Northern Italy, a gathering point for escaped POWs after the Italian Armistice and the start of the Operation Galia exfiltration. His journey takes him over precipitous ridges of the Marble Mountains and through the formidable Gothic Line, following the route the SAS took after their successful mission. Monty meets up with some of the last local eye-witnesses to the operation, and with John Redhead, whose father, Tom, escaped from a POW camp after the Armistice. John has the chance to meet and thank the family who took Tom in, despite the danger to themselves. WWII's Great Escapes Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The Cambrian Line is the UK’s hidden secret – a rail line of spectacular views steeped in history and nostalgia. The train starts in Pwhelli and heads along the lines that were built in the slate industries heyday. From the steam trains of the Welsh Highland Line to Portmeirion a surprising fairy tale village sitting by Minfford station, attracting thousands of visitors a year. The route travels from the highest mountain in Wales Snowdon, passed famous castles - Criccieth and Harlech - which tower over miles upon miles of golden sand. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

In Episode Three, Peta and Ricky, who live in the small Riverina town of Nangus, are facing the many demands of raising 5 year old twins Cody and Bree. But Cody also has Dent’s Disease – a chronic kidney condition that also affects his speech and physical development. Living a long way from specialist medical care, they’re juggling work and travelling long distances daily just to care for their family. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Neanderthals were more like us than we previously Imagined | Full Documentary | Who Were The Real Neanderthals? Travelling back more than 400,000 years to reveal astonishing new discoveries, Who Was the Real Neanderthal? proves our prehistoric cousins were more like us than we ever imagined. And along the way, exposes fascinating clues hidden in our own DNA. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Monty tells an incredible story of evasion and escape through unknown, hostile territory in central Italy. He follows the route taken by prisoner of war Len Harley, who spent months on the run before braving snow, ice, and Nazi patrols to escape over the mountains of the Majella. Along the way, Monty meets some of those who sheltered Allied servicemen at incredible risk to themselves. Len never forgot the ordinary people who put their lives on the line to protect him, and an emotional reunion takes places between Len and the woman who saved his life over seventy-five years ago. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The first programme rides through Canada’s iconic Rocky Mountaineer train in a jaw-dropping loop that takes the viewers from Vancouver to the heart of the Rockies, through some of North America’s most staggering natural beauty, to Banff in Alberta. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

"It was either drugs or a baby, and I chose my baby" | Struggle Street | Episode 11 In Episode Eleven, Wagga residents Katherine and Mason are recovering from the break-in that left their Housing Commission home trashed. Determined to make their home a safe haven, they’ve opened their doors to other young Wagga residents facing struggles of their own. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Retracing the Path of the Largest Successful Escape of Allied POW's in World War 2 | WWII's Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails | EP 1 World War 2 Explained Monty heads to Slovenia to retrace one of the most daring, yet unknown, mass escapes of Allied prisoners during the Second World War, made possible only with the help and kindness of ordinary people. He’s joined by Neil Churches, whose father Ralph escaped the Stalag 18D prison camp with a few friends, aided by local partisans. They returned just hours later and rescued over 80 fellow prisoners who had been left behind. The group traveled 150 miles through rough terrain – facing the elements, German patrols, ambush, and betrayal. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Cutting through the magical beauty of Norway, this train journey begins in the capital, Oslo, and takes us all the way to Bodø inside the Arctic Circle with tales of trolls, Nazi’s, reindeer and Vikings along the way. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The Devastating Crime Wave Affecting Australia's Poorest | Struggle Street | Episode 10 In Episode 10, we meet individuals and families from different parts of the New South Wales Riverina area who are facing a range of challenges – from homelessness, to drought, and a crime wave that’s swept through parts of Wagga Wagga. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

In Episode Five, Jarrod and his two eldest children find themselves literally on the streets of south-west Brisbane. They have no home to go to, and not being Australian citizens, they’re struggling to get emergency assistance. As another night looms they’re running out of options. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The History Of Stock Cars, Stills & Southern Outlaws! Discover Dixie and all its distinct and colorful history! Episode 1 - The Moonshine and Bourbon Capital of the World: Bourbon and moonshine making in the South.Episode 2 - Southern Style Racing and Bootlegging: How Prohibition led to stock car racing.Episode 3 - The Southern Mob A.K.A. The Dixie Mafia: Hear the story of ‘Walking Tall fame’ Buford Pusser, the one man who was willing to take on the Dixie Mafia from his daughter, Dwana, as she discusses her daddy’s heroic life and tragic death. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

In Episode Four, we meet proud Inala resident Sue. At 55 years of age and suffering multiple health issues, she’s been told she has four weeks to leave her home. With little money, and a growing public housing waiting list, she faces the very real prospect of homelessness. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

From the creators of The Tribe, the documentary Extreme Tribe: The Last Pygmies offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the Mbendjele Pygmies in the Congo rainforest. Filmmaker Livia Simoka spends five months with this isolated hunter-gatherer community, sharing their daily lives, traditions like tooth sharpening, and unexpected tragedies. While the tribe appears egalitarian, Livia uncovers darker realities, including domestic violence and male dominance. She also explores threats to their way of life, from hostile neighbors to a planned road encroaching on their land. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

In Episode Three, Michael finds himself at war with his brother as they try to deal with their mother’s will and other legal matters. In amongst all this, Michael faces homelessness after missing a crucial rent deadline. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Award-winning filmmaker Reggie Yates explores global extremes, tackling issues like racism, gun violence, and LGBTQ+ rights. From Cape Town to Moscow, he uncovers harsh truths, including the struggles of young black and Muslim LGBTQ+ individuals facing persecution from their own communities. He also examines anti-feminism, male body image extremes, and addiction, becoming a defining voice in documentary filmmaking over the past five years. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

As Hitler’s ambitions spread beyond Germany’s borders, the world drew inexorably toward another great war. This one would be fought on many fields of battle; in the air, sea and on land. But also for the hearts and minds of the people. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

In Episode Two, we witness the personal impact of the decline in Australia’s manufacturing industry, with the closure of the Ford plant in Melbourne’s Broadmeadows. After 22 years at Ford, factory worker Nick faces an uncertain future as he tries to find new employment before his redundancy payment runs out. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

In Episode four, we’ll meet Australians from diverse backgrounds facing a range of challenges – from unemployment to addiction and a lack of housing – in areas of Brisbane and Melbourne. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

I Shot JFK: The Shocking Truth: Documentary about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, with testimony from the "man on the grassy knoll" himself, James E. Files. At first, reluctant to talk, Files eventually confessed, implicating organized crime members, Charles Nicoletti, Johnny Roselli, and Sam Giancana, as well as his own role in the crime of the century. Confessions Of An Assassin: The first prison interview with former soldier and mob associate James E. Files, who confessed to being the man on the grassy knoll, who shot President John F. Kennedy, with details of his involvement in clandestine activities involving the mob and the CIA. Other links of interest: The first prison interview with former soldier and mob associate James E. Files, who confessed to being the man on the grassy knoll, who shot President John F. Kennedy, with details of his involvement in clandestine activities involving the mob and the CIA. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Justice is SERVED. Disgraced media mogul, Harvey Weinstein, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual criminal acts. Witness the rise and fall of one of Hollywood's most powerful men. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

A decade of propaganda, of impassioned speeches, newspaper articles, posters and campaigning all led to one moment. Hitler is made Chancellor of Germany in January 1933. With this act, the dismantling of German democracy began. This episode explores the Hitler’s approach to propaganda in power. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.