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Dario, Pedro, Vinicius, Alexandre, Rodrigo and Mauricio all have three things in common; They´ve all lived and worked on the streets, they´ve all lived in an orphanage and now they are all training for a football tournament to represent Brazil against other street children from all over the world. Aged between14-17, the children will be given the platform to be Ambassadors and examples of what can be achieved when street children are given their rights. The Brazil boys all come from the Crianca não é da rua project in the north of Brazil, an institute to help get children off the street, educated, housed and ready for work. Their journey starts in Fortaleza (also a host-city for the FIFA World Cup). This is the first time any of them have been to Rio, on a plane, or taken part in a tournament. Even though the boys have left street life behind, street life has not left some of the boys; unfortunately two weeks before the tournament starts the team captain Rodrigo Kelton is gunned down in a revenge killing by

Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker John Zaritsky returns to the story that has fascinated and compelled him for years - thalidomide and it's effect on the survivors of "the worst drug disaster in history." In this, his third film on the subject, he reconnects with some of the thalidomide victims he originally profiled when they were young, and introduces us to some new people who have been active in the fight for justice. He also highlights some recently released information about German pharmaceutical giant Grünenthal, who aggressively marketed the drug, and are now selling it again under a different usage, but still with no compensation for those who's lives they affected so deeply. The indefatigable spirit of the extraordinary thalidomide victims is cast against the callousness disregard of the drug's manufacturers in a film that lays out the story from it's beginnings in the late 50s to the current state of affairs in the present day. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 02:20 - A drug called Thalidomide sparks an epidemic of deformed babies ▷ 10:30 - In America, the drug

In this candid exploration of Love and Infidelity around the world – we look at the norms, laws and taboos that influence that most private, and all consuming part of our lives that can take us from the most sublime highs to crushing lows. Exploring love and adultery across 40 countries around the world, Lust on Earth traces the different stages of relationships and investigates the reasons that people are unfaithful – taking in socio-economic status, education level, machismo, religion, and general trustworthiness. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 04:22 - Rules and taboos about sex and dating around the world ▷ 11:59 - Which country does your country believe is the most unfaithful to their spouses? ▷ 13:58 - What qualifies as cheating and words around the world for cheaters ▷ 26:11 - Moran's story: An intense affair with a woman who had eight boyfriends around the US ▷ 30:00 - Divorce and consequences of adultery in different countries ▷ 34:48 - How infidelity impacts the next generations and imbalance between partners ▷ 38:55 - Amy's story: Her

All across the globe, Chinatowns are under threat of disappearing – and along with them, the rich history of communities who fought from the margins for a place to belong. Set against the backdrop of the unfolding COVID pandemic and an unprecedented rise in anti-Asian racism, Big Fight in Little Chinatown documents the collective fight to save Chinatowns across North America. Coast to Coast the film follows Chinatown communities resisting active erasure. From the construction of the world’s largest vertical jail in New York, Montreal’s fight against developers swallowing up the most historic block of their Chinatown, big box chains and gentrification forces displacing Toronto’s community, to a legacy Chinatown business holding steadfast in Vancouver, Big Fight in Little Chinatown is the story of community resistance and resilience in a neighborhood under pressure. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 02:11 - The family businesses of New York's Chinatown are threatened by developers ▷ 10:43 - Montreal's francophone Chinatown had the first bilingual fortune cookies and kosher food ▷ 16:35 - Growth and decline of Chinatown throughout the years ▷

Psychics in the Suburbs is an insider's look at the Australian psychic medium industry, revealed through the extraordinary life and work of south-western Sydney's top psychic. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:25 - Following Florence Keane, winner of the Australian psychic of the year award ▷ 04:12 - Meeting the clients | one-on-one and group readings ▷ 08:56 - The Mind Body Spirit festival ▷ 11:03 - Psychic school ▷ 14:10 - The clients ▷ 16:45 - Florence performs at a group show ▷ 20:24 - Florence does her first solo show ▷ 25:05 - The role psychics play in society ▷ 26:00 - Credits ------- ------- Directed by Léa Pool and produced by Ravida Din, Pink Ribbons, Inc. is a feature documentary from the National Film Board of Canada that shows how the devastating reality of breast cancer, which marketing experts have labeled a “dream cause,” has become obfuscated by a shiny, pink story of success. Original Title: Psychics in the Suburbs Directed by Cassie Charlton © 2015, Licensed by Sideways Films ------- Documentaries about politics, society

Russians at War is a rare, unauthorized look inside a Russian battalion during the invasion of Ukraine. Filmed by director Anastasia Trofimova, the documentary follows soldiers, medics, and newly drafted men as they move from the rear to some of the war’s deadliest front lines, including Krasny Liman and Bakhmut. Through candid conversations, frontline footage, and scenes of daily survival, the film reveals a complex portrait of the people fighting on Russia’s side: their motivations, fears, disillusionment, and the heavy toll of the conflict. From young conscripts to seasoned volunteers, from drone operators to medics retrieving the dead, Russians at War shows the human reality behind official narratives—exposing a world of confusion, loss, shifting beliefs, and the personal cost of a war many struggle to understand. Unauthorized and filmed at significant personal risk, the documentary offers a perspective rarely seen: Russian soldiers speaking freely about a war that has reshaped their lives, their families, and their country. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 03:44 - Ilya, a Ukranian fighting on Russia's side, says goodbye to his family ▷ 05:43

Hobbyhorse Revolution is a funny and moving film about the power of imagination and the strength of a community. The film follows three young girls, Aisku, Elsa and Alisa whose lives have been transformed by their new interest: hobbyhorses. Despite a lack of understanding by some, the girls bravely and spiritedly pursue their hobby. Playing with hobbyhorses is a traditional children’s activity, but today’s Finnish teenagers have created a versatile hobby around it, raising the scene to a whole new level. The hobbyists’ are unofficially organised , working on a voluntary basis. In one hand they are active online with their Instagram accounts, blogs and forums while on the other they practise the sport by exercising outdoors in woods and parks - and they are serious. They are an ever-growing group that trains determinedly and organises nationwide competitions. Every handcrafted hobbyhorse has its own name and personality. The age range of hobbyists is continuously expanding, with the eldest now over 20 years old. The hobbyhorse fever is now spreading abroad as well. Director Selma Vilhunen says: “Making this film has

Breast cancer has become the poster child of cause-related marketing campaigns. Countless people walk, run and shop for the cure. Each year, millions of dollars are raised in the name of breast cancer, but where does this money go and what does it actually achieve? ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 02:23 - Breast cancer culture and sisterhood ▷ 06:04 - A shift in responsibility from the government to private entities ▷ 09:23 - The lack of change or development in breast cancer treatment ▷ 13:55 - Awareness vs. action ▷ 19:00 - Breast cancer organizations tied to corporations ▷ 24:47 - The tyranny of cheerfulness and harmful language used to describe the disease ▷ 42:52 - Where does the money raised actually go? ▷ 53:57 - Cosmetics and personal care products ▷ 59:52 - The origin of the pink ribbon ▷ 1:01:45 - The search for quick fixes ▷ 1:04:37 - The KFC breast cancer campaign ▷ 1:07:57 - Environmental factors: workers exposed to toxic fumes and chemicals ▷ 1:14:11 - Pinkwashers: companies who benefit from breast cancer

Split: A Divided America is a powerful and provocative documentary that journeys across the country to confront one of the most pressing issues of our time: the growing political and cultural divide in the United States. Directed by Kelly Nyks, the film blends emotional, street-level interviews with sharp insights from influential figures such as Noam Chomsky, Tucker Carlson, Jesse Jackson, Al Franken, Amy Goodman, Nicholas Kristof, and Robert Putnam, offering a panoramic view of the forces fueling polarization. Rather than delivering partisan answers, Split presents a bold, unfiltered look at how we got here—and what it might take to heal. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 03:43 - How is the US divided? Republican or Democrat? Urban or rural? Rich or poor? ▷ 16:20 - Can we talk about Politics? Debates, uncivil discourse and filibustering ▷ 25:41 - What role does faith play in politics? Religion. abortion, gay marriage ▷ 34:14 - Does the media divide? The best story, Increasing market share / Maximizing views / ▷ 43:11 - Do politics divide? Negative campaigning, branding and interest groups ▷

Seven years ago Dr. Norman Doidge introduced Neuroplasticity to the world – the idea that our brains aren’t rigid, that they can change, can be rewired. The Brain’s Way of Healing is about neuroplasticity’s invaluable next step – healing the mind and the body. It’s revolutionary and in some instances shocking – we’ll see people’s lifelong afflictions cured almost miraculously. But miracles have nothing to do with it. It’s about how science and medicine are looking at the brain in different ways and discovering that permanent, lifelong and even life threatening ailments and diseases can now be dealt with–and in many instances done away with. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:00 - The man that walked off his parkinsonian symptoms ▷ 08:02 - A device that resets the brain helps two women recover from traumatic brain injuries ▷ 12:30 - The portable neuromodulation stimulator that reverses the symptoms of a muscular sclerosis patient ▷ 20:15 - Using energy and sound waves to help rewire the brain of autistic children ▷ 32:40 - Healing a brain injury with low-intensity

Since he was a child Roman Lapshin has been haunted by a secret his late grandfather revealed to him regarding the mysterious whereabouts of thousands of his grandfather’s paintings which had disappeared. Determined to find the paintings and restore his grandfather’s legacy Roman sets out to confront the powerful man at the centre of this secret, whom Roman believes exploited his grandfather when he was a desperate immigrant to a new country. But as his journey unfolds Roman realizes that his search for justice and vengeance may not lead to the salvation he had hoped to achieve. "Portrayal" is a powerful human tale following Roman across 3 continents as he comes to terms with the meaning of family, legacy, authorship, and the porous nature of truth. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 05:09 - Roman Lapshin grew up surrounded by his grandfather's art ▷ 07:15 - Oz Almog's exhibition of Jewish portraits ▷ 10:39 - Roman goes to Israel to see the rest of his grandfather's paintings ▷ 15:43 - The man nobody wants to talk about ▷ 23:49

For centuries the Dutch have tamed the sea with dykes and criss-crossed their country with canals and waterways. But climate change is whipping up storms and raising the sea level. The Netherlands is now seeking a new pact with water in order to protect the low-lying country. They’re making use of state-of-the-art technologies and the power of nature – and are systematically making space for the water elsewhere. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 00:52 - The Dutch and the Sea ▷ 02:31 - Amsterdam Below Sea Level ▷ 06:11 - Battling the Waves with Sand ▷ 07:47 - The Sandmotor Experiment ▷ 11:10 - 1953 Flood Disaster ▷ 12:08 - The Delta Works ▷ 14:03 - Oysters and the Eastern Scheldt ▷ 17:44 - Oyster Reefs as Natural Defenses ▷ 19:32 - Windmills and Polders ▷ 23:06 - Living with the Risk of Floods ▷ 25:33 - Room for the River ▷ 30:17 - Farmers Forced to Adapt ▷ 35:35 - New Landscapes in the Polders ▷ 37:28 - Nature Returns - De Biesbosch Park ▷ 41:37

The Jordan is the most important source of water for Jordanians, Israelis and Palestinians. But intensive farming is robbing the sacred river of its water. Since Israel and Jordan signed a peace treaty in 1994, campaigners from an environmental organization have been working across all borders to rescue the River Jordan and the Dead Sea – for the protection of nature and for peace in the region. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 00:48 - The Jordan: Lifeline of the Middle East ▷ 02:53 - From Golan Heights to Hula Valley ▷ 05:55 - The Sea of Galilee ▷ 07:04 - From Galilee to the Dead Sea ▷ 09:49 - The River Under Threat ▷ 12:03 - EcoPeace - Saving the Jordan ▷ 14:05 - Crossing Borders for Cooperation ▷ 17:35 - Amman - Water Rationing in the Capital ▷ 21:05 - Forgotten Reservoir Restored ▷ 24:35 - Farming Smarter with Less Water ▷ 26:29 - Jericho and the West Bank ▷ 28:00 - Springs of Life and Conflict ▷ 32:08 - Baptism Site on the Jordan ▷ 34:33

Nature created it. Humans harnessed it. And now, as climate change helps light a flame to our forests, scientists are desperately trying to understand it. This compelling documentary travels from Alberta to Australia to follow researchers and firefighters as they head straight Into the Fire. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:08 - Wildfire expert Mike Flannigan talks about how forest fires start ▷ 05:43 - Mark Finney from Missoula Fire Sciences Lab is studying how fire spreads ▷ 08:42 - Fire tornados and thunder storms ▷ 11:12 - Sarah McAllistor investigates why plants that are full of water burn ▷ 13:41 - The wildland urban interface - the areas where people live with the risk of wildfire ▷ 16:32 - Fire safety consultant Alan Westhaver analyses dash cam footage during the evacuation of Fort McMurray ▷ 20:58 - How to keep your home safe from wildfires ▷ 28:58 - How fire intervention has changed over the years ▷ 37:38 - Researchers fly above a forest fire in order to learn more about it ▷ 40:33 - Fighting fire

The Yakuza, Japan’s organized crime syndicates, are a dying breed. Their members are aging and the government of Japan has launched a large-scale crackdown on them to eradicate them once and for all. But who are the Yakuza? The cancer of a nation or a necessary evil in a country with one of the lowest crime rates in the industrialized world? ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:33 - Former Yakuza Yoichi Nakamura talks about Yakuza today ▷ 05:20 - Noria Tamura, former police officer and chief investigator in Yakuza related crimes ▷ 07:52 - Daikaku Chodoin, grand master of traditional martial arts ▷ 11:29 - Don Tanaka, boss of the Matsuba Clan, talks about the Yazuka members of today ▷ 17:47 - After being excommunicated from the Yazuka, Nakamura tries to set up his own business ▷ 25:15 - Seminar against Yakuza infiltration of the economy ▷ 30:07 - The rise of the 'economic Yakuza' ▷ 34:15 - The rules and values of the Matsuba clan: The code of Ninkyo-do ▷ 38:37 - Yoichi Nakamura cut off his

We’re witnessing the comeback of a small river and an entire landscape. For decades the Emscher in the Ruhr District was the most polluted river in Europe. Now it’s being returned from an industrial sewer to a natural river system. With the help of waste water treatment plants, liberated river beds and returning animal species, a unique natural region is blossoming – one with a very special industrial heritage. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 00:58 - The Emscher Becomes a Sewer ▷ 02:11 - A Plan to Restore the River ▷ 05:14 - Mining, Sewage, and Pollution ▷ 07:59 - The Filthiest River in Europe ▷ 09:54 - Fighting for a Cleaner Emscher ▷ 12:10 - Citizens' Protests Begin ▷ 16:06 - Building a New Sewage System ▷ 21:35 - A Rare Fish Returns - The Bullhead ▷ 25:25 - From Steelworks to Lake Phoenix ▷ 29:40 - Nature Comes Back to the Ruhr ▷ 33:12 - The Protected Emscher Bullhead ▷ 35:12 - A Region Reinventing Itself ▷ 37:07 - Flood Protection and Wetlands ▷ 39:02

Why do some people seek out scary experiences, while others avoid fear at all costs? Why does fear spur some to fight and yet leave others frozen? Despite fear being as old as life itself, scientists are discovering new puzzles and new answers about how we humans—and our brains—process this most basic of emotions. Written and directed by Roberto Verdecchia, BE AFRAID: The Science of Fear is a fun, freaky and fact-filled tour into the latest research on whether we have built-in fears, why some people approach danger while others avoid it, and the dramatic treatments freeing some people of their phobias. We travel through the strange and exciting places where fearless researchers dare to tread: haunted houses, horror video games, motocross stunt tracks, and full-on VR labs. If a “cure for fear” really has been discovered in the Netherlands, should we all live without fear? A mysterious woman who can’t feel fear reveals what that is actually like. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:06 - In Amsterdam, a woman faces her paralyzing fear of chickens ▷ 04:00

New roads, buildings and urban sprawl eat up natural habitats, sending plant and animal populations in worrying decline. How does nature react to this loss of biodiversity? Scientists reveal its ingenious responses, showing that plants and animals adapt much faster than previously believed possible. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:11 - Urban Predators and Prey ▷ 04:12 - How Cities Drive Evolution ▷ 05:18 - City Bugs and Light Pollution ▷ 07:29 - Moths Evolve in the City ▷ 09:20 - Fast Evolution - Urban Style ▷ 09:58 - Mice of New York City ▷ 12:22 - City Parks as Urban Islands ▷ 14:10 - Plants Adapting to Concrete ▷ 16:31 - Rapid Urban Evolution Discovered ▷ 18:01 - Birds of Los Angeles - The City Junco ▷ 23:27 - Lessons from Industrial Evolution ▷ 25:29 - Fish Surviving Pollution - Nature's Experiment ▷ 30:32 - Global Studies on White Clover and Adaptation ▷ 34:04 - Mice Mutations in Central Park ▷ 36:50 - Evolution in Action - Fast Food Mice ▷ 40:28 - Fish That Resist Toxins

Hardly a drop of water makes it to the estuary of the Colorado. Once it reaches Mexico, after its journey through the Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon and Nevada, the river is dry – and has been for decades. The demand for water in its catchment area is just too big. But conservationists are now working to make the estuary green again. They’re persuading people along the Colorado to give some of its water back to the river. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 00:51 - The Colorado River and Its Journey ▷ 04:19 - Hoover Dam and Lake Mead ▷ 06:03 - Drought and Water Shortage ▷ 08:02 - Las Vegas - A Desert Playground ▷ 09:36 - Water Cops and Conversation ▷ 12:50 - Desert Gardens and Adaptation ▷ 18:34 - Golf Courses and Water Use ▷ 21:25 - Recycling Water in Las Vegas ▷ 24:13 - Lower Colorado and the Mojave Desert ▷ 26:18 - Imperial Dam and Farmland ▷ 28:52 - Feeding America from the Desert ▷ 33:11 - Settlers and Water Rights in Yuma

If history is written by the victors, where does that leave those who were never allowed to be part of the game? A collective of queer athletes enters the Olympic Stadium in Athens and sets out to honour those who were excluded from standing on the winners’ podium. They meet Amanda Reiter, a trans marathon runner who has to struggle with the prejudices of sports organisers, and Annet Negesa, a 800m runner who was urged by the international sports federations to undergo hormone-altering surgery. Together they create a radical utopia far from the rigid gender rules in competitive sports. ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00:00 – Introduction ▷ 0:02:52 – Opening credits ▷ 0:04:20 – Life Is Not a Competition, but I'm Winning ▷ 0:07:11 – The Olympic Games of 1928 introduce women's events ▷ 0:11:00 – Tribute to Lina Radke, the forgotten winner ▷ 0:13:56 – Amanda Reiter was denied her place on the podium ▷ 0:17:42 – The Olympic torch relay: another Nazi invention ▷ 0:20:19 – Very cool visual transition ▷ 0:22:41 – Stella Walsh: how can a woman

Could we soon live forever? Recent scientific advancements are bringing humanity closer than ever to understanding how we might halt the aging process. Longevity Hackers, a groundbreaking documentary, delves into the latest research and reveals how science is accelerating our ability to extend life and eliminate age-related diseases. Narrated by Edward Norton, this captivating film takes viewers on a journey through the field of longevity and the tantalizing promise of a future where aging could become a thing of the past. The documentary features exclusive interviews with some of the world’s most influential figures, including Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, Steve Aoki, Peter Diamandis, Tony Hawk, Chris Bumstead, John Salley, Wim Hof, and many others. Longevity Hackers explores the groundbreaking potential to radically extend human lifespan, sparking a global conversation about longevity and igniting what could become a "Longevity Revolution" as public curiosity and media attention continue to grow. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:23 - Ageing is a disease, and therefore something that can be cured ▷ 06:27 - Metformin and Rapamycin as potential longevity drugs ▷ 17:04

In Andalusia, in the dry region of southern Spain, people’s lives have traditionally been determined by water – a scarce commodity, known as “liquid silver” by the Moors. Nowadays, farmers, scientists and conservationists are working together to save the treasure of Andalusia for the future. They’re both rediscovering ancient knowledge gained over centuries and employing state-of-the-art technologies to protect unique natural landscapes. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 02:35 - Alhambra: Moorish Water Masterpiece ▷ 09:17 - Almeria's Sea of Plastic ▷ 11:55 - Tradition and Organic Farming ▷ 15:30 - Climate Change Challenges ▷ 18:52 - Tabernas Desert and Modern Solutions ▷ 23:13 - Desalination and Solar Solutions ▷ 27:35 - Waste Water as a Resource ▷ 32:36 - Doñana National Park - A Fragile Paradise ▷ 37:21 - Reforestation and Sustainable Alternatives ▷ 42:38 - Ecological Fish Farms at Veta la Palma ▷ 48:42 - Lessons for the Future ▷ 52:12 - Credits ------- ------- The documentary series “Water Is Our Future” tells the story of five exceptional regions which show that a huge problem for mankind

Cape Town, 1967 – The first human heart was successfully transplanted from one person to another by Dr. Christian Barnard. Barnard experienced a meteoric rise into the world of glamour and the jet set, unlike any other doctor before or since. The first heart transplant took place in a country with the most radical race laws in the world — the team of the first heart transplant was presented to the international press as entirely white. Post-Apartheid, 2003 – A Black man named Hamilton Naki suddenly claimed he had been part of the team during the first heart transplant in 1967. In an interview with an American TV station, Hamilton Naki said that he had carried the donor’s heart from Denise Darvall into the adjoining operating theater and had helped Barnard transplant it into Washkansky’s open chest. Naki died in 2005. Everyone who knew him, Black or white, spoke of him with great respect. He was an honest worker, a very talented surgeon, hardworking but humble. Naki worked for decades in the animal laboratory where Barnard carried out crucial experiments

This film will recount the full Odyssey of the Rosetta Mission including the landing of the Philae Probe in Oct 2015 and the ultimate Philae mission phase in Sept 2016. From the water found on the comet, to the organic molecules detected in the comet dust, this film brings the latest findings on Comet material. A space journey filled with drama, to save Rosetta before its final collapse and further our knowledge about the origins of life. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:22 - Waiting for a signal from Rosetta ▷ 05:06 - Understand the origins of the solar system and life on earth ▷ 10:46 - Gravity assist required for Rosetta, which is moving far away from the sun ▷ 14:10 - The materials of Rosetta, the work of a lifetime ▷ 18:00 - Tracking Rosetta in deep space ▷ 21:00 - Finding out about a totally unknown comet that Rosetta is going to land on ▷ 26:15 - The long minutes of Rosetta's landing on the comet ▷ 35:22 - Analysis of the comet ▷ 39:30

The war on terror has become almost self-perpetuating, driving an insatiable demand for endless surveillance, even as the surveillance state faces unprecedented challenges. A political battle now rages over the future of NSA spying, with tactics escalating on all sides. While citizens fight back against privacy encroachments, the NSA and its allies in the White House, Congress, and the courts continue expanding their reach, monitoring trillions of messages and deploying state-of-the-art facial recognition software. The agency is also building massive storage facilities, including a $1.7 billion top-secret data center in Utah, the size of 17 football fields. Surveillance programs launched after 9/11 targeted Muslim and Middle Eastern communities, monitoring mosques, businesses, and restaurants (policies that many saw as violations of civil rights). The NSA now holds data on federal judges, members of Congress, and officials across the executive branch. Though often described as “just metadata,” this information could be devastating if misused, giving the public good reason to be concerned. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Citizens' opinions ▷ 02:11 - The Future of Spying ▷ 04:51 - Encrypting in journalism

Cardiac arrest – a nightmare. For the triathlete Elmar Sprink – bitter truth. At the age of 38, his heart suddenly stopped. Resuscitation, intensive care unit and the life-saving heart-lung machine followed. Two years later: the longed heart transplant. A new life starts but it’s a race against time. On average, a heart transplant beats for 10 years. Elmar is making every effort to extend this period. He trained hard, took part in an IRONMAN already one year after the surgery, and followed further competitions. The doctors attest to him that he is the world's fittest man with a donor heart. A medical sensation: New nerve cells grow around the foreign organ – this phenomenon has never been observed in an adult heart recipient. To find out more, in September 2016, physicians examined Elmar's heart under extreme stress at the TransAlpine Run, where he was the first to enter with a transplanted heart. But Elmar does not just want to be a part of successful transplant research. Together with him, the film meets the leading cardiac specialists and scientists in

The NSA was originally created to keep America safe, but today it seems more focused on protecting itself. Since Edward Snowden’s disclosures, “insider threats” have become the agency’s top concern. The NSA even estimates that up to 4,000 employees may not be trustworthy. This episode of America’s Surveillance State explores how whistleblowers have been treated and how the agency now forces employees to monitor each other. Former NSA executive Thomas Drake recalls being tagged early on as a problem, because he was raising grave concerns about NSA conduct shortly after 9/11. To his concerns, the lead attorney officer replied "You don’t understand, all the lawyers have looked at it, the White House has approved it, it’s all legal", which is precisely what Nixon had said. Unlike earlier whistleblowers, Snowden managed to release secret documents publicly, working with journalists like Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras to put them in context while protecting agents’ names. His revelations made clear that insider threats will not disappear: Snowden was not the first, nor will he be the last. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Report

Every year over 80 million tons of methane escape into the atmosphere from the oil and gas industry. The extremely hazardous greenhouse gas is the main component of natural gas. Using special cameras, satellite images and data analytics, scientists are on a quest for those responsible. Step by step they reveal badly maintained installations, indifference and profit avarice in the extraction of oil and gas. This is persistently denied, though, by many companies. At the same time, the technology for preventing methane leaking out of extraction plants and pipelines has long been available. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 00:14 - Zugspitze ▷ 02:42 - Methane ▷ 06:40 - Mobile Methane Detector ▷ 16:40 - Permian Basin, United States of America ▷ 24:40 - Leaky Tanks ▷ 40:24 - Europe & Germany ▷ 43:47 - Credits ------- ------- Original Title: Lethal Leaks - On the Track of Escaping Methane Directed by Daniel Münter © 2023, Licensed by Albatross ------- Documentaries about politics, society and science produced by leading studios around the world. Our goal is to be a reliable

There is often an invisible but powerful connection between high-tech government intelligence services and the corporate world, along with deep tensions between companies, their customers, and the government. This connection operates on many levels. This episode examines the relationship between spy agencies and technology companies. Can their cooperation be considered complicity in spying? Does it violate the trust of customers? As the internet grew to hundreds of millions of users, agencies like the NSA quickly saw it as an opportunity. What began as a tool for global communication became an instrument of mass surveillance, forming part of a surveillance-industrial complex. The NSA took to the internet like a fish to water. Documents released by Edward Snowden reveal that the NSA is openly proud of its partnerships with corporations. Deals were struck in which companies provided data in exchange for intelligence on threats to their operations. This relationship is further documented in journalist Glenn Greenwald’s book No Place to Hide. But this cooperation undermines customer trust. Privacy agreements, often written by teams of lawyers, are designed to conceal or sanitize their

What if the greatest high-performance athletes – present and past – could compete against each other on a level playing field? If competitive conditions were equalized, would today’s stars come out on top? Or would they be beaten by the heroes of the past? In the original one-hour documentary, "The Equalizer", which recently aired in North America, Europe and Asia, we set out to reveal the answer. What that program did for summer sports, Champions vs Legends does for athletic events on ice and snow. For events that span skiing, bobsledding, speed skating, hockey and Paralympic sit-skiing, renowned sports scientist Steve Haake investigates whether today’s champions are really better than those of the past, or whether they get their edge from modern sports technology. In each matchup between a modern and a legendary hero, the result is enlightening and unpredictable. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:27 - Ski in Tyrol's Kaunertaler Glacier ▷ 11:13 - Speed-Skaters in Canada's Olympic Oval in Calgary ▷ 21:54 - Bobsleigh Run in St. Moritz in Switzerland ▷ 32:26 - Para-Alpine Skier ▷

In a country that calls itself a democracy and the leader of the free world, it’s a serious problem when the government knows more about its people than the people know about their government. Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, many of the legal restraints that once kept government power in check have been relaxed, or removed entirely! Today, state surveillance is cheap, undetectable, and pervasive. At the click of a mouse, entire populations (not just individuals) can be monitored around the clock. Former-NSA Edward Snowden saw firsthand the extent of this surveillance. With access to sensitive databases, he realized he had the power to spy on anyone – and chose instead to reveal the truth to the public. Thanks to Snowden’s disclosures and subsequent media investigations, the world learned that the NSA was collecting vast amounts of information on ordinary Americans. As Snowden himself put it: “We watch our own people more closely than we watch any other population in the world. [...] When you pick up the phone and when you make a call, when you make a

Long time considered as being a part of the Science fiction field, asteroids mining exploitation is on the verge of becoming a reality. Powerful actors and states are preparing seriously for it, since it could very well be the answer to the growing needs in rare metals that are necessary to our numerical revolution and our energetic transition. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:00 - A brief history of mining ▷ 05:00 - The importance of metals in modern everyday life despite environmental disasters consequences ▷ 08:55 - Space, the new mining exploitation site? ▷ 12:20 - Meteorites, a source of precious metals ▷ 17:45 - The different types of asteroid ▷ 19:41 - A start-up is already preparing to exploit resources from space ▷ 24:11 - Many challenges await asteroid mining ▷ 30:38 - Luxembourg, financial center for space operations in Europe ▷ 33:50 - Property and sovereignty in space ▷ 35:30 - Understanding asteroids and how to mine them ▷ 45:50 - Jeff Bezos and colonization of space ▷ 49:30 - Conclusion ------- ------- What steps

The tightly guarded NSA Headquarters in Maryland spans over 325 acres, housing more than 30,000 employees in a vast network of buildings. Protected by a small army, its own fire department, and a SWAT team, the agency operates on a scale few can imagine. Yet despite its massive presence, the NSA was created in secret and designed to remain invisible. So what does the NSA actually do? It’s a simple question with no clear answer, since the agency is shrouded in secrecy and not required to release even non-classified information. This episode uncovers the NSA’s internet collection program that allows it to spy on the public. The NSA is the largest, most costly, and most technologically advanced spy organization the world has ever seen. It filters millions of phone calls and emails every hour, using supercomputers programmed to track hundreds of thousands of names. These machines, with code names like “Black Widow,” cost tens of millions and run at unheard-of speeds. To house this empire, the NSA’s headquarters is four times bigger than the U.S. Capitol. A leaked document from

This documentary delves into the profound, nature-inspired engineering and ecological philosophy of Viktor Schauberger (1885–1958) and his son Walter. It explores Schauberger's central belief that nature operates on the principles of vortices and implosion — a force fundamentally opposite to conventional, energy-intensive centrifugal technology. The film argues that utilizing this vortex power is the key to achieving true ecological health and sustainable technological progress. The film showcases a global movement of engineers and thinkers who are successfully putting Schauberger's once-dismissed, radical ideas into practice. From revitalizing major European rivers and protecting natural floodplains to innovating soil management in agriculture and developing revolutionary pumping technologies, the documentary demonstrates the power of Schauberger’s "180 degrees opposite" thinking. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 03:00 River Revitalization: Instream River Training (IRT). Highlights the work of engineer Ottmar Grober, who uses Schauberger's principles of natural water guidance on rivers like the Mur and Mürz. Using funnels and micro-groynes (IRT), the method increases flow diversity, revitalizes the water, and protects banks from erosion. The chapter also features historical footage of Schauberger's successful log-driving systems

Five situations that directly influence the career of the professional boxer Jorge Pina. You get to meet Mário, an amateur pugilist, Casteli, the president of the boxing association, Vítor, the trainer, Jorge Pina himself, and Magalhães, the manager. You watch the preparation in the dressing room, the weighing of the athletes, the meetings, the training, the gymnasiums and all elements that surround a not so honest fight. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Into ▷ 00:17 - In the changing room before the fight ▷ 05:49 - Chatting in the car ▷ 09:04 - The weigh-in ▷ 23:30 - In Vitor's home, looking at old photos ▷ 26:30 - Jorge Pina in training ▷ 29:53 - Jorge Pina talk about his two passions : boxing and acting ▷ 35:57 - The upcoming fight ▷ 37:28 - Magalhães, Pina's manager, pushed him to go professional ▷ 39:42 - Professional sport is first and foremost a business ▷ 42:57 - The fight ▷ 48:07 - After the fight ▷ 51:40 - Credits ------- ------- Miguel Clara Vasconcelos is a multimedia creator that has

With countless cameras on the streets and even more invisible spying online and over the phone, America is steadily turning into a surveillance state. Chances are that somebody, somewhere, may be watching what you’re doing right now. Slowly but surely, the idea of privacy is disappearing. None of this is by accident: well-funded, powerful agencies and companies are in the business of tracking what we do, what we say, and what we think. Mass surveillance in the United States is no longer science fiction, it is a somber reality. From drones to computers to cameras across the country, the structure and apparatus for a Police State already exist in the U.S. And while the nation may not be a Police State yet, it could become one with the flip of a switch. At the center of this surveillance system is the National Security Agency (NSA). Through interviews with experts, whistleblowers, and activists, this program examines the scope and scale of mass surveillance in the United States. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - The Eyes of Texas ▷ 01:36 - America's Surveillance

The mystery of healing is revealed on a transformative journey that follows a holistic practitioner and his patients expanding our sense of human healing possibilities. Get to know the miracle healing stories of Mark (Lymes Disease/Paralysis), Elizabeth (Cancer/Chemo Recovery), Michael (Autoimmune sensorineural hearing loss), Elizabeth (Atypical Cystic Fibrosis Pancreatitis), Adilio (Parkinson's Disease), Elena (Meningioma Brain Tumor), Kate (Infertility), and Diane (Addiction). ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00:00 - Into ▷ 0:00:08 - The way of miracles ▷ 0:01:08 - Kate's story ▷ 0:08:51 - Adilio's story ▷ 0:12:18 - Conventional vs whole systems medicine ▷ 0:14:57 - Michael's story ▷ 0:19:33 - Energy and matter ▷ 0:26:10 - Elizabeth's story ▷ 0:32:08 - Electromagnetics and the human biofield ▷ 0:35:24 - Elena's story ▷ 0:39:06 - Our inner and outer worlds ▷ 0:41:10 - Epigenetics: Mind over matter ▷ 0:45:41 - The mind and consciousness ▷ 0:48:01 - Elizabeth's story ▷ 0:52:54 - Regeneration, coherence and the chemistry of love ▷ 0:57:54 - Flow, harmony, wholeness ▷ 1:00:43 - Diane's story ▷ 1:07:37 - Self love, a reidentification ▷ 1:11:28 - Mark's

Get slimmer by eating chocolate - how scientific studies will make us believe the stupidest things! Day in day out we are bombarded by all kinds of promises on how to lose weight, almost all of which fail to deliver. Of the millions of dieters, only a handful will have long-term success, and yet there are countless studies claiming the opposite. Leading weight loss companies happily confront dieters with the scientifically backed claim that failing a diet would be their own fault. After all, world-renowned experts of all fields have proven the effectiveness of weight loss programs. Or have they? On their journey through Germany and France, Diana Löbl and Peter Onnecken investigate how the weight loss industry systematically buy scientific research and use it in their favor. Time and time again dubious studies are being published and serve only one purpose: fuelling the multi billion euro weight loss industry. German experts point the finger at a cartel of nutritionists who recommend questionable weight loss diets and promise healthy results based on questionable short-term studies. Similar results cannot be detected

Combining learnings from neuroscience, psychiatry, and anthropology about key aspects of psychedelic experiences, the film uncovers how psychedelics may unlock critical brain periods, how these substances can deconstruct perceived reality, and the way the right beliefs and little expectations influence the healing process. The documentary also features testimonies of psychedelic experiences from Aleix (38, Switzerland), Angie (33, Australia), Edith (24, Netherlands), Ellie (56, Croatia), Gunther (38, Germany), J.L. (31, Denmark), James (28, USA), Jane (36, Ireland), Jordan (44, Israel), Julie (25, Ireland), Lasse (32, Austria), Lora (29, Denmark), Miguel (32, UK), Phyllis (30, Canada), and Vlad (38, Hungary). ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00:00 - Opening ▷ 0:00:20 - Everything Else Matters ▷ 0:02:07 - An Introduction to Psychedelics ▷ 0:07:05 - Global Mental Health Crisis ▷ 0:17:45 - Neuroscience of the Psychedelic Experience ▷ 0:23:43 - Challenges & Dangers ▷ 0:29:36 - A Safer Approach ▷ 0:38:37 - Importance of the Group ▷ 0:42:44 - Importance of the Facilitator ▷ 0:48:23 - Importance of the Dosage ▷ 0:50:17 - What Can Help & Guide You ▷ 0:55:53 - The Future of

Blame Game investigates the murky world of global electronic waste disposal, where legal grey areas, a lack of investment in recycling, unscrupulous businesses and politicised application of the existing laws lead to wasted opportunities, environmental degradation and for the people of Agbogbloshie - hellish living conditions in a toxic dumping ground. Taking us deep inside this hidden world we meet those who suffer from our addiction to new devices, working in hazardous conditions and prone to cancers and other illnesses from an early age. But without the dump, thousands would be without jobs, tonnes of e-waste would not be recycled and Ghanaians would miss out on life-altering technology. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:28 - The huge second-hand market in Ghana highlights the hypocrisy of the government who claims they don't want e-waste ▷ 09:35 - Robin Ingenthron, founder of Fair Trade Recycling, talks of the Ghanaian fixers who provide people with technology they wouldn't otherwise have access to ▷ 11:05 - In Agbogbloshie, people burn copper wires and collect e-waste on sites with high levels of toxic

At the start of the case, the discovery of text messages on the phone of a Russian billionaire’s lawyer. The main protagonist Dimitry Rybolovlev, is a close friend of Prince Albert and the owner of Monaco football club. He was secretly preparing the arrests of a business rival with the help of high authority and senior police officials.This investigation unfold, revealing a large scale network of corruption in this highly secretive world of the very rich and powerful. ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00 - Introduction ▷ 03:25 - Monaco, Dimitry Rybolovlev's kingdom ▷ 08:00 - Tetiana Bersheda, the lawyer and key figure behind the Russian oligarch's business empire ▷ 09:10 - The close ties between Monaco's Minister of Justice and Rybolovlev ▷ 15:39 - Resignation of the Minister of Justice & Suspicions about Monaco's ruling elite ▷ 21:51 - The prince's former intelligence agent reveals Narmino's scheming ▷ 25:09 - Jean-Pierre Dreno, Monaco's attorney general also suspected of influence peddling ▷ 30:00 - Giraudi finds refuge in Monaco despite tax issues in Italy ▷ 24:33 - High-ranking police officials also implicated

Click on "CC" for English subtitles. Go behind the bars of Changi Prison’s B1 Institution — Singapore’s highest-security facility — in this gripping CNA documentary. Through rare, unfiltered access, follow five inmates as they confront the harsh realities of prison life, from strict routines and rehabilitation programs to the emotional weight of regret, hope, and redemption. Featuring exclusive interviews, the film spotlights inmates like Khai, a peer counselor with a violent past; Boon Keng, a repeat drug offender; Rusdi, caught trespassing while high; Graceson, a former gang member fighting to stay connected with his family; and Iskandar, a drug trafficker turning to education for a fresh start. ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00 - Intro ▷ 1:40 - Being a father for his daughter : Graceson's story ▷ 7:52 - Pre-release program for prisoners ▷ 10:08 - Letters and magazines from the outside world ▷ 14:06 - Peer supporter counsels ▷ 16:10 - Seeking self-improvements ▷ 21:25 - Community based programs ▷ 26:10 - Pre-release interviews ▷ 28:20 - Becoming a better member of society ▷ 37:19 - Regaining freedom ------- ------

A celebration of those who are truly different from the rest of us and who, according to a ten-year study, are healthier, happier and tend to live longer. The film examines how and why “dancing to the beat of our own drum” is good for us. The film takes us on a journey into another way of living and joins, among others: Daniel who lives productively and happily without using money, from his home base, a cave in Utah Laura who has a duck that can tell people’s fortunes in Vancouver. Darla who lives her life in a nonconforming way Gary who wears monks robes and leads a fan club for a US president who ‘did absolutely nothing’. Lord Toby Jug who runs for elections in the UK with the objective to add humour and sanity to the process. John Ward known as the most eccentric inventor in England. ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00:00 – Intro ▷ 0:01:44 – Living in a Cave ▷ 0:08:59 – Living life in a nonconforming way ▷ 0:18:05 – Lord Toby Jug ▷ 0:24:10

Click on "CC" for English subtitles. Step inside B1 Institution, the maximum-security section of Changi Prison, where some of Singapore’s most hardened criminals serve their time. This award-winning CNA documentary follows the daily lives of five inmates as they navigate prison rules, rehabilitation programs, and the emotional toll of incarceration. In this episode, we explore how the facility supports inmate rehabilitation through structured programs focused on therapy, education, and self-reflection. From the moment a prisoner is released, challenges await—but inside, initiatives like the HERO program address violent behavior, while prison school offers a second chance at education. Inmates train together, confront their drug addictions, and work through deep-rooted traumas as they strive to understand the sources of their behavioral issues. With guidance, they attempt to change their lives, but the question remains—can they truly adapt to the outside world once freed? ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00 - Intro ▷ 1:51 - Upon a prisoner's release ▷ 5:30 - HERO program: Violence Intervention ▷ 11:25 - Providing education: Prison school ▷ 20:31 - Possibilities for change ▷ 24:45 - Training together ▷

Vilde (12 ) wants to be the first female ‘Halling’ folk dance champion. A traditional dance for men only. Her greatest challenge isn’t the competition – she’s convinced that her strength and passion for dance and life are helping her beloved grandfather to win his fight against cancer. A beautifully crafted portrait of two generations of sports champs and a affectionate/loving grandfather-grandchild bond. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 — Intro ▷ 01:25 — Dancing for you ▷ 28:37 — Credits ------- ------- Sport Kids is a nordic collaboration with Story, Sweden, Final Cut for Real, Denmark and Sant & Usant, Norway; each of the six films is taking place in a different country, featuring a new kid and their relation to sport, family and friends. Using sport as a vehicle to tell universal stories engaging kids in their own environment with storytelling on their own terms. We hope that these films will strengthen their sense of community and solidarity with other children and their interest and engagement in the world around them. Original title: Sport Kids (Episode 6) A film by

Click on "CC" for English subtitles. Step inside B1 Institution, the maximum-security section of Changi Prison, where some of Singapore’s most hardened criminals serve their time. This award-winning CNA documentary follows the daily lives of five inmates as they navigate prison rules, rehabilitation programs, and the emotional toll of incarceration. From domestic violence counseling to reconnecting with family through prison emails, this episode explores the inmates’ struggles and hopes for redemption. Meet Graceson, a former secret society member trying to hold on to his family, and Iskandar, a convicted drug trafficker seeking a second chance through education. Prison officers provide rare insights into rehabilitation efforts, strict regulations, and the challenges of maintaining order. ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00 - Intro ▷ 1:50 - Attending recreation programs: domestic violence counselling ▷ 6:11 - Connection with the outside world ▷ 9:06 - Salaries and snacks ▷ 11:14 - Personal supervisor ▷ 15:00 - Families ▷ 20:13 - Internet and emails ▷ 22:17 - Story of Iskandar, a drug dealer ▷ 28:08 - How to be a parent while locked in ▷ 36:11

“There’s nothing else I want to do, oh! I love it so much” says Ruth and sighs. By loving cheerleading Ruth knows she has to struggle with prejudice, from everywhere. Ruth has been selected for the competing team within the club “Twisters”. At first she is lost, physically skilled yet struggling with the choreography and being a newbie. We see her grow from the challenge and within the coming months her team will make it to the national championships. Ruth’s mother and father are ambivalent to her choice of sport. They believe that she should follow her dreams - but why the bows on her head and the constructed smile in front of the judges? Her mother truly thinks it’s diminishing the extreme efforts and physical strength of the girls in the troupe. But Ruth is standing up to her choices, no matter. For her there’s so much more than looks at stake. Cheerleading is the one sport to develop social skills and find a place, a group, to fit in. Without Ruth’s cheer-team, she would just be a weird

Click on "CC" for English subtitles. Step inside B1 Institution, the maximum-security section of Changi Prison, where some of Singapore’s most hardened criminals serve their time. This award-winning CNA documentary follows the daily lives of five inmates as they navigate prison rules, rehabilitation programs, and the emotional toll of incarceration. The documentary provides exclusive interviews with inmates such as Khai, a peer counselor serving time for violent offenses, Boon Keng, a repeat offender convicted of drug-related crimes, and Rusdi, who was caught trespassing under the influence of drugs. Through firsthand accounts from prison officers, family members, and the inmates themselves, the series explores prison rules, rehabilitation programs, and the harsh realities of life in confinement. ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00 - Intro ▷ 2:19 - One man cell ▷ 2:53 - Maximum security institution: B1 ▷ 3:36 - Life in a prison cell ▷ 8:46 - Central kitchen of the prison ▷ 12:16 - The prison meal ▷ 13:48 - The prison system explained by a guard ▷ 17:55 - An inmate who was used to a luxury life ▷ 22:00