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The story of a Mormon man and his vegan business partner who made millions by duping their sex-loving customers into buying what they believed was a ‘natural’ alternative to Viagra. Stiff Nights promised to be a natural sex supplement, but that wasn’t the whole, hard truth.
The Great Erection Deception: The Stiff Nights Story (2023 )
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Coles Smith, an actor and Nyikina man, grew up surrounded by the astounding beauty of the Kimberley. But there is deep heartache ingrained below the surface of this postcard-perfect landscape: the rate of suicide among the region’s young First Nations men is alarmingly high. For Coles Smith, these terrible statistics – some of the most troubling in the world – are more than just numbers; his best friend tragically took his own life when they were in their 20s. Keeping Hope follows his intensely personal search for answers and, hopefully, solutions.
Keeping Hope (2023 )
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Are you ready to die? Matt Okine goes on a mission to demystify death. From adding ashes into fireworks, to dying in a simulator and creating an immortal digital clone of himself - he reveals the power in confronting death.
Matt Okine Is Going To Die (2023 )
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Our world is at a crossroads of myriad crises, but all too often the solutions to the problems we face – especially climate change – are put in the ‘too hard basket. But, as director Celeste Geer discovers, it doesn’t have to be this way. Following Then the Wind Changed, her Walkley Award-winning film about rebuilding after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, she sought answers to why, after decades of warnings, we continue to shirk the necessary measures that will prevent all-out climate catastrophe.
The Endangered Generation? (2023 )
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Stacey tackles the subject of death by immersing herself in the world of undertaking at a century-old funeral director's.
Stacey Dooley: Inside the Undertakers (2023 )
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An exploration of the shocking impact of the Holocaust in Ukraine, where some of the most horrific Nazi massacres of World War II occurred. Featuring contributions from Holocaust survivors.
Ukraine: Holocaust Ground Zero (2023 )
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A ground-breaking, investigative, environmental film that explores the impact humans are having on wild dolphins through hand feeding tourism programs in Australia.
Dolphins: Is Our Love Too Deep? (2023 )
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Viewers step inside the enchanting Osborne House, a place that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert cherished as their private refuge from the demands of royal life. It’s a unique opportunity to explore the history, the opulence, and the intimate moments that unfolded within these historic walls. The program offers a rare glimpse into the life of Queen Victoria, shedding light on the personal retreat she created with Prince Albert. It’s a chance to discover the secrets, stories, and hidden treasures of this beloved royal residence.
Osborne House: A Royal Retreat (2023 )
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How Elon Musk became the most influential businessman in history by building a powerful cult of personality.
VICE News Presents: Cult of Elon (2023 )
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The MOVEMENT and the "MADMAN" shows how two antiwar protests in the fall of 1969 — the largest the country had ever seen — caused President Nixon to cancel what he called his “madman” plans for a massive escalation of the U.S. war in Vietnam, including his threats to use nuclear weapons. At the time, protestors had no idea what they had prevented and how many lives they had saved. Told as a political thriller, the film is a David-and-Goliath tale that will engage viewers in a you-are-there experience with insider accounts from movement leaders and Nixon officials, commentary by historians, and illustrated with dynamic archival footage.
The Movement and the "Madman" (2023 )
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With exclusive access, the thrilling, untold story of Virgin Orbit's bid to launch satellites from Cornwall and propel the UK into the space race. Including the moment it all went wrong.
A Very British Space Launch (2023 )
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In Ben & bEartha, we follow passionate composter Ben Bushell as he leads a team to develop a machine that enables large-scale composting for any community worldwide. Through Ben's inspiring journey, we discover bEartha, an automatic composting machine set to revolutionize small-scale commercial composting.
Ben & bEartha (2023 )
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Lily Serna explores everyday life hacks backed by science that can improve our health, happiness and more.
Lily's Life Hacks (2023 )
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The sun-drenched landscapes of the Northern Territory form the backdrop for a politically neutral, storytelling approach aimed at fostering learning and connection between Indigenous Australian communities and urban Australians. Our documentary chronicles the transformative journey of two First Nations men, Jaxon De Santis and Justin Grant, as they grapple with their uncertainty about the impending Voice to Parliament referendum.
Our Voice, Our Heart (2023 )
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Denise Van Outen lifts the lid on Britain's air fryer obsession and asks the questions on everyone's lips... how do they work, what can we cook in them, and can they really save us time and money?
Air Fryers: Are They Worth It? (2023 )
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Leigh Sales interviews Hamilton creator and Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda in front of 2000 Australian super fans.
In The Room: Leigh Sales with Lin-Manuel Miranda (2023 )
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"187 minutes passed from Trump urging the crowd to go to the Capitol and asking them to go home. Using footage from the day and cable news Trump reportedly watched, 187 Minutes is a look at the experience of those involved as the constitutional order came under threat."
187 Minutes: The January 6th Insurrection (2023 )
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Australian scientist and conservationist Tim Flannery is on a search for leadership on climate change. Interviewing everyone from CEOs to politicians and activists, he poses the question: Do we have what it takes to get out of this mess?
Climate Changers (2023 )
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Steven Oliver delivers a no-holds-barred ode to his personal journey, reflecting on friendship, fame and the power of music.
Bigger & Blacker: Steven Oliver, My Life In Cabaret (2023 )
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Retro hardware enthusiast Cameron Bonde explores the community and culture of retro video gaming.
Retro Gamers (2023 )
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For centuries the idyllic royal estate of Frogmore, nestling in landscaped grounds of Home Park just half a mile from Windsor Castle, has been the private escape for generations of royals. Royal journalists and historians hidden stories.
Frogmore House: Royal Retreat (2023 )
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Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher is considered one of history's greatest racing drivers. Known for his sheer dominance, Schumacher had ambition, confidence and the desire to always improve. When he officially retired in 2012, a sudden accident would change his life forever. Years later, his son Mick, would enter the sport carrying on his father's legacy.
Schumacher & Schumacher (2023 )
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Between 1988 and 1992, British Electronic duo The KLF had scored #1 records throughout the world and had become household names. Determined to ridicule the establishment, they battled The Beatles and ABBA after sampling their music in hit records, and published the best-selling book The Manual (How to Have a Number One the Easy Way). In 1993, to mock performance art in the ultimate fashion, The KLF set fire to £1,000,000 in cash and destroyed their entire catalogue, vanishing from the public view... until now.
Who Killed the KLF? (2023 )
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In the lead-up to performance night for a burlesque show, everyday Australian women share how burlesque helps them overcome challenges including the demands of motherhood and work, body image and feelings of isolation. With the support of the dance community, each woman find healing and experiences the transformative power of discovering her inner showgirl to unleash upon the stage
Unleash (2023 )
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Shot in Paris, Death Valley, and the Nevada nuclear test site, this film essay examines the complex historical relationship between photography, cinema and science. The film explores the impact of chrono-photographic experiments of Irish-born Lucien Bull (1876 - 1972) on the developments of image-capture aesthetics and science throughout the 20th century, showing how technologies of vision were aggressively instrumentalised by the military-industrial complex, particularly by the nuclear testing industry. Using rarely-seen nuclear test footage alongside more poetic images and new film from the nuclear test site in Nevada, I See A Darkness questions cinema's relationship with the material world, with contributions from leading philosophers and writers.
I See a Darkness (2023 )
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The extraordinary story of a man who risks everything to preserve freedom of speech in Russia. In December 2021 Dmitry Muratov is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He is the editor-in-chief of Russia’s only independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta. Six of his journalists have been murdered, after their reports displeased the state. In February 2022 Russia invades Ukraine. In early March, using the cover of a documentary film festival, Muratov secretly negotiates free passage for forty journalists with the Latvian government. Then he returns to Moscow to look after his paper and its remaining staff. To this day, he refuses to leave Moscow, whatever the pressure on him and his team. "Putin stands for death. I stand for life."
The Price of Truth (2023 )
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On 24 February 2022, chef Yulia loses her former life and becomes a refugee, along with her two adopted daughters, fleeing the war in Ukraine. She now works as a butcher in Scotland and her husband is in one of the most dangerous spots on the front lines. The fear and connection to war doesn't leave her even when she is thousands of miles away. She is fighting for her children's future, and she fears losing her husband.
The Sound of the Wind (2023 )
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Examining the brutal murder of 21-year-old student Meredith Kercher in 2007.
The Murder of Meredith Kercher (2023 )
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Method Sampling is explored through the works of a hip-hop orchestra, a disabled choreographer, a self-taught Black mycologist, a tiny house builder and a critical theorist.
Method Sampling: How to Build the Future Together (2023 )
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Join K-pop's vocal powerhouse as they embark on their first world tour. Idols Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In, and Hwa Sa invite you on their journey. Witness their captivating vocals and dynamic performances, then delve into their personal and heartfelt stories like never before, offering a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Beginning with the MAMAMOO WORLD TOUR "MY CON" - SEOUL, the group's story unfolds.
MAMAMOO: My Con the Movie (2023 )
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Part music documentary, part unflinching character study, part a punk version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ - I Get Knocked Down is the funny, surreal, and deeply human untold story of Chumbawamba and its ex-front man Dunstan Bruce.
I Get Knocked Down (2023 )
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They met by chance but, alas, it was bad timing. He proposed in a trailer dressing room. She responded with lipstick kisses on a mirror. A blending of music and marriage that defies time. Soul 2 Soul. The best goes on.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: Country Lovin' (2023 )
