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Top war documentary that leaves viewers in tears available on Netflix and Amazon Prime

A WW2 documentary that has been named as one of the top war documentaries is available on two streaming platforms. 13 Hours That Saved Britain covers the Battle of Britain - and is a moving tribute to the formidable might and ingenuity of the British Royal …

New documentary ‘Bad Nanny’ has County Roscommon connection

A jaw-dropping new two-part documentary unravelling the astonishing true story of Samantha Cookes – serial scammer, master manipulator, and at one point, a trusted nanny – comes to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player starting on Monday night, May 12th. 'Bad Nanny’ …

Fate of killer Danyal Hussein and where he is now after Murder in the Park documentary

A new three-part documentary delves into the murder of two sisters in a London park and the subsequent investigation to bring the perpetrator to justice. Bibaa and Nicole: Murder in the Park is now available on Sky Documentaries from today (May 11) and can …

Social Media on Fire as Kwara Film Studio Releases Trailer on Ilorin Durbar Documentary

#DurbarIsIIorin has trended on X (former Twitter) as number two in Nigeria, a few hours after the Kwara Sugar Factory Film Studio released a teaser trailer on the 2024 Ilorin Durbar. The trend comes with huge mentions of the Sugar Factory Film Studios, a …

Filmmaker Mark Cousins Delivers “Anti-Masterclass” On Documentary And Creativity At Millennium Docs Against Gravity

Some doors are portals to discovery. One on Kredytowa street in Warsaw, Poland bears a sign that reads, “The door is heavy, but it’s worth the effort.” Manage to pull it open and inside the 19th century building you’ll find exhibits of the National Museum …

Sky Documentaries looks at the Bibaa and Nicole Henry murders

The first two episodes screen this evening… Bibaa & Nicole: Murder in the Park is a three-part series that investigates the crime that shocked the UK five years ago. As the Covid lockdown eased in June 2020, a group of friends gathered in a London park …

Documentary identifies Israeli soldier behind killing journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

AMMAN — A newly released documentary has named the Israeli soldier believed to have shot and killed veteran Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, during an Israeli military raid in Jenin in 2022, renewing calls for accountability and justice. …

Mini-documentary highlights ‘Crane Rice’ for WMBD

A still from the Crane Rice documentary released by the Ministry of Environment to celebrate the 2025 World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday. MoE The Ministry of Environment and NatureLife Cambodia, with support from BirdLife International and Mandai Nature, …

Netflix adds ABBA documentary that shows how they beat the odds — and it has some great stories

In 1974, they were unknowns. A group from Sweden, two men and two women, in bright, outlandish costumes and with a catchy, sunny song that somehow struck the right note at that year's Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton. Everything changed — for them …

Documentary on Mesa County, mental illness to debut at Asteria Theatre

Mental health has been a hot topic in Mesa County for several years, but as the community seeks solutions, the subject only seems to grow more complicated.That complexity and persistence often discourage locals from engaging in conversations with their …

BBC puts Gaza documentary on hold amid Hamas link scandal

BBC's new Gaza documentary put on "indefinite" hold until a controversial Hamas-linked film is finished being reviewed, according to a report in the Telegraph last week. The Gaza documentary that was set to air in February is titled, for the …

Iranian filmmaker and activist Sepideh Farsi's documentary about a Palestinian photographer will be showing at the ...

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge earns Emmy nomination for News and Documentary

Two-time Academy Award winner Shar-meen Obaid-Chinoy has been nominated for the documentary Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge at the 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. The film, co-directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton, is …

Resisting with art: Documentary shares how Ukrainians are preserving culture through ballet

PROVO — A Provo native is helping to highlight Ukrainians' fight for freedom through a documentary about ballet dancers who are preserving art and culture during war. "Ballet, and art in general, isn't just a way to show joy and hope during …

‘ID’ Wendy Williams’ New ‘Trapped’ Documentary Premiere Date

Fans of Wendy Williams have seen the “Free Wendy” movement develop over the past months as more stories have come out concerning the former talk show host. A new documentary is set to be released discussing the story, as Williams is living in an assisted …

Arts & Culture Sinead O'Shea's documentary on Edna O'Brien for Solstice screenings this week Two showings of 'Blue Road' ...

Two showings of 'Blue Road' in filmmaker's hometown Published: Sat 10 May 2025, 9:08 PM Last updated: Sat 10 May 2025, 10:44 PM Solstice Arts Centre's newly upgraded sound system boasts a technical specification comparable to the National …

TMoCA to screen documentary on Picasso

TEHRAN-The 1956 French documentary film about the renowned Spanish painter Pablo Picasso titled “The Mystery of Picasso” directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot will be shown at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) in Tehran on Sunday. The screening of …

Charles Barkley reveals plans for a Junior Bridgeman documentary weeks after the NBA icon's death

Charles Barkley revealed something about an NBA icon. Source: X Weeks after the death of the late Junior Bridgeman, Charles Barkley shared some interesting details about him. Drafted by the Lakers in 1975, Junior Bridgeman had a career spanning four …

New war documentary has just arrived on Netflix but fans complain about one thing

Netflix has recently added a new WW2 documentary to its catalogue. Britain and the Blitz is an "immersive" documentary feature film with "vividly restored" archive footage detailing the experiences of civilians in Britain during the …