Best Documentary

Revealing the secrets of the Mafia's most notorious members, beginning with Sam Giancana, who was associated with the Kennedys, Frank Sinatra and the CIA.

It’s the biggest scandal in German industrial history: For more than ten years, automobile manufacturers and suppliers working for lots of different companies lied to consumers and authorities by deliberately manipulating the exhaust emissions of their vehicles. With catastrophic consequences: Almost 20 million car owners worldwide were cheated. The reputation of Germany’s car industry is ruined. And the consequences for human health and the environment are immense. In this investigative documentary, industry insiders reveal that this is the logical consequence of a culture of profit maximization at the expense of morality, decency and legality. The background of the diesel scandal – how Germany’s carmakers and their suppliers deliberately developed illegal defeat devices, exploited legal loopholes and lied to consumers and control authorities for decades – is breath-taking. The main protagonists of our film are whistle-blowers fighting against powerful car bosses. An ex-engineer, an ex-manager, a lawyer – they all break their silence for the first time in front of the camera to reveal the criminal activities in Germany’s car industry. We closely follow our protagonists and accompany them in their often very personal fight against injustice and cover-ups. The film concentrates on their personal accounts and interweaves news reports and official statements, and thus exposes the discrepancy between what we were lead to believe and what really happened. Director: Johan von Mirbach

Faced with the collapse of the European bee population, researchers are trying to find alternative solutions for crop pollination.

Paris: A Wild Story relates the destinies of animals that stroll through town in search of food, love and adventures while men go about their daily lives. There exists a wild and unsung Paris that we do not suspect. Let's take a walk on the city's wild side, and set off in search of its secret tales. Director: Fred Fougea Stars: Nathan Willcocks Subtitles are available Multi audio language

Millions of people worldwide are physically dependent on commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs. While these drugs can provide effective short-term relief, pharmaceutical companies have hidden -from both doctors and patients- their dangerous side effects, addictive nature and long-term harm. Directors: Lynn Cunningham and Wendy Ractliffe Original title: Medicating Normal

Part travelogue, part history lesson - travel through the British countryside in the footsteps of some of the greatest English authors of all-time. Visit locations that inspired them and learn the history of the sites. See where Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Thomas Hardy and D.H. Lawrence lived and wrote. Step into "Literary Landscapes" of Rural Britain. Narrated by Liam Dale Follow us on social media : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BestDocumentaryTV

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Phosphate fertilizers are essential to modern agriculture, especially for growing potatoes, one of the the favorites vegetables of Europeans. In Morocco, the country with the largest phosphate reserves, residents complain about the impacts of fertilizer production on their environment and their health. But they lack scientific data. A team of journalists, in collaboration with European scientists, set out to search for evidence of contamination in Morocco but also in Europe. With nearly 150 samples, they develop an unprecedented study on a poison hidden in these fertilizers and which contaminates potatoes. This poison is cadmium, a heavy carcinogenic metal. It is found on our plate and at the end of the day, in our body. Their revelations will make the news and change the law. Director: Martin Boudot First broacast September 19th, 2021

We cannot see the waves, we cannot hear them, we cannot touch them, but they are all around us, invading the air, irradiating our body and the environment. An Invisible Threat looks at the relationship between microwave technology and health, investigating the conflicts of interest among industry representatives, politicians, scientists and consumers that leave us unprotected to the effects of radiation. Microwave effects are currently being analysed and debated in almost all developed countries. The question is, are we prepared for the answers. Director: Pablo Coca

One of the main reasons for the success of the D-Day landings was the element of surprise, the incredibly huge invasion force, congregating along the south coast of England went undetected by German Intelligence. Hitler's Generals believed the stormy weather meant it would be mission impossible, and it almost was. Narrated by Liam Dale

Wildlife SOS is an NGO, that rescues wildlife across India. In Saving Elephants, we see how this team of experts reduces human-animal conflict by creating a unique elephant collaring and tracking program to alert communities about potentially destructive wild herds in their area. We also see their rescue of an ailing 60-year-old blind elephant named Nina, who for years had been exploited for use in traditional weddings and as entertainment.

Blizzards affect mankind every winter, across every continent. Combining ice cold temperatures, snow and extreme wind, this mother of all storms is a living hell that has the power to paralyse entire countries. From the prairies of Canada to Northern China, this episode explores the destructive and unpredictable nature of blizzards. Director: Jean-François Méplon, Richard Poisson

33,000 Americans are killed by guns each year. America's 325 million residents own an estimated 347 million firearms. Not surprisingly, gun violence has become one of the most urgent public health issues facing Americans. In 91%, gun violence victims tell their heart-breaking stories of loss, pain, and a heroic search for hope in a nation stalled in a senseless gun control debate. Throughout these shootings, we find a common thread – the gunmen had all-too-easy access to the virtually untraceable, high-powered weaponry. By highlighting the impact of unregulated gun sales, 91% addresses the real problems and possible solutions to gun violence. It's something we all agree about, we just don't know it yet. Director: John Richie Original Title: 91%: A Film About Guns in America

The story of hitman Joe Valachi, the first Mafia member to break the code of silence and turn public informer

Codenamed Operation Neptune, was a World War II Allied amphibious and airborne military operation launched on the night of June 5–6, 1944. A major military operation which gave a new face to the Second World War. At the cost of many soldiers' lives. Full documentary, illustrated with numerous archive images and testimonies. Directed, produced and narrated by Liam Dale Follow us on social media : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BestDocumentaryTV

As tributes pour in for Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at the fascinating relationship between the Queen and her fourteen prime ministers. From Winston Churchill, who was smitten with his young queen, to the difficult relationship with Margareth Thatcher, to the boisterous Brexiteer Boris Johnson – this film sheds light on the secretive relationship between the head of state and the head of government. Filmmakers Katharina Wolff and Larissa Klinker see Queen Elizabeth II as a symbol of the centuries-old power structure in the United Kingdom. Although Britain’s monarch has no direct political power, every week the prime minister drives from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace for a private audience. In this film, personal secretaries, political pundits and Buckingham Palace insiders reveal what is discussed during these secret meetings, and how much personal likes and dislikes determine the relationship between royalty and government, between representative and political power. Using archive footage and personal accounts, this film shows how the Queen has accompanied her prime ministers through their time in office. Much has changed in Britain during the 70 years of Elizabeth’s reign – but one thing hasn’t: Governments come and go, the Queen remains. Director: Katharina Wolff and Larissa Klinker

A vital investigation of the economic and environmental instability of America's food system, from the agricultural issues we face - soil loss, water depletion, climate change, pesticide use - to the community of leaders who are determined to fix it. Sustainable is a film about the land, the people who work it, and what must be done to sustain it for future generations. Director : Matt Wechsler Script : Matt Wechsler Cast : Marty Travis, Dan Barber, Rick Bayless Year : 2016 Documentary, historic Full documentary

“For me, the genius and humanity of Ravi Shankar can only be compared to those of Mozart,” says Sir Yehudi Menuhin, the famous British violinist, speaking of this musician, composer, popular hero in his country, who introduces Indian music to the whole world. Undisputed ambassador of Indian raga, from the purest classicism to the most unexpected mixes, Ravi Shankar has forged bonds of friendship with performers as diverse as Yehudi Menuhin, Pablo Casals, Jean-Pierre Rampal, George Harrison, Zubin Mehta, Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen... This film by Nicolas Klotz, a tribute and testimony to this tireless messenger of Indian culture, was filmed in Benares, Calcutta, Delhi, Paris and London with the friends and disciples of the famous musician. Director: Nicolas KLOTZ

Journeying from North to South through Jura, Brittany, the Loire Valley, Auvergne, Aquitaine, the Rhone Valley, Provence and the Pyrenees, the documentary film will tell the stories of the living world surrounding us, grounded in scientific and naturalist observations. At times funny and unusual, poetic and magical, the captivating images tell of a crucial moment in the lives of animals and their habitats, encountering the men and women dedicated to their cause on the way. More than ever, the film will honor the incredible biodiversity of France’s wilderness. Director: Fred Fougea Writers: Jacques Malaterre, Fred Fougea, Marie-Noëlle Himbert Stars: Nathan Willcocks Opus 1 https://youtu.be/-FcsItpGyfc Opus 2 https://youtu.be/WA6LtwfHXmI Opus 3 https://youtu.be/Lhi5USQ1N9I

Sudan, ancient Nubia, is home to many unique natural and archaeological treasures. This land of the black pharaohs has even has more pyramids than its famous neighbour, Egypt – yet there are no visitors, no tourists, and no foreign travellers. Cut off from the rest of the world, Sudan, a former save haven for international terrorists, is now one of the most unstable countries on the planet. Since gaining independence in 1956, the country has experienced 18 coup attempts. After thirty years under the military-Islamist dictatorship of Omar al-Bashir, Sudan experienced a brief period of democracy in 2019. This was short-lived however, as the country was subject to a new coup which bought General al-Burhan and his military junta to power in October 2021. Since then, Sudan has been completely closed off from the rest of the world. Every week, thousands of citizens gather around the country to protest coup d’état – and women are the face of this revolution. They yearn for freedom after years of suffering under military dictatorship and sharia law, where they were routinely flogged and humiliated. One women explained her involvement in the fight for freedom, “We distribute these paint cans around the neighbourhood to announce our protests and we will write slogans in favour of the revolution”. By spraying these words of dissent around the city, these women risk prison and torture. Although the protesters know that they will be fiercely repressed and try to protect themselves the best they can, they can only make do with temporary shields and plastic helmets. Nothing to shelter them from the live bullets shot by the army – which even target doctors and young children. All the while, they run the risk falling victim to the relentless arbitrary arrests. The political crisis has also worsened the economic situation with inflation rate running at 380%. Even before the coup, Sudan was one of the poorest countries in the world, now however, even middle-class people are finding it increasingly difficult to survive. More than two million city-dwellers have left to seek their fortune in the desert just to get by. There, they hope to find a few nuggets of gold to change their life… Director: Alexandre Spalaïkovitch Year: 2023

A biography of a universal icon of music and Hollywood, Madonna, better known as the Queen of Pop. Sabbatical Entertainment celebrates Madonna’s illustrious career spanning more than four decades, always pushing the boundaries of entertainment. Not afraid of controversy, the Material girl, through her talents, redefined pop culture history. Director: Carla Duarte

From Rotterdam's ports to Amsterdam's clubs. The new cocaine mafias infiltrate the minds of the young, merciless gangsters who now control the European cocaine trade. A gritty beginning of Amsterdam's new drug lords.

Jamaica is famous as the home of reggae, Rasta, laid-back Caribbean feeling–and pushcarts. These unique and mostly home-made handcarts are the typical mode of transport seen at the island’s lively and colorful markets. And their capabilities as fruit and veg stall, mobile kitchen or miniature shoe shop are as varied as the life stories of their charismatic owners. For them, the pushcarts are not only the equipment they need for their livelihood, but also a potential way of fulfilling their greatest dream: to become rich and famous by winning the Great Pushcart Derby! Director : William Lampert, Annette Scheurich

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