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Deadly acrobatics on the road just to make a few pennies

Being a hippopotamus paparazzi in the wild takes a lot of time & patience #shortsfeed #shorts #shortsvideo

Bullets rain down on Ukrainian soldiers in frontline trenches

The position of money in American politics is the subject of this episode. 00:43 How the US government's system of checks and balances is not working, with power controlled by an elite group of people outside of the government's control. 03:40 The influence of money in politics and how it shapes the actions of elected officials. 08:44 Big money and influential donors rule American politics, investing millions of dollars in political campaigns in exchange for favors and support from candidates. 10:47 The influence of lobbying in Congress and the role of money in politics. 14:01 Congress is influenced by lobbyists and donations from big banks and Wall Street. 17:26 Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. discusses the trust deficit between the city and the rest of the country, the historic establishment of the system and the dysfunction of Congress. 21:10 Members of Congress rely on young and inexperienced aides to make important decisions, who are often influenced by special interests and big donors due to financial pressures. Who Rules America? takes a comprehensive look into the governing system of the United States of America and reveals the behind-the-scenes powers that rule the nation. Director: Danny Schechter

Illegal trafficking has no limits for the criminals who practice it. This investigative series discloses the international schemes which operate and proliferate right before our eyes, despite increasingly harsh regulations and reinforced safeguards. Director: Sylvain Braun

Colombia is fashionable. In 2016, it was host to 5 million foreign tourists, twice as many as 3 years previously. The world is falling for “Narcomania”. Pablo Escobar may have been killed by the police 25 years ago, but his memory lives on. Top of the box office: the films and TV series that tell the life story of the Medellin cartel’s boss. Juan Pablo, his eldest son, goes from studio to studio to plug his book. The latest video game hit, “Narcos”, allows you to relive the life of the Medellin cartel’s boss. We met a young Frenchman, Jules, a rising DJ and, Christophe, a young Belgian entrepreneur. Like many Europeans, they fell in love with Colombia and decided to settle here. Today, the country is one of the most dynamic in Latin America and one of the least violent since the FARC, which terrorized the country during a 50-year war, signed a peace treaty. And yet, Colombia remains the largest producer of cocaine. 34% up on 2015. For two months, we scoured the country in search of what they don’t want to show. In the heart of Medellin, we went looking for the heirs of Pablo Escobar. The “new narcos” are making much more money today than the Medellin cartel’s boss made in his. We met Popeye, Escobar’s former lieutenant, boss of the hitmen. After spending 23 years in jail and claiming 250 murders, he is now free and he’s the new star of Medellin. Everybody wants a selfie with him. We went looking for the narco tours, the secret tourist industry on the trail of Pablo Escobar. We discovered that Roberto, Escobar’s own brother, is making a fortune from Pablo’s image. Colombia is selling its past. We discovered the “Farc Tour”, latest of the tour operators. For €250 per head, you can now have lunch deep in the jungle with a Farc platoon. Finally, we tried to understand why hippopotamuses, African animals, have been introduced into Colombia. From Cartagena, the pearl of the Caribbean, to Medellin, the city of eternal spring, via the Choco jungle, a journey into the heart of one of the most astonishing countries in the world.

Rolex, the ultimate watch of celebrities and the wealthy, continues to captivate the world. What prices are enthusiasts of the brand willing to invest? Is the world's most copied watch brand under threat from counterfeiting? This is the story of the watchmaker that, for 100 years, has continued to revolutionize the watch industry

This episode delves into the interconnected "Surveillance Industrial Complex". 00:00 Inside the Surveillance Industrial Complex 00:27 The Internet was created by a government agency but quickly became a platform for global communication and new industry growth. 04:04 Companies are forced to provide information to the NSA. 07:33 Tech companies deceive customers with confidentiality agreements that conceal the true meaning and enable the collection and monetization of personal information. 11:38 The NSA ignored a cheaper internal surveillance program and instead awarded a multibillion-dollar contract to a private contractor to solve the big data problem. 14:49 American companies are suffering consequences abroad from revelations about NSA spying. 18:33 How Google protects user information from excessive government requests while complying with the law. 21:54 Lack of knowledge and awareness about corporate surveillance poses a threat to our rights. We live in the United States of Surveillance – with cameras positioned on every street corner and much more invisible spying online and on the phone. Anyone paying attention knows that privacy is dead. All of this is not happening by accident – well funded powerful agencies and companies are engaged in the business of keeping tabs on what we do, what we say, and what we think. Mass Surveillance is the focus of this new 6 part investigative documentary series examining who is watching whom and why. Director : Danny Schechter

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In 1971, the Shah of Iran, the self-proclaimed 'king of kings', celebrated 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy by throwing the greatest party in history. Money was no object - a lavish tent city, using 37km of silk, was erected in a specially created oasis. The world's top restaurant at the time, Maxim's, closed its doors for two weeks to cater the event, a five-course banquet served to over sixty of the world's kings, queens and presidents, and washed down with some of the rarest wines known to man. Over a decadent five-day period, guests were treated to a pageant of thousands of soldiers dressed in ancient Persian costume, a 'son et lumiere' at the foot of Darius the Great's temple, and the opening of the Azadi Tower in Tehran, designed to honour the Shah himself. Every party leaves a few hangovers. This one left a country reeling, never to recover. It crystallised the opposition, led by the Ayatollah Khomeini. More than any other event, this party marked the break between the king of kings and the people of Iran he reigned over.

This trucker takes 48 hours to travel 37 miles, in this beast of a machine

00:00 Police Patrols on the Mediterranean Sea 00:46 Mediterranean port cities face crime problems due to tourism and religious laws. 07:14 Haifa's economy and beautiful beaches attract people from all over the world, including a diverse police force. 12:25 The Mossos d'Esquadra police force in Barcelona focuses on the safety of tourists during the summer, especially in tourist areas like Barceloneta. 18:01 Israeli Arab and Druze officers serve their country alongside Jewish officers. 23:33 Armed plainclothes officers patrol the metro to stop pickpockets and protect tourists. 30:37 Recent arson attacks in Haifa have left the population tense. 36:08 A man defends another man from a thief. 40:34 A brothel operating illegally under the guise of a massage parlor is exposed by police. 47:15 Police discover illegal casino and seize computer equipment and cameras. Directors: Pascal CARRON, Jean BOURBONNAIS

Rubies, gas, dreamy beaches, and Islamism: Between natural riches and armed conflict, an investigation into Mozambique, a nation with shattered dreams. Directors: Laurent Delhomme and Guillaume Lhotelier

This amazing documentary presents interviews with former prisoners of the camp, who, in these terrible times, “were only numbers”. Dachau...Hell on Earth. A place that brings back horrifying memories in those, who survived the camp, and fills with terror and disbelief those, who have solely heard of it. Kamil Kulczycki’s docudrama “Dachau” tells the shocking story of the German concentration camp from the moment of its creation in 1933 to its miraculous liberation on April 29th, 1945. Director : Kamil Kulczycki

The goal is for this bull to be the heaviest in the world!

By meeting manufacturers, authorities in charge of regulating the market and victims, we endeavor to decipher the different stages of illegal arms trafficking. Where do they come from? Who benefits from the revenue generated? Director : Pascal Carron The Lucrative Global Market of Arms Trafficking: Unveiling the Complexities, Challenges, and Profits of Illegal Weapons Trade 0:00 Full documentary 0:51 Weapons trafficking is a lucrative and complex market connected to organized crime and terrorism, with legal and illegal trade intertwined. 6:41 The international arms market and the success of the Kalashnikov corporation in spite of economic challenges and international sanctions. 12:52 The existence of a gray market in the arms trade and how it coexists with the legal and illegal markets. 19:42 The illicit arms trade is a global problem, fueled by conflicts, regime changes, and stolen weapons. 24:56 The challenges and complexities of firearms trafficking, including the diverse demand, changing police attitudes, and variations in arms regulations across countries. 30:47 Illicit online arms trafficking is thriving, with weapons being sold on the dark web and social media platforms, as well as through the availability of weapon blueprints and 3D printing. 35:48 The illegal arms market is a lucrative business driven by high demand, diverse distribution networks, and profitable pricing strategies. 41:52 Illegal arms trafficking remains profitable despite international regulations and efforts to eliminate them. 46:25 Arms trafficking is a profitable and interconnected market that fuels organized crime and violence globally.

Human mules - the desperate fight against landslide and floods.

Fernando Botero is one of the world’s most popular living artists, with millions of fans transcending cultures across the globe. While his art is instantly recognizable, the story of how he became “the Maestro” is largely unknown. BOTERO changes that. This beautifully filmed documentary offers an inspiring look at the power of relentless vision, unwavering conviction and a lifetime of discipline. We follow an unknown, self-taught painter from provincial Medellin in 1932, as he propels himself to the pinnacle of the art world. The film brings together the man and his art to capture Botero’s essence–the quiet resolve and strength of character that allowed him to overcome poverty, decades of harsh criticism and the tragic death of his four-year-old son. Never-before-seen moments come to life as his children uncover 50 year-old sketches in a shuttered storage facility, as our cameras go behind the scenes at as how exhibiting his work alongside Pablo Picasso’s, and as the artist takes us on a private tour of his studio. BOTERO weaves together original footage shot in 10 cities across China, Europe, New York and Colombia, with decades of family photos and archival video. Unprecedented access to the artist and his family is combined with a colorful cast of historians, curators and academics to reveal the creativity and convictions at the heart of Fernando Botero. In his sunlit studio, Botero explains that despite the fame, the accolades, and the financial success, he is still learning and discovering, because “my life is to paint.” Director: Don Millar

They assail drilling platforms with high-speed boats, seizing foreign nationals for future ransom negotiations. In 2015, a total of 73 such attacks occurred, leading to the abduction of 62 individuals. They represent the contemporary era of piracy, redefining kidnapping as a profitable enterprise, and viewing themselves as modern-day Robin Hood figures. Their primary targets are oil companies, which they accuse of exploiting the nation's natural resources without reciprocation. In this documentary, we followed soldiers, sailors, and pirates over several months, joining them on their raids to unveil their operational methods.

In this episode, take a look at how Wall Street institutions factor into America's power structure. 00:00 The financial weight of Wall Street and its impact on American politics and society. 03:47 The shift from a production-based economy to a consumption-based economy led to the growth of banks, private equity firms, and hedge funds, leading to a cycle of political power and the 2008 crash. 07:21 Central banks aim to keep interest rates low to make it easier to borrow for speculative purposes, which benefits a few wealthy traders and investors. 11:21 The financial services industry exerts strong influence on the American political system through lobbying activities and campaign contributions. 15:14 An animal rights activist led a campaign against a company involved in medical testing on puppies, causing the company to go bankrupt, but the activist was labeled a financial terrorist and sent to prison . 17:46 The corrupt relationship between Wall Street and policymakers, and the importance of an informed citizenry to maintaining democracy. 22:07 There is a battle for the soul of America, over who governs America and whether fundamental transformation is possible. Who Rules America? takes a comprehensive look into the governing system of the United States of America and reveals the behind-the-scenes powers that rule the nation. Director: Danny Schechter

Young women in Airbus, fearless, competitive and smart.

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Hitler forgoes his pact with Stalin and invades Russia with the mission to destroy the whole population and gain land in Eastern Europe for his supreme race. 0:00 The documentary 0:23 Adolf Hitler's life and rise to power, his love for music. 8:22 The German invasion of Russia in 1941 and the perspectives of various individuals involved. 16:10 Memoirs from various individuals during World War II. 23:49 Germany's struggle during World War II and the impact of Hitler's leadership. 31:02 Hitler's visit to the voice headquarters and his deteriorating health in 1942. 39:24 The events leading up to the Battle of Stalingrad and the impact it had on the war. 47:41 The surrender of the German soldiers in Stalingrad and Hitler's reaction to the news. The Hitler Chronicles - Blueprint for Dictators Episode 10 Director: Hermann Pölking-Eiken Producer: Thorsten Pollfuß Production: Epoche Media Follow us on social media : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BestDocumentaryTV

Gun Shot Wound takes a hard look at routine gun violence in America through the eyes of its trauma surgeons. 00:00 Gun shot wound 00:16 A trauma surgeon speaks about the devastating impact of gun violence and the lack of public outrage. 05:57 A 92-year-old woman was hit by a stray bullet and despite efforts to save her, she died during the operation. 11:40 The patient has several gunshot wounds. 16:32 Gun violence in Philadelphia is like a contagious disease. 22:14 The experience of losing his legs and how it influenced his perspective on street photography. 28:52 A traumatic experience inspired the speaker to become a trauma surgeon and impact the lives of others. 34:20 The diverse community of the Bronx and the Stand up to violence program based on the Cure Violence model. 39:56 Gun violence is the leading cause of death among young men in African American and Hispanic communities. 46:00 The worst day for a trauma surgeon is having to tell a mother that her child has died. Director : Jody Schiliro