Storyville
Overview
Celebrated for its exceptional international documentaries, Storyville has built an impressive legacy since its launch over a decade ago. With more than 340 films from around 70 countries, the series has received numerous accolades, including five Oscars, 15 Grierson Awards, three Peabody Awards, and two International Emmys. The upcoming season is set to continue this tradition, offering an eclectic selection of captivating narratives from diverse cultures worldwide, ensuring viewers experience the unique storytelling that Storyville is renowned for.
Episodes
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13
The PM, the Playboy and the Wolf of Wall Street
A staggering US$3.5 billion is stolen from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, marking it as the largest white-collar crime tied to high-level governme...
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18
Murder in the Bush: Cold Case Hammarskjöld
Title: Murder in the Bush: Cold Case Hammarskjöld Plot: Mads Brügger and Göran Björkdahl delve into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the f...
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19
Facing Franco's Crimes: The Silence of Others
Title: Confronting Franco's Atrocities: The Silence of Others Plot: This Storyville documentary uncovers the relentless battle of those who endured t...
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1
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (1)
In 1978, Jim Jones, the influential American minister and head of the People's Temple, urged his followers to engage in what he called 'revolutionary ...
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2
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (2)
Title: Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (2) Plot: The Jonestown initiative starts to unravel rapidly. Jones's rampant drug consumption, erratic action...
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3
The Gene Revolution: Changing Human Nature
The most significant technological advancement of the 21st century isn’t digital but biological. The revolutionary CRISPR technology has granted us ...
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4
Advocate: A Lawyer without Borders
Lea Tsemel, a Jewish lawyer in Israel, has spent the last five decades boldly defending Palestinians accused of resisting the occupation, whether thro...
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5
Fishing for Love: How to Catch a Thai Bride
This Storyville documentary uncovers the intricate and unexpected realities of the connections among four Thai-Danish married couples residing in a qu...
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6
The Rise and Fall of a Porn Superstar
At just 23, Israeli Jonathan Agassi burst onto the gay porn scene in the late 2000s, quickly transforming the industry with his meteoric rise. Having ...
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7
The Accused: Damned or Devoted?
In Pakistan, the blasphemy law mandates the death penalty for anyone who disrespects Prophet Muhammad and life imprisonment for those who desecrate th...
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8
College Behind Bars (1)
This two-part documentary from Storyville explores the remarkable journey of men and women in the United States who are pursuing college degrees while...
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9
College Behind Bars (2)
The debate team goes head-to-head against West Point and Harvard. Meanwhile, the seniors are wrapping up their extensive 100-page thesis projects. Gio...
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10
Scandalous! The Tabloid that Changed America
This documentary explores the rise of the National Enquirer, delving into how it transformed into America's most notorious tabloid. By producing sensa...
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16
The Mole: Infiltrating North Korea (2)
Title: The Mole: Infiltrating North Korea (2) Plot: In this gripping true story, two everyday individuals take on an extraordinary and perilous dec...
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17
Pepe the Frog: Feels Good Man
Pepe the Frog was born in 2005 as an adorable character in the indie comic Boy’s Club on Myspace. However, he has since transformed into a global sy...
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18
The Night Notre-Dame Burned
Title: The Night Notre-Dame Burned Plot: This gripping Storyville documentary chronicles the harrowing events of the Notre-Dame Cathedral fire that e...
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19
The Hijacker Who Vanished: The Mystery of DB Cooper
Title: The Disappearing Hijacker: Unraveling the DB Cooper Enigma Plot: An enigmatic criminal, a commandeered flight, and a bold escape through the...
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20
Locked In: Breaking the Silence
Title: Locked In: Breaking the Silence Plot: This deeply personal and unexpectedly uplifting narrative centers around Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rar...
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21
Red Penguins: Murder, Money and Ice Hockey
Title: Red Penguins: Crime, Cash, and Hockey Plot: Set against a backdrop of unchecked capitalism and audacious schemes, this story features gangster...
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Whirlybird: Live above LA
Title: Whirlybird: Live above LA Plot: Soaring over Los Angeles in their buzzing news helicopter, Marika Gerrard and Zoey Tur (formerly Bob) document...
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Into the Storm: Surfing to Survive
Title: Into the Storm: Surfing to Survive Plot: Jhonny Guerrero, a teenager hailing from one of Peru's roughest neighborhoods, discovers a damaged s...
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3
The Hunt for Gaddafi's Billions
This gripping Storyville documentary delves into the shadowy realm of spies, special forces, and political elites as they embark on a perilous quest t...
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4
Dark Secrets of a Trillion Dollar Island: Garenne
Title: Unveiling the Shadows of Garenne Island Plot: Unveiling the Shadows of Garenne Island reveals the shocking child abuse scandal that surfaced o...
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5
Undercover OAP: The Mole Agent
An 83-year-old man, recently widowed, decides to go undercover at a nursing home, offering a touching and unexpected perspective on aging, solitude, a...
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6
Collective: Unravelling a Scandal
In 2015, a tragic fire at a Bucharest nightclub claims 27 lives and injures 180 others. Shortly after, burn victims in the hospital, initially thought...
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7
Petite Fille
Title: Petite Fille Plot: This poignant narrative chronicles a year in the life of Sasha, a seven-year-old girl from France who was assigned male a...
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8
Raising a School Shooter
In the wake of yet another tragic school shooting, some parents confront a heartbreaking reality: their child was the shooter. This poignant and thoug...
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9
Carlos Ghosn: The Last Flight
In December 2019, Carlos Ghosn, the former CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, shocked everyone by escaping Japan while facing charges of financial mi...
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10
Hillsong Church: God Goes Viral
Title: Hillsong Church: God Goes Viral Plot: This captivating Storyville documentary explores the rise of Hillsong, a megachurch beloved by celebriti...
