Years ago, Shaun Smith was an enforcer for a major Liverpool crime family, waging war on a rival drug gang with extreme violence. After serving five years in prison for firearms offenses, he now tries to apply his hard-won skills legally, working as a debt collector in the northern town of Warrington.
Bare-knuckle boxing is resurging in the UK, becoming a modern bloodsport. Clive Martin embeds with fighters from all walks of life; the scene mixes honour, pride, and extreme violence. As the first US vs UK title fight in 150 years approaches, he explores whether violence drives these men or results from it.
A homemade drug called Krokodil is gaining popularity in Siberia, terrifying users with horrific effects that cause skin to become scaly, rot, and fall away. In this documentary, we explore why even many heroin users are afraid of this deadly drug and want nothing to do with it.
New Zealand’s isolation led to meth and novel drugs becoming popular, sparking addiction and gang violence. Rising crime threatened the country’s safety. A glam-rock musician named Starboy took on the drug war—and nearly succeeded.
Since “To Catch a Predator” ended, YouTube vigilantes have taken up the role. Dads Against Predators pose as minors online and confront men in public videos. Law enforcement warns this work should be left to professionals. This film explores whether they help expose predators or create more risks than they prevent.
The “world’s greatest sex hacker” teaches a hands-on course and answers questions about sex. He shares his journey from a “sexually insecure Asian immigrant” and explains why we should listen to him.
Why are more young men turning to Viagra? Obi, 24, investigates this “boner renaissance” and whether men his age should be using erectile dysfunction medication.
In Siberia, a self-proclaimed messiah leads 4,000 followers whose beliefs in UFOs and the end of the world grow increasingly extreme.
We embed with London’s Neturei Karta, a controversial ultra-Orthodox Jewish group that opposes Zionism and the state of Israel. In this documentary, reporter Milène Larsson goes inside the secretive community to understand their anti-Israel stance.
In Colombia, pink “cocaine” or “tucibi” is all the rage, from elite clubbers to cartel leaders. It’s pricier than white cocaine, has its own music genre, and fuels a new generation of “neo-narcos.” Cartels are now expanding production into Europe.
BDSM is being explored by some as a way to heal from trauma. The film follows Rebecca and Steph, a couple using BDSM to process and overcome their past pain.
Since the 1990’s, Mexico’s narco pilots have risked life and limb transporting drugs for the cartels, drawn by the promise of earning up to $12,000 per flight. In this documentary, we speak with these daredevils about the risks and rewards of being a modern-day drug smuggler.