Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers mine coltan, a mineral found in most electronics. Since 1990, its trade has been linked to over 5 million deaths in Congo.
Congo: Warlords, Child Soldiers and Blood Minerals
Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers mine coltan, a mineral found in most electronics. Since 1990, its trade has been linked to over 5 million deaths in Congo.
A race is on to save the world’s last vaquita porpoises, accidentally killed in illegal nets set for the highly prized totoaba fish in Mexico’s Gulf of California. As global demand fuels a dangerous black market, scientists and authorities fight to stop the trade before the species disappears.
After lockdown sent dog prices soaring in the UK, a surge in dog thefts and illegal puppy imports followed. This film exposes the criminal networks behind the trade—and the people fighting to stop it.
In 2016, Utah declared pornography a public health crisis, claiming it harms brain function and promotes deviant behavior. The LDS Church supports this stance, but psychiatry doesn’t recognize porn as a clinical disorder. Critics question whether this is science or moral policing.
Howard Greenberg, an eccentric Brooklyn criminal defense attorney, pushes boundaries to defend his clients. We follow him through a case to see just how far he’ll go to win.
Despite South Korea’s booming economy, it has the highest suicide rate among developed nations. The “Well Dying” movement, including “Fake Funeral” experiences, encourages reflection to help reduce suicides.
In Albania, LGBTQ people still face bigotry and violence, despite progress since the 1990s. Activists now run secret shelters, offering refuge to those abused for their sexual orientation.
In Serbia, pirates illegally seize oil, ores, and fertilizers from international boats along the Danube. Rival gangs and violent clashes are common, and the country has been blacklisted for this river piracy.
The U.S. sees about one million divorces each year, creating a $50 billion industry. In New York City, new trends like divorce merchandise and “conscious uncoupling” are growing. These changes show how attitudes toward marriage are evolving, with people adopting new ways to end relationships.
Tulum is attracting psychedelic tourists seeking Bufo Alvarius, the world’s strongest hallucinogen. While legal ceremonies promise life-changing experiences, there are reports of psychosis and abuse. A journalist visits to see whether the experience is worth the risk.
Planespotter John Wiseman tracks aircraft data and notices suspicious surveillance flights. He uncovers planes linked to front companies connected to the U.S. Department of Justice. After analyzing billions of signals, he identifies hundreds of suspected FBI aircraft. The FBI later confirms a nationwide aerial surveillance program.
Ten years later, the scars of the earthquake and nuclear disaster are still visible in Fukushima, Japan. Today, the population of Fukushima prefecture remains 180,000 less than before the triple disaster.