Shorts & Verticals

The Chinese Expat Gun School

The Chinese Expat Gun School

Firearms are illegal in China, but gun enthusiasts still seek training. Many travel to the Philippines to learn shooting skills from this ex-military instructor.

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Banking on Slavery

Banking on Slavery

Zing Tsjeng reveals how London’s banks profited from slavery long after it ended, and how colonial exploitation still shapes our world today.

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Flakka: The Truth Behind the Zombie Drug

Flakka: The Truth Behind the Zombie Drug

Flakka, a synthetic drug in Florida, became infamous for zombie-like effects, hallucinations, and “superhuman” strength. Viral reports, including extreme incidents, fueled widespread panic. Matt Shea travels to meet users and dealers to uncover the truth behind this dangerous drug.

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Marseille: Europe´s Deadliest City

Marseille: Europe´s Deadliest City

In Marseille’s Quartiers Nord, gang violence has escalated to arson, kidnapping, and murder as groups fight for control. Families say state neglect has allowed crime to flourish, leaving the community in fear.

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The Evangelical Steve Irwin

The Evangelical Steve Irwin

21-year-old David Orin has gone viral for wrestling pythons and handling venomous snakes—while also sharing his Christian faith online. This film explores how he fuses his love for God with a passion for herpetology, and the controversy it sparks online.

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The Digital Drug Industry

The Digital Drug Industry

With drugs easier to buy online than ever, children as young as 10 are accessing Class A substances through social media. Tir Dhondy investigates this digital drug market—and the deadly consequences it has unleashed across Europe.

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GHB: The Deadly Party Drug

GHB: The Deadly Party Drug

GHB, a drug linked to chemsex, overdoses, and high-profile scandals, is spreading quietly through Europe’s club and rave scene. This investigation travels from Ibiza to Holland to reveal the hidden epidemic—and hear from DJ Jackmaster for the first time since his controversy.

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Secrets of the Art Forgers

Secrets of the Art Forgers

Forgery plagues the art world, with fakes making up as much as half of all works on the market. Sydney Lima follows two convicted forgers as they create a fake artwork—and tests whether experts can spot it.

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How Colonial-Era Laws Still Punish Gay People

How Colonial-Era Laws Still Punish Gay People

Zing Tsjeng explores how Britain’s colonial-era penal codes, which criminalized homosexuality, continue to impact LGBTQ communities in over 30 former colonies. This investigation reveals how the empire’s laws still force many to live in fear today.

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Trapped: Inside South Korea’s Fringe Churches

Trapped: Inside South Korea’s Fringe Churches

South Korea is home to millions of followers of fringe churches, with Shincheonji emerging as one of the most influential. This film examines the church’s growth and the millions who have joined its ranks both domestically and abroad.

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MurderTok: The Business of Crime Scene Cleaning

MurderTok: The Business of Crime Scene Cleaning

A crime scene cleanup company accidentally created a viral TikTok subculture known as “MurderTok,” attracting millions of viewers to its graphic, behind-the-scenes work. Founder Laura Spaulding reveals how the account took off—and why people can’t stop watching.

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