Sideways World

A human-scale look at how millions build homes outside formal housing systems. Across five countries, families reshape slums through resilience and cultural tradition. Rethinking cities in an age of global overcrowding.

When thousands of young people travelled the back roads of Northern New South Wales 50 years ago to camp and explore a new way of living at Nimbin Aquarius Festival something unexpected happened amongst all the bliss, drugs and revolutionary zeal.

Pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University launched the Gaza Solidarity Encampment, protesting the war in Gaza and the school’s arms industry ties. The movement faces growing resistance from police, media, and students, capturing a tense moment of protest and campus politics.

A cross-country journey into America’s deepening political and cultural divide. Voices from across the spectrum explore what’s driving polarization. A clear-eyed look at how the nation fractured — and what healing might require.

We feature several people who work with and care for various types of animals, sharing their experiences and insights on why they consider these animals to be the cutest.

In this candid exploration of Love and Infidelity around the world – we look at the norms, laws and taboos that influence that most private, and all consuming part of our lives that can take us from the most sublime highs to crushing lows.

Set against the backdrop of the unprecedented rise in anti-Asian racism, the documentary takes us into the lives of residents, businesses and community organizers whose neighborhoods are facing active erasure.

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.

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

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.

Inside Singapore’s only women’s prison, life revolves around drugs, crime, and survival. The series explores inmates’ lives alongside the all-female officers who watch over them. A revealing look at relationships, resilience, and daily life behind bars.

The hidden story of Bikini Atoll’s nuclear victims, displaced by U.S. tests. Through survivors’ voices and archival footage, the film exposes generations poisoned and exiled. A powerful indictment of colonial power and a fight for justice amid rising seas.