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Madness in the Fast Lane
In 2008 two Swedish sisters, Ursula and Sabina Eriksson, were filmed by BBC cameras throwing themselves into oncoming traffic on a British motorway. The shocking scenes came to national attention in the UK where it was watche...
The Street Kids of Mumbai
The Street Kids of Mumbai follows the lives of four young children struggling to survive on the streets and in the slums of Mumbai, India. Filmed over three months during the monsoon season, it captures the moving stories of...
The City Addicted to Crystal Meth
The City Addicted to Crystal Meth follows Louis Theroux as he investigates the impact of methamphetamine addiction in Fresno, California. Located in the Central Valley, Fresno is home to some of America’s most impoveris...
Miracle of the Hudson Plane Crash
Miracle of the Hudson Plane Crash recounts the extraordinary events of January 15, 2009, when US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing on the Hudson River in New York City. It chronicles the harrowing experience of th...
Married to the Eiffel Tower
Married to the Eiffel Tower focuses on the lives of three women who experience a unique form of attraction known as Objectum Sexuality (OS). This condition is characterized by individuals developing romantic and sexual feelin...
The Jewish Americans
The Jewish Americans is a three-part series tracing 350 years of Jewish history in the United States. Directed by David Grubin, it chronicles the journey of Jewish immigrants from their arrival in 1654 to the present day. The...
Under the Knife
Under the Knife takes viewers on a journey through the world of plastic surgery in Beverly Hills. It follows Louis Theroux as he meets with various doctors and patients involved in cosmetic procedures, offering an intimate lo...
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High examines the marijuana industry in British Columbia, Canada, and its impact on the the United States. Directed by Brett Harvey, it presents a detailed look at the cannabis trade, wh...
Dying for Everest
Dying for Everest presents a harrowing account of the ethical dilemmas and life-or-death decisions faced by climbers on Mount Everest. The documentary focuses on a controversial incident where several climbers encountered a d...
Gambling in Las Vegas
Gambling in Las Vegas takes viewers on a journey into the heart of Las Vegas’s casino culture. It follows Louis Theroux as he meets a diverse cast of characters involved in the city’s gambling scene, from high-rol...
For the Bible Tells Me So
For the Bible Tells Me So tackles the intersection of religion and homosexuality in the United States, focusing on how the religious right has interpreted the Bible to stigmatize the LGBTQ+ community. It presents the stories...