Panorama (1953) is a documentary TV show that follows a team of investigative reporters as they uncover and explore various issues, including British politics, secret filming, and social documentaries.
Dispatches is the British TV current affairs documentary series on Channel 4, first transmitted in 1987. The programme covers issues about British society, politics, health, religion, international current affairs and the environment, and often features a mole inside organisations under journalistic investigation.
Peeping Tom follows the story of Mark Lewis, a voyeuristic filmmaker who becomes a serial killer. Obsessed with capturing fear on camera, Mark documents his murders while struggling with the traumatic childhood experiences that shaped his psychopathic tendencies.
A struggling filmmaker named Bobby Bowfinger is desperate to make a movie but lacks the funds and the star power. He comes up with a plan to shoot the film on a guerrilla-style by secretly filming a famous actor named Kit Ramsey without his knowledge. With the help of his motley crew, Bowfinger sets out to create a film-within-a-film while dealing with numerous obstacles and challenges. The comedy revolves around the hilarious chaos that ensues as Bowfinger's deception unfolds.
Racing Extinction is a powerful documentary that sheds light on the alarming rate of mass extinction on our planet. It follows a team of activists, scientists, and filmmakers as they embark on a mission to expose the hidden dangers of illegal wildlife trade, habitat destruction, carbon emissions, and other factors contributing to the extinction crisis. Through their secret filming operations and captivating storytelling, they aim to inspire change and protect the precious biodiversity of our Earth.
When an office assistant starts working at a restaurant and sparks fly between her and the chef, they must navigate the challenges of their workplace romance.
Loose Screws (1985) is a comedy movie that follows a group of high school students as they navigate through various hilarious and outrageous situations. From secret filming to disguised identities, this film promises to keep audiences entertained from start to finish.
VANish is a thrilling action crime movie about a group of strangers who are kidnapped and held hostage in a van by a ruthless drug cartel. As they fight for their lives, they must navigate through deception, betrayal, and double-crosses in order to survive.
Bailey Kipper's P.O.V. is a US children's television series that aired in 1996 on CBS Saturday Mornings, starring Michael Galeota, John Achorn and Meg Wittner. It lasted for only 13 episodes of 30 mins length each and received airings on the BBC's CBBC programming strand as well as on Nickelodeon in the UK. The show has not yet been released on VHS or DVD. The series was one of the first efforts by CBS to comply with the then-new E/I ratings.
Secret Eaters is a British documentary television series about overeating. It is shown on Channel 4 and presented by Anna Richardson. With their permission, people with eating habit problems are videoed in their home over a week. The subjects do not suspect that private investigators are also following and videoing them elsewhere. At the end of the week, the true amount of what the subjects have eaten is revealed. The subjects are given some days to change their habits, and are brought back, showing considerable weight loss. This drama is intercut with a separate short story where the presenter and food experts test some factor causing overeating.
The Return of a Library Lover is a documentary short film that tells the story of a library lover who returns to his home in Santiago, Chile after years of exile. The film explores the themes of nostalgia, oneiric experiences, and the impact of exile on the protagonist. Through secret filming, the director captures the non-professional cast and their genuine emotions as they navigate their return to their roots in Southern Chile.
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country is a documentary that chronicles the 2007 uprising in Burma, where undercover journalists risked their lives to capture footage of the brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protests.
In Loafing and Camouflage, a group of soldiers navigate the challenges of an authoritarian military regime while trying to make a comedy show on television. They must navigate the strict rules and regulations of the regime while dealing with personal relationships and the pressures of their jobs. This 1980s film combines humor and political commentary to explore the absurdities of life in a dictatorial regime.
When a single mother in a small town faces discrimination and hypocrisy from the Harper Valley P.T.A., she decides to fight back and expose their secrets.
Dom Littlewood looks at clever new ways that the police and the public are catching crooks red handed.
To Be Fat Like Me follows the story of a high school student who decides to go undercover as a fat girl for a summer documentary project. Through this social experiment, she learns about body image, self-acceptance, and the impact of prejudice.
As his investments in the stock market fail, a man finds himself in serious debt to a lecherous loan-shark named Uchiyama. The man's wife hires herself to Uchiyama to buy time for the husband to pay off the debt. After Uchiyama uses the wife to provide companionship for his mentally-impaired son, she is hit by a car, and her husband falls into despair and illness. Their daughter works as a nightclub dancer, intending to save the money to help with the debt. After her father's suicide, the girl decides to get revenge.
Mercy is a movie that explores themes of forgiveness and second chances. It tells the story of a woman who has to confront her husband's infidelity and her own guilt after a tragic accident. As she navigates through a web of secrets and emotions, she discovers the power of forgiveness and the possibility of starting anew.
Reformed thief Richard Taylor and Crime Prevention Officer Will Davies team up to help small businesses prevent crime in their shops. Ex-thief Richard highlights the error of their ways by stealing from them and exposing the weak spots in their security.
Putin's Palace: History of World's Largest Bribe is a documentary film that delves into the intricate details of the alleged bribery scandal involving Russian politician Vladimir Putin. The film uncovers the hidden truth behind the construction and ownership of the luxurious palace located on the Black Sea coast, showcasing satellite imagery, secret filming, and accounts from insiders. Through an exploration of archives and testimonies, the documentary sheds light on the corruption, political intrigue, and wealth accumulation during Putin's era.