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A new documentary reveals how Michel Cojot, a French banker and Nazi hunter, played a crucial but overlooked role in the 1976 Entebbe rescue that saved 102 Israeli hostages. His courage during the seven-day crisis helped make one of history's most daring rescues possible.
After being separated by war for over a year, a Gaza Civil Defence captain and his family finally reunite on a crowded coastal road. Their emotional journey captures a moment of hope amid impossible circumstances.
A 93-year-old Ghanaian cinematographer who saved footage of Africa's independence movement is getting his story told on the big screen, thanks to streaming star IShowSpeed and the Obamas. The documentary preserves over 1,000 reels of history that nearly vanished after a 1966 coup.
After visiting every country without flying for over a decade, Thor Pedersen's documentary is getting its first public screening in a tiny New Zealand town. The world premiere happens where you'd least expect it.
British Nigerian photographer Misan Harriman's new documentary reveals the power of protest movements worldwide. His lens has captured everything from Black Lives Matter rallies to Palestinian demonstrations, showing how collective action creates real change.
A powerful new documentary gives voice to Kenyan communities seeking justice for colonial-era land displacement, with filmmakers telling their own story on their own terms. "Kikuyu Land" premiered at Sundance and brings global attention to a fight for restitution that spans generations.
After a backstage brawl broke up Oasis in 2009, brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher just completed a triumphant reunion tour, healing their famous feud. A new documentary captures their first shared interview in over 20 years.
National Geographic is releasing a documentary series about the 2010 rescue of 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days. The series features unseen footage and survivor interviews from one of history's most dramatic rescue operations.
Kit Lister is turning dense climate science into stories that inspire action instead of anxiety. Her new documentary proves bike lanes can transform cities while making life better for everyone.
National Geographic's new documentary LION bridges the gap between real African lions and Broadway's beloved musical. Director Faith Musembi takes viewers backstage to see how the iconic show has honored these big cats for nearly three decades.
A couple who spent their childhoods trying to escape rural China returned with cameras to preserve the stories of aging farmers whose way of life is disappearing. Their documentaries have earned over 530,000 followers and sparked thousands of heartfelt responses from viewers.
Stefan rushed to help amid the chaos of 9/11 and stayed by Debbie's side as she became the first hospital patient that day. Twenty-five years later, they finally met again.