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Against the backdrop of Cold War tensions and a global race for supremacy, this riveting film unveils a deeply unsettling chapter in space history. It reveals how the triumph of the 1969 Moon landing was made possible through the morally contentious recruitment of former Nazi scientists—most notably Wernher von Braun—who had engineered Germany’s V‑2 rockets during World War II through Operation Paperclip. As America navigated the ethical maze of enlisting men with dark pasts, these scientists became pivotal in crafting the mighty Saturn V rocket and ushering in the age of space exploration. This documentary invites viewers to confront the unspoken complexity behind progress: the collision of ambition, conscience, and the weight of history.

In the final three episodes, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A builder’s life takes a sudden turn after a catastrophic fall through a glass window leaves his hand’s main joint brutally severed. The family of a young assault victim fights to come to terms with the deep personality changes caused by a traumatic brain injury. Meanwhile, a team of orthopedic surgeons faces one of the most delicate pelvis operations imaginable, where a single wrong move could mean irreversible nerve damage. Raw emotion, split-second decisions, and life-altering consequences unfold before your eyes.

What starts as a late-night Facebook joke spirals into a viral movement that captures the imagination of millions — with memes about running past bullets like anime heroes, and dreams of uncovering alien secrets. Internet legends, conspiracy theorists, and curious thrill-seekers descend on the Nevada desert. But when the U.S. military steps in and the FBI shows up at the prankster’s door, it becomes clear this is no longer just an internet joke. Locals brace for chaos, and what unfolds is a surreal mix of comedy, tension, and unexpected unity.
Both episodes are available to watch together in a single, uninterrupted video—don't miss this wild journey into the heart of viral culture.

Click CC for subtitles. Oscar-nominated director Petra Costa presents a gripping investigation into the rise of evangelical power in Brazil, revealing how religious leaders have gained unprecedented political influence. With extraordinary access to President Lula, former President Bolsonaro, and Silas Malafaia, the country’s most powerful televangelist, the film uncovers a dramatic power struggle where apocalyptic faith becomes a political force. What emerges is a haunting portrait of a nation at a crossroads, where spiritual warfare is not just metaphor — it’s policy.

A documentary by Werner Herzog, who gained exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France and captures the oldest known pictorial creations of humanity. Some of them were crafted as much as 32,000 years ago. The film consists of images from inside the cave as well as of interviews with various scientists and historians. Also includes footage of the nearby Pont d'Arc natural bridge.

A night of music turned into a nightmare. Told through the harrowing memories of survivors, medics, and crew members, this gripping documentary pulls you into the chaos of a festival gone fatally wrong. With never-before-seen footage and raw personal testimonies, it exposes the systemic failures, emotional scars, and unanswered questions that still haunt those who were there. A chilling deep dive into one of the most shocking live music tragedies in recent history.