The Housemartins return to Hull during their breakthrough year of 1986 and revisit the places where the band began. Paul Heaton, Stan Cullimore, Norman Cook and Hugh Whitaker talk about forming the group, their sudden success and their determination to remain rooted in ordinary life despite growing fame. The film follows them through Hull, mixes informal conversations with rehearsals and performances, and includes songs such as Happy Hour, Sheep, Think for a Minute and Caravan of Love. The members also speak openly about their socialist views, religion, money and their distrust of the music industry, revealing the ideas behind their deliberately unglamorous image and sharply observant lyrics. Ending with a concert for their home audience, this documentary captures The Housemartins at the moment they were becoming nationally famous while still maintaining the humour, friendship and political convictions that defined the band.
In the final two episodes, the investigation reaches its most intense and disturbing stage as former followers finally begin revealing the full extent of the abuse, fear, and manipulation hidden inside Sam’s inner circle. A key witness opens up to Christine with shocking testimony about Sam’s crimes, while law enforcement closes in after a tense traffic stop in Flagstaff exposes how dangerous the situation has become. As the FBI prepares a major operation, the series builds toward a dramatic confrontation that changes everything for the Samuelites. Even behind bars, Sam refuses to lose control. The final episodes reveal an increasingly unbelievable chain of events involving manipulation, blind devotion, and a brazen kidnapping plot orchestrated from prison itself. At the same time, the documentary follows the emotional struggle of former followers trying to rebuild their lives after years of psychological control. These episodes deliver the most powerful revelations of the series, combining true crime, cult psychology, and emotional testimonies in a finale that feels both disturbing and deeply compelling.
Guided by Kevin Costner, this documentary invites viewers into the sacred origins of Christmas, retelling the birth of Jesus as a human journey marked by faith, hardship, and hope. Through evocative storytelling and historical insight, it traces the fragile path taken by Mary and Joseph as they confront uncertainty, danger, and destiny, revealing the quiet courage behind a story known across centuries. Blending scripture, archaeology, and reflective narration, the film brings the ancient world to life while uncovering the spiritual meaning at the heart of the Nativity. More than a retelling, it offers a contemplative experience that reconnects the season with its deepest purpose, inviting audiences to rediscover Christmas as a story of humility, perseverance, and enduring belief.
Hollywood actor Jason Scott Lee has been a student of Bruce Lee's martial art Jeet Kune Do for 20 years and in Secrets Of Shaolin. He fulfils his lifelong dream of joining the institution that invented kung fu - Shaolin Temple. In an intense two-week kung fu bootcamp, Jason will not only discover Shaolin's centuries old secrets of turning the human body into the ultimate weapon, but also experience the spiritual effects of it's Zen Buddhist practices. Secrets of Shaolin promises to be a stunning, action-packed insight into the world's most famous martial art and a spectacular celebration of the place, people and culture that has inspired generations of fans.
Step into a time when the boundary between life and death was guided by magic, faith, and the written word. This documentary unearths an extraordinary artifact dating back to about 1880 BCE—a scroll known as potentially the oldest document in human history, lost for centuries and rediscovered in 1887. Through expert interviews, archeological evidence, and stunning visuals, viewers are taken on a journey across ancient Egypt: exploring how this manuscript shaped funerary beliefs, mortuary rituals, and the very concept of the afterlife. Witness the power of this papyrus as it reveals secrets of gods and judgment, spells to navigate dangerous gates, and the yearning for immortality. For anyone fascinated by history, spirituality, or mysteries from the distant past, this film brings alive a document that influenced civilization itself.
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.
The members also speak openly about their socialist views, religion, money and their distrust of the music industry, revealing the ideas behind their deliberately unglamorous image and sharply observant lyrics. Ending with a concert for their home audience, this documentary captures The Housemartins at the moment they were becoming nationally famous while still maintaining the humour, friendship and political convictions that defined the band.