documentaries

A new documentary about Elon Musk is reportedly being denied advertising on TikTok and X, according to a CBC report. The film's promoters say the platforms are refusing to run its promotional ads, while other major platforms such as YouTube and Meta were also named in the coverage. The reported refusals are drawing attention to how platforms handle ads for content critical of their own owners and executives, with Musk's ownership of X making the case especially charged.

German outlet Der Spiegel has released 'Inside Russia (2)', a SPIEGEL TV documentary presenting exclusive reporting on life under Vladimir Putin's increasingly isolated dictatorship. The film offers viewers rare insights into how ordinary Russians and the political leadership are coping amid the country's international isolation and the ongoing war in Ukraine. It is drawing heavy attention internationally, with hundreds of thousands of viewers engaging with the documentary within days of release.

Distributor Bleecker Street says major platforms including YouTube, TikTok and Meta have rejected paid ads for Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk', set for release on October 9, citing their policies on political content. X has reportedly refused to respond to the distributor's inquiries entirely, and Bleecker Street is appealing the ad rejections ahead of the film's debut.

The makers of the documentary 'Naza', including Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, spoke at the film's New York City premiere, defending their findings on Israel's killing of Palestinians. Their remarks come amid threats from Israeli officials against the film-makers, drawing attention to press freedom and the risks faced by journalists documenting the conflict.

YouTube and Meta have backed away from running paid advertising for a documentary about Elon Musk. The platforms reversed plans to promote the film through paid ads, though details on the exact reasons for the decision remain limited. The move is drawing attention as it touches on how major tech companies handle promotional content linked to one of the most prominent figures in the industry.

A documentary about an American doctor's experience in Gaza is drawing audiences in cinemas, an uncommon commercial success for a film on this subject. Posts highlighting the run tag it with Palestine, ceasefire and FreePalestine hashtags, framing the box-office turnout as a sign of continuing public interest in the war and in first-hand accounts from medical workers there.

Social media platforms have refused to run paid advertising for a documentary about Elon Musk titled 'Musk'. The rejection means the film's promoters cannot buy promoted placements to reach audiences on the major platforms. The documentary examines Musk's life and influence, and the ad refusals have raised questions about whether platforms are uncomfortable promoting content centred on one of their most prominent figures.

A documentary feature from GMA Public Affairs revisits the case of Jason Ivler, the Filipino-American who shot and killed Renato Victor Ebarle Jr. during a road rage confrontation in Quezon City in 2009. Ivler was arrested in 2010 after a shootout with authorities at his mother's home. The feature is drawing wide attention as part of a series revisiting major Philippine controversies.

The film-makers behind NAZA, a documentary about Gaza, spoke publicly about threats they have faced as the film premiered in New York City, in connection with the New York Film Festival 2026. The premiere drew attention against the backdrop of the Israel-Gaza war, with the documentary touching on figures including Benjamin Netanyahu and the situation in Israel and Gaza.

A new documentary follows an ageing search-and-rescue volunteer, one of the 'Desert Angels', who risks his life scouring the harsh terrain along the US-Mexico border for people who have gone missing during crossing attempts. The film highlights the human toll of migration routes and the unpaid groups who comb the desert looking for survivors and remains when authorities do not.

Film-makers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have publicly defended their findings on Israel's killing of Palestinians, pushing back against threats made by Israeli officials. Their documentary NAZA, an award-winning work examining Israel's treatment of Palestinians, has drawn intense political pressure. The pair say the threats will not deter them from reporting what they documented on camera.

Meta says it will now accept advertisements for a documentary about Elon Musk, reversing an earlier refusal. The decision, reported by TechCrunch, matters because ad rejections involving Musk draw scrutiny of Meta's content moderation and platform policies. Critics and supporters of the company are weighing in on whether the reversal reflects public pressure or an internal policy correction.

Meta and YouTube have reversed course and will now run advertising for the documentary about Elon Musk, according to a report by TechCrunch. The platforms had previously declined to carry ads promoting the film, a decision that drew criticism from the filmmakers and their supporters. The update was shared by Flipboard's Culture Desk, and discussion has centred on whether the earlier refusals amounted to censorship of a documentary about one of tech's most polarising figures.

Major social media platforms are declining to run paid advertisements for Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk', according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film examines Elon Musk, and the ad rejections span the leading platforms, raising questions about whether the refusals stem from content policies, reputational concerns, or the subject matter itself. The report has drawn attention to the tensions between Musk's ownership of X and coverage of him in media.

A new documentary follows Max, a 14-year-old struggling with climate anxiety, as he writes letters to imprisoned climate activists in search of hope. Through their correspondence he explores the human stories behind direct action and why so many protesters have served prison time. The film is being featured by The Guardian and highlights the personal toll of climate activism and the justice system's response to it.

Today marks 26 years since the start of the Second Intifada, the Palestinian uprising that began in September 2000 and lasted roughly five years. It killed almost 5,000 Palestinians, including more than 1,000 children. People marking the anniversary are recalling the period through the documentary Jenin, Jenin, which chronicles the Israeli invasion of the West Bank city of Jenin during the conflict.

The documentary NAZA, which examines alleged Israeli war crimes, will be made available to stream for free in November, according to filmmaker Yuval Abraham. The free release is intended to widen access to the film, which documents the impact of the war in Gaza on Palestinians and the conduct of Israeli forces there.

An Israeli director has announced that the documentary 'NAZA', which focuses on Gaza, will be made available to watch online for free. The announcement was reported by Arab News. The move would allow audiences worldwide to view the film without payment, at a time when Gaza remains the subject of intense international attention and debate.

A long-form documentary on the history of the anonymous imageboard 4chan is drawing large audiences worldwide. The piece traces the site's origins, its role in shaping internet meme culture, and its links to harassment campaigns, extremism and other controversies that have made it one of the web's most infamous communities.

A wildlife documentary focusing on the Philippines' most dangerous predators is drawing heavy attention from nature audiences worldwide. Viewers are engaging with the film's look at the country's fierce animals and unique ecosystems, and the piece is currently topping wildlife viewing charts globally, reflecting strong interest in the Philippines' less-known predatory species.

Disney+ has secured broadcast rights to the 2027 Super Bowl along with two Monday Night Football games, a notable expansion of the streaming service into live sports. At the same time, the platform is promoting its October lineup, including the series VisionQuest and Coven Academy and a new Oasis documentary, keeping the service in the headlines on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Dutch documentary 'Fataal Schot' (Fatal Shot) is currently available to watch or catch up on via NPO Doc, the documentary platform of Dutch public broadcaster NPO. Viewers are searching for the programme, making it one of the most looked-up titles in the Netherlands right now, as audiences check where and when they can stream the film.