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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Netflix is drawing renewed attention as Disney moves to license exclusive content back to the streamer for money, reversing years of pulling titles in favour of its own platforms. Coverage also highlights Netflix's growing slate of true-crime films, including a documentary about Thomas Randolph, the Nevada man convicted after several of his wives died under suspicious circumstances. Interest in Netflix movies is rising across Google trends in Canada, the US and the UK.

The stars of the sitcom Friends have refused to participate in a documentary film about Matthew Perry, according to Russian-language reports circulating online. The topic is drawing searches and discussion among fans of the actor, who died in 2023. No details have been confirmed about the cast members' reasons or about the film's production.

Disney+ has announced its October line-up, headlined by the new series "VisionQuest" and "Coven Academy", alongside a documentary about the band Oasis. German entertainment site TV Wunschliste highlighted the upcoming releases for the streaming service, which also covers Hulu content in some markets. The announcement gives subscribers a preview of what to expect on the platform over the coming weeks.

A meningioma, a usually benign tumour of the membranes surrounding the brain, is drawing attention in France after the health programme 'Enquête de santé' covered the subject, with Ouest-France's Programme TV highlighting the broadcast. Viewers are searching to learn what meningiomas are, their symptoms and treatment options following the airing.

A full-length documentary on the weaponization of space is drawing wide attention, exploring how major powers are competing to develop military capabilities beyond Earth, from anti-satellite weapons to space-based surveillance. The film arrives amid growing international concern that orbit is becoming a new arena for strategic rivalry between the United States, China and Russia.

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.

A wildlife documentary titled 'Wild Rio Negro: The Black Ghost and the Fatal Coil' is drawing large audiences. The film centers on the Rio Negro river in Brazil, focusing on a mysterious creature known as the black ghost and a deadly encounter described as the fatal coil. Viewers are engaging heavily with the footage and discussing the river's hidden wildlife.

A black-and-white analog photograph from 1989 showing a bicycle-powered knife grinding machine in Kashgar, China, is being shared with photography enthusiasts. The image, shot on 35mm film with an Olympus OM1, captures traditional street work in the Xinjiang city and is drawing attention for its documentary and travel photography value.

A new 4K documentary offers a rare inside look at a psychiatric ward dedicated to older adults, showing daily life, treatment and the challenges faced by elderly patients with mental illness. Viewers have been responding strongly to the footage, with many discussing the conditions on the ward, the care provided and the wider issue of how societies support ageing people with psychiatric needs.

A documentary titled "Primaires, une machine à perdre ?" ("Primaries, a machine for losing?"), associated with Patrice Duhamel, is drawing attention in France. Télérama's review calls it a pleasant but superficial look at the primary election system, exploring whether these internal party contests help or hinder political parties. The film's airing has put the French primary debate back in the spotlight.

Actress Selma Blair has announced a new documentary, 'Hineni', exploring antisemitism and her own experience of being, in her words, 'erased' from Hollywood projects. The announcement follows professional fallout after comments she made that were criticised as Islamophobic. The documentary is expected to cover her Jewish identity, the backlash she faced, and her broader views on antisemitism.

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.

A new episode of a documentary series takes viewers inside the Philippines' Science City, exploring the research facilities and scientific work based there. The episode is drawing large audiences online, with hundreds of thousands of people engaging with it, and viewers are discussing the country's growing role in regional science and technology.

A new wildlife documentary showing a grizzly bear hunting and killing an elk is drawing wide attention. The footage highlights grizzlies among North America's most powerful predators, capturing the raw and brutal reality of survival in the wild. Viewers are reacting to the graphic nature of the hunt and the skill of the predator.

Jennifer Aniston says there was 'no way' she and her Friends co-stars would take part in a documentary about Matthew Perry. The claim, reported by Yahoo, suggests the cast declined to be involved in the project about their late colleague. The story is drawing attention as fans continue to revisit Perry's legacy and the cast's relationship with him following his death.