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"Trust Docs" is a new documentary magazine series in collaboration with the Thomson Reuters Foundation that uncovers under-reported stories around the world. These short documentaries translate headlines into human experiences and cover a range of issues including the effects of war, the fight for refugee rights, struggles to adjust to climate change, housing and land rights, global mental health, changing gender identities, and more.
Full Episodes
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Trust Docs
Trust Docs
E1: Women's Work
Episode 1
The women featured in this episode are giving a new meaning to the term “women’s work.”
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Trust Docs
Trust Docs
E2: Colombia's Ghosts of War
Episode 2
As rebels hand over weapons, an entire generation of Colombians are emerging from the conflict to rebuild their nation.
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Trust Docs
Trust Docs
E3: Life in Refugee Camps
Episode 3
A glimpse into the lives of immigrants living in refugee camps reveals their hunger for human rights and an opportunity to start over.
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Trust Docs
Trust Docs
E4: Searching for Home
Episode 4
Immigrants around the world face unbelievable challenges on their journey searching for a new place to call home.
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Trust Docs
Trust Docs
E5: Adapting to Climate Change
Episode 5
Discover how community leaders are adjusting, engaging with the international community and seeking innovative methods to find sustainable ways of living.
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Upcoming Airdates
Breaking Gender Stereotypes
Episode 6
People all over the world are confronting traditional norms around gender and sexuality that are difficult to break. Despite opposition and discrimination from their communities, these people are armed with the courage to truly be themselves. The small steps people take to assert their role in society, can result in major leaps for future generations.
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2018-04-26T05:30:00-07:00Link TV
Storytelling Across the Globe
Episode 7
Virtual reality experiences, comic books, and architectural mapping are all forms of storytelling being used by artists and activists around the world to raise awareness of social problems. From calling out sexual assault in India to documenting war crimes in Gaza, these modes of communication are connecting people to issues across the world.
The Resilience of Children
Episode 8
The future of our communities lies in protecting our most vulnerable yet most resilient members: our children. But often, children are the first victims of war and poverty. Many face horrifying events and live with the trauma for the rest of their lives. Despite this, some children survive these events to become leaders of their communities and voices for peace.
Taboo Health Issues
Episode 9
Many communities around the world see disease and mental illness not as something to be treated, but as something to be feared. As a result, many suffering from curable conditions are stigmatized within their communities. But through education and organizing, some people are challenging these stigmas and addressing previously taboo health issues.
Green at What Price?
Episode 10
In the name of environmental restoration, the Ugandan government is expanding the country’s forest reserves in order to sell into the global carbon credit market. But this program comes at a high human cost as the state is displacing long established villages, forcing people to relocate, and jailing those opposing the program.
One Man, One City, Three Evictions
Episode 11
Rio de Janeiro has experienced several waves of development in the past century. For Altair Guimaraes the changes have affected him directly. Brought up in a favela, he has been evicted three times as a result of Rio’s developments. As Brazil tries to gain global recognition and increase tourism, locals like Altair are forced to relocate despite property titles. Now, their struggles are becoming a symbol of a global phenomenon.
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