In Real Life

Season 1

This Emmy-winning documentary series takes viewers to the heart of incredible stories. Follow correspondents around the world as they dive deep into a new topic in every episode, from the micro-plastics pollution crisis to artificial intelligence in dating to a new generation of Hollywood stunt workers.

Where to Watch In Real Life • Season 1

25 Episodes

  • Living With The Water
    E1
    Living With The WaterA new generation of American infrastructure aims to fight flooding and climate threats in innovative ways.
  • Grandpa's (TikTok) House
    E2
    Grandpa's (TikTok) HouseContent creation houses aren't always about the flash, cash and choreo. They can also be about family and authenticity.
  • Dark Skies
    E3
    Dark SkiesNewsy's Christian Bryant explores our relationship with light — from its impacts on wellness here on Earth to its shrouding of the stars above.
  • Puerto Rico's Power Crisis
    E4
    Puerto Rico's Power CrisisWhat's behind the rampant blackouts in Puerto Rico, leaving millions of Americans in the dark?
  • Post-Trauma
    E5
    Post-TraumaNewsy's Joey Maiocco goes on a personal journey to treat his post-traumatic stress and help other war veterans find their own treatment.
  • Winesconsin
    E6
    WinesconsinA shifting climate is changing where wine grapes can grow, and conditions are ripe for Wisconsin to become the new wine country.
  • Blowout
    E7
    BlowoutNewsy traces the global path of American fossil fuels and their impact on profits and the planet.
  • GMOsquitoes
    E8
    GMOsquitoesThe release of genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida gives hope of reducing the spread of disease while causing concerns among some citizens.
  • Home For Now
    E9
    Home For NowThousands of Americans released from prison during the pandemic now face an uncertain future.
  • A Site Of Conscience
    E10
    A Site Of ConscienceAlumni at a federally run boarding school acknowledge its troubled history, but maintain ties to other former students from the school's best days.
  • After The Fall
    E11
    After The FallA journalist, an activist and a refugee give firsthand accounts of life in Afghanistan as the Taliban took over.
  • The God Thieves
    E12
    The God ThievesJoin Nelufar Hedayat and Newsy's "In Real Life" to explore the multi-billion-dollar trade in trafficked artifacts.
  • Living With Wolves
    E13
    Living With WolvesWolves are returning to the American West a century after they were nearly eradicated. But can they co-exist on a landscape now reshaped by humans?
  • HIV In The Deep South
    E14
    HIV In The Deep SouthSouthern states account for 51% of new HIV cases in the nation. Mississippi is breaking down barriers and stigmas in an effort to reduce transmission.
  • Asylum
    E15
    AsylumIn a follow up to Newsy's original documentary "Asylum," Kate Grumke heads to El Salvador to examine the root causes of surging migration to the U.S.
  • DIY Pharma
    E16
    DIY PharmaNewsy's original documentary series In Real Life brings us a firsthand look at the world of DIY pharmaceuticals.
  • Mining For Clean Power
    E17
    Mining For Clean PowerFrom a mile deep in a Chilean mine to a new lithium boomtown in California, follow the global flow of minerals that power renewable manufacturing.
  • Stranded At The Border
    E18
    Stranded At The BorderNewsy explores what life is like just across the border in Mexico, where people are living in dangerously poor conditions while seeking asylum.
  • The New Death
    E19
    The New DeathA new way to memorialize loved ones is challenging laws and raising big ethical questions.
  • America’s Wild Horse Problem
    E20
    America’s Wild Horse ProblemAlmost 100,000 wild horses and burros roam the U.S.
  • Tomorrow's Wave
    E21
    Tomorrow's WaveSurfers are using science to perfect and preserve waves.
  • #SaveTheBees
    E22
    #SaveTheBeesMeet the people — from TikTok stars to scientists — trying to save the bees.
  • Homeless Hero
    E23
    Homeless HeroThis film offers an in-depth look at the homelessness crisis on America’s streets, with valuable perspective from people experiencing homelessness.
  • We Say Gay
    E24
    We Say GayThis year, Florida passed the “Parental Rights In Education” bill, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
  • Plastic Time Bomb
    E25
    Plastic Time BombA global exploration of microplastics' impact on our planet and on our health — and what scientists are doing to help fix the problem.

 

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