iwonder June highlights: Lessons from tragedy

Through weather-related devastation brought on by climate change, through to the horrors of war, man-made crises, and acts of God, it's a sad truth that disaster is never far from our memories. Though from loss and tragedy comes the ability to learn, heal, and pave the way for a better

iwonder May highlights: Inside Art

Marking King Charles III’s coronation on May 6th, new to iwonder this month comes a special documentary presented by the monarch himself, as he dives into the artistic history of the Royal Family, while offering a window into his own penchant for the paintbrush. As part of a wider

iwonder April highlights: Earth Day Up Close

In recognition of the world’s largest environmental movement, this April iwonder turns its attention to Earth Day, with a collection of new feature films and series looking at the day-to-day impact felt by struggling communities around the world dealing with climate change up close, as well as the issues

iwonder March highlights: Hidden Heroines

This International Women’s Day iwonder turns its attention to the women of the world who toil quietly behind the scenes, with a focus on the thousands of female workers who leave everything behind in their homelands to travel overseas in search of work to provide for themselves and their

iwonder February highlights: On War

As the conflict in Ukraine gets set to tip into its second year with the anniversary of Russia’s invasion on February 24th, this month iwonder pulls together a collection of documentaries and series looking at the causes, consequences, and conclusions of conflicts throughout history. New to iwonder in February,

iwonder January highlights: Sport meets life

As sports fans get set to turn their attention to another glittering Grand Slam spectacle of sport with the 2023 Australian Open in January, along with the Santos Tour Down Under - the Southern Hemisphere's largest cycling race - iwonder enters the new year with a swathe of new adventure

iwonder December highlights: Year in Review

As a year of relentless change and turmoil comes to a close, this December iwonder pulls together a selection of films reflecting on a year that has, in one way or another, changed the lives of every person on the planet. War, the mounting climate crisis, food and energy shortages,

iwonder November highlights: Unsung Heroes

This November, iwonder pays tribute to unsung heroes around the world, with three new films exploring nation builders, freedom fighters, and medical pioneers, each overcoming incredible challenges, from endemic racism to the daily threat of imprisonment and murder. Then in this month’s iwonder What Top Five, we pull together

iwonder October Highlights: Mental Health Matters

On October 10th World Mental Health Day will see governments, organisations, and individuals around the world lend their support to mental health issues, addressing the stigmas, assumptions and inaction that can lead to the struggles of millions, and the tragic suicides of too many. Leading iwonder's October highlights is Scattering

iwonder September Highlights: Animals: Hunted & Harnessed

September 7th is National Threatened Species Day in Australia, commemorating the day when, in 1936, the Tasmanian Tiger sadly slipped into extinction. To mark the date, this month iwonder has pulled together a collection of documentaries looking at animals’ relationships with humans, and each other. From the journey of a

iwonder August highlights: Russia Uncovered

August 24th will mark six months since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, sparking a chain of events that would unleash a political, economic and humanitarian crisis sending shockwaves around the world. When and how things will end, no one knows, but to understand more about the complex factors at

iwonder July Highlights: Locked Up

In recognition of Bastille Day, and the anniversary of one of the most momentous jailbreaks in world history, this July iwonder turns its focus to prisons and correctional institutions, along with those who find themselves on the wrong side of the bars. Three films new to iwonder this month follow

iwonder June highlights: Recognising World Refugee Day

This June, iwonder turns its focus to World Refugee Day on June 20th with the launch of a number of new films, and renewed focus on a selection of powerful documentaries, that shine a light on refugees and those who support them in their search for safety, security and the

iwonder May highlights: True Crime Captured

This May marks the 88th anniversary of the end of the road for two of the most infamous characters in criminal history, when Bonnie & Clyde were shot and killed by police officers in an ambush in Louisiana in 1934. Fueling our enduring fascination with real life crime stories, new to

iwonder April highlights: Honouring Earth Day

This April iwonder turns its attention to Earth Day, and earthday.org’s mission to mobilise the world to take action against climate change. Two new series and a multi award-winning documentary film make their way to iwonder this month: ‘Green Warriors’ and ‘Green Cops’ follow the exploits of activists

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5 Documentaries That Examine Modern Russia and its Agenda

Following Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, global levels of Russophobia have been increasing, but the intricacies of modern Russia have been making waves for years.

iwonder March highlights: International Women's Day

This March iwonder celebrates International Women’s Day with the launch of eight new films looking at the challenges and issues that continue to undermine true gender equality, while shining a light on real-life heroines who continue to challenge bias, discrimination, assumption and misunderstanding over what it means to be

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iwonder original Stage Changers: The story of a truly unique theatre company

Premiering exclusively on iwonder this week is the iwonder original documentary Stage Changers, which follows Perth-based theatre company The Last Great Hunt as they chase their dream of taking their award-winning storytelling to the world.

iwonder February highlights: Spotlight on Social Justice

Marking this year’s United Nation’s World Day of Social Justice, three new films make their debut on iwonder this February, following the plights and personal struggles of individuals and families around the world, while highlighting the need for the ongoing global pledge to delivering social justice for all.

Discover a new side of Australia this Australia Day with a feast of new titles from iwonder

Six new films and docuseries make their debut on iwonder to mark Australia Day. Launching January 26th FLATS – view trailer [https://youtu.be/bYAnI19VPd0] Bush to Belly – view trailer [https://youtu.be/Cg40JuSkXNQ] Launching January 27th Heart of the Sea – view trailer [https://youtu.be/fHIwGS86Znw] Rise Above – view trailer

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From Jihadism to extreme Evangelicalism, catch these 5 documentaries about how religion affects our lives.

World Religion Day (16 January) aims to promote understanding and peace across religions, and encouraging people to learn more about different faiths and worldviews. In this week’s featured documentaries, we explore how religion can become deeply entrenched in our society and radicalise people’s lives. 1.Jihad Jane [https:

iwonder January highlights: This is Australia

Summertime, major sports events, arts festivals: Every January Australia comes into its own, as the country bursts into life with sunshine and swagger, as well as with its fair share of controversy and introspection. Leading January’s iwonder highlights is a collection of films and series exploring and celebrating Australia's

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Human Rights Day 2021: 5 must-see documentaries about human rights and discrimination.

Stream stories about human rights violations and those who rise up to take a stand against it.

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From Land to Sea: What happens to people with nowhere to go?

The recent migrant drowning accident in the English Channel sparks difficult questions about the immigration debate all around the world.

iwonder December highlights: 2021 Review

As we draw near to the end of a year once again characterised by COVID-19, in this December’s highlights, iwonder pulls together a selection of documentaries that delve deeper into some of 2021’s other most defining world events. Despite news emanating from all corners of the globe, it’