Cracked: The Perplexing World of Egg Donation

CRACKED reveals the world of egg donation at a time when fertility rates are collapsing. Infertile potential parents are desperate to find egg donors with the right traits, the right ethnicity. But donating an egg is not simple and invites multiple risks. Through intimate stories of couples searching for donors, a Hollywood actor who had her child through egg donation, and frank confessions from a donor who is helping scores of families welcome babies, the film explores the economics, emotional costs and ethics of egg donation. It illuminates how rapid advances in reproductive science have left countries, cultures and laws struggling to catch up and both egg donors and those yearning for babies walking on eggshells.

The Good Drug

THE GOOD DRUG delves into our historical, societal and scientific relationship with psychedelic substances. The film takes you on an accessible and entertaining journey, exploring the new discoveries being made about historical uses, the political motivations that have led to public attitudes of today, and the modern research for their therapeutic properties for a host of mental health issues. Analyzing evidence from top experts across the fields of neuroscience, archeology, philosophy and psychiatry, the film allows the audience to decide for themselves whether psychedelics have the potential to be good.

Ainara's Bookshelf

This fun new kids' series gives tween viewers the inside scoop on some of the best middle-grade books that feature diverse characters from diverse creators and provides exclusive interviews with several of their award-winning authors. Each episode sees charismatic 13-year-old host Ainara Alleyne (of Instagram fame) review a favorite book from her modern book loft. Then, she takes viewers along as she crosses North America to fan out with some of her favorite writers, chatting with them about their work, creativity, and the importance of representation. Some authors featured include David A. Robertson (The Barren Grounds), Lawrence Hill (Beatrice and Croc Harry), Jerry Craft (New Kid), and Claribel A. Ortega (Witchlings).

Mimi On A Mission

Mimi Missfit is at it again but this time she takes seven teenagers who have faced different mental health challenges to experience a week in the wild going back to basics. They’ll swap their phones and home luxuries for the benefits of the great outdoors, where they’ll be encouraged to open up about their own life and what they’ve dealt with (from self-doubt and lack of confidence, to bullying, anxiety and depression). The debut season saw Mimi tackle thorny subjects with teens around the topic of sex.

Fauci: The Virus Hunter

This is the story of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has led the fight against AIDS, SARS, influenza viruses, Zika, Ebola and COVID-19. Who really is this man? How does a young boy from humble beginnings grow up to be one of the most trusted infectious disease doctors in the world? This is a unique up-close-and-personal look at Fauci, as well as his gifted wife, Dr. Christine Grady, herself admired for her steadfast and relentless dedication to AIDS patients. Dr. Anthony Fauci is…THE VIRUS HUNTER.

Spiked: The Hunt For The Origin Of Covid-19

SPIKED tells the inside story of one of humanity’s biggest and most pressing mysteries: the debate over the origins of COVID-19. Unfolding like true crime, this detective story takes us deep into clashing conspiracy theories and partisanship, while exposing the dangers posed by experiments regularly taking place in the world’s biolabs. With high-profile access to major politicians, leading virologists and investigative journalists, SPIKED is the first premium documentary to unpick the story from all sides. This is the twisting, revelatory and definitive account, separating the buzz and the bogus to leave audiences with important questions: Who can we trust? Are we safe? Was there a cover-up? Will we ever know the truth? SPIKED is a global story with global appeal.

Lady Ada's Secret Society

A live-action, modern coming-of-age comedy about a secret computer club operated by Ava, Tina, Rebelle and Frances at their hyper-traditional boarding school where computers, smartphones, and other modern necessities are banned. Sent there to be turned into 'proper young ladies', the girls rebel by executing clever and over-the-top pranks, using technology they either invent or hack while staying one step ahead of their headmistress who wields enormous power over their futures. As they head towards a huge year-end prank the girls must navigate friendships, betrayals, trolls, romances, and (eek!) school dances with the boys from neighbouring McCall Hall.