Documentary 360 - Season 24 / Year 2026

Documentary 360 - Season 24 / Year 2026

Season 24 / Year 2026

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DatesJan. 4, 2026 - Mai 31, 2026
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Episodes

Protecting Life and Hope Inside a Pediatric ICU
Year 2026Episode 150 min

Protecting Life and Hope Inside a Pediatric ICU

Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions. This is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas.

Jan. 4, 2026
Blind Spot: Unseen Neighbors
Year 2026Episode 250 min

Blind Spot: Unseen Neighbors

Jan. 10, 2026
An Israeli Village: Coexistence and Conflict
Year 2026Episode 350 min

An Israeli Village: Coexistence and Conflict

Neve Shalom / Wahat Al-Salam in central Israel was founded 50 years ago as a place for Arabs and Jews to live in harmony. Explore the future of coexistence as divisions deepen after October 7, 2023.

Jan. 24, 2026
Unsolved Cases: How Land Swindlers Deceived a Housing Giant
Year 2026Episode 450 min

Unsolved Cases: How Land Swindlers Deceived a Housing Giant

In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers.
How did the firm fail to detect the scam?
We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the nation.

Jan. 25, 2026
Inside the Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery
Year 2026Episode 550 min

Inside the Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery

Nearly a year after a devastating Los Angeles wildfire, recovery has not been equal.
Survivors face disaster capitalism and hard choices, while fighting to protect their community and their future.

Jan. 31, 2026
The Truth Behind the 'Bear Crisis'
Year 2026Episode 650 min

The Truth Behind the "Bear Crisis"

Japan is experiencing the worst case of bear attacks on record. Together with experts, we investigate to reveal bears' changing relationship with humans‐and how we can live safely alongside them.

Feb. 8, 2026
Mahathir: Through the Winds of 100 Years
Year 2026Episode 750 min

Mahathir: Through the Winds of 100 Years

Mahathir Mohamad turns 100. After a lifetime standing against ethnic division, colonial-era inequality, and global headwinds, what legacy does Malaysia's most enduring leader hope to leave behind?

Feb. 14, 2026
Unsolved Cases: The Beltracchi Scandal: The Master Forger Who Fooled the World
Year 2026Episode 850 min

Unsolved Cases: The Beltracchi Scandal: The Master Forger Who Fooled the World

Wolfgang Beltracchi, who scammed collectors and museums out of huge sums of money, is one of the most notorious forgers of all time. We look at the scandal that shook the art world to its core.

Feb. 22, 2026
The Wind Phone: From Japan to the World
Year 2026Episode 990 min

The Wind Phone: From Japan to the World

Originating in Japan, the phenomenon of wind phones has now spread worldwide. These special phones, which aren't connected to a telephone line, have the power to connect people with lost loved ones.

März 10, 2026
Fact-Checking America Inside PolitiFact
Year 2026Episode 1050 min

Fact-Checking America Inside PolitiFact

As claims of "fake news" spread, PolitiFact, one of the most respected fact-checkers in the U.S., examines statements coming out of Washington, offering an inside look at journalism in search of truth.

März 14, 2026
Under Occupation: The Reality of Russification
Year 2026Episode 1150 min

Under Occupation: The Reality of Russification

Exclusive footage takes you inside Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. As residents are compelled to change citizenship, and even identity, they face stark choices: to adapt, remain silent, or resist.

März 15, 2026
Nosari: Gifts from the Mountain Gods
Year 2026Episode 1250 min

Nosari: Gifts from the Mountain Gods

In Shiiba village, people believe that everything, good or bad, is "Nosari," a gift from the gods. This is a year-long record of mountain life that embodies the essence of traditional Japan.

März 22, 2026
Lighting the Future: The Asian University for Women
Year 2026Episode 1350 min

Lighting the Future: The Asian University for Women

The challenges and struggles of women whose lives have been affected by factors like war or poverty are chronicled as they attend AUW in Bangladesh to gain education to become new leaders in society.

März 28, 2026
MICHIKO
Year 2026Episode 1450 min

MICHIKO

Takao Michiko devoted 50 years to bridging Japan and Ukraine through ballet. She and her Kyiv-based son drove vital projects together despite the war.

März 29, 2026
Silenced Witness: Nagasaki in the eyes of a US combat artist
Year 2026Episode 1560 min

Silenced Witness: Nagasaki in the eyes of a US combat artist

Nagasaki after the atomic bombing transformed US combat artist Ted Gilien.  His photos and paintings depicted the strength of the human spirit, and he devoted his life to creating art that opposed war.

Apr. 12, 2026
Fukushima Nuclear Accident: The Secret Containment Mission
Year 2026Episode 1650 min

Fukushima Nuclear Accident: The Secret Containment Mission

March 2011.  The worst-case scenario for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident involved the evacuation of all of eastern Japan.  But a secret plan to contain the crisis was being prepared.

Apr. 25, 2026
A Century on Film: World War II in 8K Part 1: Fervor 1937-1940
Year 2026Episode 1760 min

A Century on Film: World War II in 8K Part 1: Fervor 1937-1940

Germany and Japan's fates collide. As war erupts in 1939, wartime fervor lifts Hitler at home, Japan advances into French Indochina, US sanctions tighten, and conflict looms.

Apr. 26, 2026
Missing Bitcoins: Inside the Mt. Gox Crypto Heist
Year 2026Episode 1850 min

Missing Bitcoins: Inside the Mt. Gox Crypto Heist

In 2014, Bitcoins worth 470 million USD vanished from an exchange in Tokyo. Where did they go? We delve into the growing intersection of crime and state interests in the crypto world.

Mai 9, 2026
K2 West Face: The Legacy of Two Climbers
Year 2026Episode 1990 min

K2 West Face: The Legacy of Two Climbers

Two renowned Japanese alpinists died on K2 in July 2024. Why did they risk everything on Earth's second-highest peak? Their own footage reveals the courage and legacy behind the climb.

Mai 10, 2026
Building the Sun: The World's Largest Fusion Project
Year 2026Episode 2050 min

Building the Sun: The World's Largest Fusion Project

ITER is an international attempt to meet humanity's energy needs by harnessing nuclear fusion. We take you within the ITER project to see how close the technology is to becoming a reality.

Mai 23, 2026
Unsolved Cases: Baby Mix-ups – The Search for Lost Origins
Year 2026Episode 2150 min

Unsolved Cases: Baby Mix-ups – The Search for Lost Origins

Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of family bonds and identity.

Mai 30, 2026
A Century on Film: World War II in 8K Part 2: Plunder 1941-1942
Year 2026Episode 2260 min

A Century on Film: World War II in 8K Part 2: Plunder 1941-1942

It's 1942; Germany and Japan continue their rapid military advance. Ukraine and Southeast Asia are stripped of resources, but Stalingrad and Midway soon mark a major turning point.

Mai 31, 2026

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