Exploring Untold Stories: Documentaries of 2025
In 2025, a series of impactful documentaries captivated audiences, revealing a myriad of experiences from the well-known to the unseen. These narratives spanned diverse topics—from the harrowing realities of prison life and treacherous migration routes to insights into everyday items that shape our lives and pressing global issues.
Our team of dedicated journalists traveled across Asia and beyond, capturing the struggles of individuals facing surging living costs, societal challenges, and stringent border controls while making difficult life choices in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Among the compelling stories, we encountered a Singaporean hawker celebrated by Michelin, who diligently safeguards a beloved family recipe, and young adventurers from India who are risking everything to embark on the perilous “Dunki” journey through Latin America en route to the United States.
Our cameras journeyed from Pakistan to Canada, confronting the ongoing global battle against drug trafficking, and ventured into households in Thailand grappling with overwhelming debt.
Together, these narratives paint a vivid picture of the year’s events and the lives experienced within it. If you’re eager to catch up on or revisit these powerful documentaries, here are ten must-see stories from the year.
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- In 2025, impactful documentaries unveiled personal and global struggles.
- Stories ranged from a cherished family recipe to perilous migration routes.
- Journalists highlighted issues like drug trafficking and economic hardships.
- Catch up on ten must-see documentaries revealing the year’s journey.