Newsbeat Documentaries

On the brink of adulthood, exploring what it's like being seventeen around the world. From Lebanon to Uganda, Newsbeat meets teenagers, and look at their hopes and dreams but also the different challenges they face. At this special age many cultures share that "inbetweener" feeling - not quite an adult, but way past being a child. Newsbeat travel though five countries, tens of thousands of miles apart, experiencing poverty, the legacy of violence and controversial politics. But also see the things which unite all these 17-year-olds wherever they are - education, friends, family and finding fun.

Is society truly accepting of bisexuality? To find out, Newsbeat follows the campaign for a Bi Pride and meets people who say they've suffered because they're not just attracted to one gender. Research suggests if you're bisexual you're more likely to suffer from a mental health problem than any other group in society and you're more likely to be a victim of sexual violence or stalking. To find out more Newsbeat spent a year following a group of friends as they try to put on the UK’s first major Bi Pride.

What will it take for British heavyweight boxer Dillian Whyte to get a shot at a world title? It's proving difficult to get a bout against a world champion - some see it as a "stitch-up".

From Keanu Reeves' surprise appearance to the latest console announcement. Steffan Powell's been finding out more about the big news from the world's most influential gaming show.

Canada's legalised it, so three MPs go on a weed trip to see if Britain could do the same. It was the first major Western country to go fully legal - but has it worked?

A student joins a church accused of "racism" and "hate" - and there she meets a killer. Her family say she was seduced by a "cult" which failed to protect her.

Band mental health, album hangman, pets on Instagram… behind-the-scenes of modern music. An access-all-areas six months with the indie label behind Foals and Two Door Cinema Club.

Death Stranding is the first new game from legendary Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima's new studio. This documentary gains a unique insight into the unorthodox methods of gaming.