Films & Shows from October Films
Welcome to our dedicated collection of titles produced by October Films. Renowned for its creative vision, quality craftsmanship, and cinematic innovation, October Films has contributed some of the most memorable and influential works to the world of film and television. Whether you’re a longtime follower of their productions or discovering their catalogue for the first time, this selection offers a window into the storytelling excellence and artistic flair that define October Films’s legacy.
Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color (2024)
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From Idris Elba, whose grandfather fought in WW2, this landmark series reveals the untold stories of soldiers of color in the war. By mixing war sequences with character portraits, this series restores the role of these soldiers and their units to their rightful place in the narrative of WW2 and reveals how these heroes inspired Civil Rights Movements in America and across the world.
Mysteries of the Faith (2023)
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Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these Catholic relics.
Lost Women of Highway 20 (2023)
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Explores the crimes that occurred along Highway 20 between the late 1970s and the early 1990s, where several young women and girls vanished, were sexually assaulted, or were killed.
Ice Age: A Frozen World (2023)
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A gripping journey through time, with a mixture of on location pieces, breathtaking Virtual Studio production and expert interviews. It will unravel the hidden secrets of the Ice Age and how it created the world we now live in.
Colosseum (2022)
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This series brings the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to life through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity: the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "Colosseum" offers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's incredible opening day to its very last games.
Beanie Mania (2021)
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An eye-opening deep-dive into the world of Beanie Babies, charting the origins of a frenzy that helped make Ty Warner’s plush toys the biggest fad of the 1990s.
Roswell: The Final Verdict (2021)
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Harrowing accounts drive an explosive and cinematic exploration of the Roswell incident through the eyes of those who were there. A frightening journey into the heart of the nation's most disturbing alien encounter.
Getaway Driver (2021)
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Twenty-four elite drivers compete to prove they have the skill behind the wheel and the mental toughness to outrun and out-drive the competition in a massive nearly 60-acre compound filled with obstacles.
Ian Hislop's Trains That Changed the World (2021)
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How four iconic British-built trains revolutionised rail travel and inspired incredible railway projects the world over.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 75 Years Later (2020)
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 75 Years Later is told entirely from the first-person perspective of leaders, physicists, soldiers and survivors.
First Ladies (2020)
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Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
The Crimes that Changed Us (2020)
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The stories of murder investigations and their extraordinary consequences, which overturned laws, transformed police interrogation and revolutionised forensic detection.
Walking With Elephants (2020)
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Author and explorer Levison Wood embarks on an epic 650-mile journey on foot, following the world's largest annual migration of elephants across Botswana.
The Secret Life of Lighthouses (2020)
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Presenter Rob Bell takes us on a voyage around Britain and Ireland to reveal the hidden secrets that make offshore lighthouses such extraordinary feats of engineering.
The Killer Beside Me (2018)
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The Killer Beside Me exposes the dark underbelly of workplace evil where rivalry, romance, and the abuse of power culminate in a brutal slaying. Each episode in this series retells the shocking events leading to a horrific murder. How well do we really know our co-workers?
How the Victorians Built Britain (2018)
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This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories behind iconic landmarks; discovers the hidden heroes behind the epic constructions; and finds out how the incredible advances made by the Victorians forged the world we live in today.
Walking the Americas (2017)
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Explorer Levison Wood sets out to trek 1800 miles from Mexico to Colombia, through fascinating, beautiful and diverse regions, and meets people living everywhere from violent cities to deep jungle.
From Russia to Iran: Crossing Wild Frontier (2017)
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Explorer Levison Wood - famous for Walking the Nile, Walking the Himalayas and Walking the Americas - is taking on a new expedition in this four-part series: to cross the mighty Caucusus mountain range that lies between Russia and Iran. And as well as a new region of the world, Levison is taking a new approach to exploring: making his way by any means necessary. Travelling with the locals and living as they do, Levison's epic, 2,600-mile journey takes him through five countries, crossing the wild lands on the tense frontier between Europe and Asia and visiting some of the most fascinating and diverse people's on earth.