Can't Feel Nothing

What is the internet doing to us?

A man lies in bed illuminated by the blue-white light of his mobile phone. He doom scrolls past cute pets, outraged opinion pieces and haunting images from the world's hotspots – and he feels absolutely nothing. With curiousity and humour, director David Borenstein travels the world to investigate how bad things really are. Who is pulling the strings when the internet makes us angry, sad, horny or just plain indifferent? And is there any way back? From the American internet troll, a burnt-out superstar in the Asian influencer industry, a cynical fake-news factory in Eastern Europe, Russian state propagandists and an online dominatrix, this is an alarming contemporary diagnosis, with a bold attempt to also look at solutions.

Denim Hunter

One man's rags are another man's riches

Viktor Fredbäck is an ordinary guy from Sweden, but with an intense passion for old jeans. After fifteen years of collecting, he has an almost complete timeline – one hundred years of jeans history. Just one problem: the pair he needs is buried in a mine in the American West. What will it take for Viktor to find the denim jewel in his collection? And will he get back in time for his wedding?

Ice Maiden

One woman's solo trip around Antartica

This raw, powerful documentary takes the viewer right into the incredible world of brave sailor and solo adventurer Lisa Blair as she embarks on her voyage to be the first woman to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around Antarctica.

The Bad Guy

Do active shooter drills do more harm than good?

The gun epidemic has become so intense in the USA, that schools and community groups are now looking away from prevention and towards preparation – tolerating mass killing as part of the fabric of American life. Measures like active shooter drills and arming teachers seem an unsavoury but necessary response to keep our loved ones safe. What impact do these militarised approaches have on children’s mental wellbeing? What kind of society will they build in the future? Told through the perspective of a European new mother, who is deciding to make a life for her young family in America, this candid and urgent documentary asks what is at stake during these frightening times.

Retribution

Are we witnessing Trump's second coming?

"I am your warrior. I am your justice. And for those who have been wronged and betrayed, I am your retribution." There has never been a US president like Donald Trump, and now he's back, this time with a detailed plan for his second coming. Ahead of the US election in November, Four Corners reporter Mark Willacy travels to Washington for a special two-part series. This doc goes inside "Project 2025"; the blueprint for a second Trump term and the army of recruits ready to carry out his orders. Meanwhile, White House insiders who witnessed the chaos of Trump's first term speak out, and strategy, security and defence experts warn of the impact another Trump presidency could have on America's institutions, its democracy, and the rest of the world.

The Big War

Is war on the brink of erupting between Iran, Lebanon and Israel?

With the Middle East on the brink of war, reporters witness the fault lines of Iran's repressive regime, and how its power extends through proxy groups in the region – Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. Key figures, politicians and military insiders chime in on the challenge of defusing this geopolitical timebomb.

The Forever War

Is there a way out of the Israel-Palestine war?

This war will be etched in the memories of generations to come: the brutality of Hamas's October 7 attack, and the ferocity of Israel's retaliation. In this Four Corners, ABC’s Global Affairs Editor John Lyons asks the tough questions; challenging some of Israel’s most powerful political and military voices about the country’s strategy and intentions.

Norwegian Democrazy

Where is the boundary between free speech and hate speech?

A deep dive into the fiery intersection of free speech and hate speech, spotlighting the contentious actions of SIAN, an Islam-critical group whose incendiary protests incite fierce debates and necessitate extensive police protection. Through exclusive access, the film intimately follows SIAN's leader, Lars Thorsen, and his associate, Fanny Bråten, alongside the endeavors of anti-racist activist Axel and his allies. As tensions escalate and violence looms, the documentary grapples with pivotal inquiries regarding the exploitation of free speech for spreading hatred and the intricate challenges confronting democratic societies in confronting extremism.

Troll Storm

The landmark US case against neo-Nazi trolls

In a sleepy corner of America, soccer mom Tanya Gersh's life is turned upside down when neo-Nazis unleash a storm of antisemitic hatred against her and her family. In the face of an alarming growth of American fascism, she finds solidarity with her community by standing up, fighting back and ultimately filing a landmark case for the First Amendment, setting a precedent that could shape America’s future.