Ruptly Expands Doc Offering

Ruptly is showcasing an expanded slate of documentaries at MIPCOM Online+ focusing on unexplored communities and confronting some of society’s biggest issues, from climate change and race relations to media freedoms and gender inequality.

Key titles include Dyatlov Group’s Journal: The Last Page, which unpacks the infamous Dyatlov Pass mystery, retracing the final steps of the group of explorers who inexplicably perished in the Ural Mountains in 1959.

Journalism on Trial is a timely and unsettling exploration of the U.K. media freedoms, uncovering an alternative perspective on the disparity between the national myth and the reality.

Exporting Homophobia takes a sprawling look at the history of homophobia in Kenya and Uganda, and the American evangelicals who remain at the core of its lingering legacy.

Black Lives: Trap is an eye-opening examination of the structures and people at the root of persistent racial inequality in the U.S., explored from the seat of American power: Washington D.C.

Europe’s Trapped Child Refugees looks at the thousands of child refugees facing neglect, danger and even sexual assault in Melilla, Northern Africa, examining how society let them slip through the cracks.

Oury Jalloh: Death in Cell #5 is an investigation into the death by burning of asylum seeker Oury Jalloh in German police custody 14 years ago.

Cholitas: The Women Transforming Bolivia introduces the indigenous Bolivian women spearheading societal change to end gender discrimination—from politicians to victims to activists.

No Way Back: Water takes a look at the water crisis that is overcoming our planet, and the global action required to stop it before time runs out.

Grave Games spotlights the Hungarian Undertakers’ Association, a collective of gravediggers determined to earn their misunderstood craft the admiration it deserves.

No Way Back: The Animal Kingdom shines a light on how a third of the world’s species may be extinct in 50 years thanks to the actions of mankind. It introduces those determined to prevent this catastrophe.

Matt Tabaccos, chief commercial officer of Ruptly, said: “It’s been an exciting 2020 for Ruptly Documentary Collection as we expand into new territory following our launch in May. For MIPCOM 2020, we are bringing a fantastic array of titles gathered with painstaking attention and our trademark inquisitive mindset. Our latest releases further build on our already extensive catalogue of must-have titles suited to broadcasters and digital platforms the world over.”

He continued: “As the industry continues to navigate the post-pandemic era, we are looking to highlight our remote production capabilities and COVID-proof workflow. As a result we are constantly connecting with buyers and media players worldwide, to explore and develop new collaborations.”