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Camden
2024
Camden
2024
star 5.7This music documentary reveals how some of the world's most iconic artists were shaped by this corner of London.The Secret Life of Our Pets
2022
star 7.4With the help of the latest science and new camera technology, this exciting show reveals that our pets are hiding incredible superpowers and quirks of evolution.The Innocent Man
2018
The Innocent Man
2018
star 6.9In a story that gained national attention with John Grisham’s best-selling non-fiction book, The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town, the six-part documentary series The Innocent Man focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.SportsCentury
1999
SportsCentury
1999
SportsCentury is an ESPN biography program that reviews the people and athletic events that defined sports in North America throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. In 1999, ESPN counted down the Top 50 Athletes of the 20th Century, selected from North American athletes and voted on by a panel of sports journalists and observers, premiering a new biography highlighting each top athlete every week throughout the year. The episodes for the top two athletes, Michael Jordan and Babe Ruth, appeared on a special combined edition broadcast on Christmas Day on ABC. The top two names were announced in no particular order, and the final positioning was announced at the conclusion of the two episodes. An additional list of numbers 51-100 were announced on the ESPN SportsCentury website. Themed specials such as Greatest Games, Greatest Coaches, Greatest Dynasties, and Most Influential Individuals were premiered throughout the year, as well as six SportsCenter of the Decade programs. After the initial run was complete, the epiGiuliani: What Happened to America's Mayor?
2023
star 5.5The show asks how the man some considered a hero in the aftermath of 9/11 became a key architect of President Donald Trump’s election conspiracies. Weaving together a rich tapestry of archival footage and illuminating interviews with influential friends and former colleagues from his multi-decade career.Pandora's Box: Unleashing Evil
2016
star 9Most stories end with the crime, but sometimes the crime scene represents just the tip of the iceberg. From a murder scene that tipped police off to a polygamist secret society to a random house fire that revealed family secrets that had been buried for decades, Pandora's Box: Unleashing Evil uncovers gripping investigations that get more sordid as every piece of evidence is examined.By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
2020
star 3.3Inspired by the music and subjects featured in the series “Godfather of Harlem,” this documentary series brings alive the dramatic true story of Harlem and its music during the 1960s, and connects that history to our present moment.Building Off the Grid
2014
star 7Adventurers and their teams battle Mother Nature to build unique homes in remote areas. From unpredictable weather to encroaching wildlife, will they build in time to beat their deadlines?Gloves Off
2024
Gloves Off
2024
star 9Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled journey into the heart of boxing with "PBC Gloves Off" on Amazon Prime! Step into the ring with some of the world's most skilled fighters as they share their personal stories, training regimes, and the intense dedication required to reach the top. Witness the raw emotion and exhilarating moments as these athletes lay it all on the line, showcasing their determination and resilience with every punch thrown. From underdog tales to championship triumphs, this gripping series offers an intimate look at the highs and lows of the boxing world, captivating audiences with its powerful storytelling and electrifying action. Don't miss out on the ultimate ringside experience – stream "PBC Gloves Off" now, exclusively on Amazon Prime!Jungle Planet
2015
Jungle Planet
2015
Jungle Planet is a unique production that travels to Planet Earth's major forests and jungles, providing a complete and unexpected view of their wildlife, biodiversity, and importance for all life on our planet.Last Chance U
2016
Last Chance U
2016
star 7.2In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.Breakfast in China
2019
Breakfast in China
2019
star 8The documentary by gourmet Shen Hongfei, Chen Xiaoqing as the general counsel; Visit the streets, smell and taste, with simple images and family taste, looking for authentic Chinese breakfast. Each episode features a traditional breakfast, an interesting shop, a group of self-indulgent diners, and the owner's "breakfast philosophy."Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence
2025
star 7.3Mom vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt preach discipline — and yet behind closed doors, their teachings fuel a cult-like system of control, isolation and abuse. When a child escapes, the truth unravels and echoes beyond prison walls.Colonia Dignidad
2020
Colonia Dignidad
2020
star 7The self-proclaimed preacher Paul Schäfer gathered people around him in post-war Germany. The sect founded a youth home near Cologne. But in 1961 Schäfer had to flee. Many followers followed him to Chile. 350 kilometers south of Santiago, far away from civilization, they begin building the Colonia Dignidad. A supposed model village with workshops, agriculture, livestock breeding was being created. But paradise became hell because slave labor, violence and sexual abuse soon became a part of everyday life. After the military coup in 1973, Schäfer served the new rulers: secret police chief Manuel Contreras and dictator Augusto Pinochet now came and went in the colony, while the opponents of the terrorist regime are tortured and killed in the cellars. Using unpublished archive material and contemporary witness statements, this 4-part documentary miniseries traces the complex, 50-year history of perpetrators, victims, supporters and opponents of this place that became the epitome of evil.Deep Sea Detectives
2003
Deep Sea Detectives
2003
star 7.5Deep Sea Detectives was a television show on The History Channel. The show began airing in 2003. In a post dated September 1, 2006 on the Deep Sea Detectives' message board, series producer Kirk Wolfinger stated that the show would not be renewed for another season.Changing of the Gods
2023
Changing of the Gods
2023
Changing of the Gods focuses on the “world transits” of the planets Uranus and Pluto, which together archetypally reflect “revolutionary transformation.” Each time these planets have come into axial alignments, a zeitgeist has manifested on Earth in concentrated periods of revolution, upheaval, and social breakthroughs that have changed the course of world history. About the Series During these periods, observers regularly see massive transformations in the areas of scientific and technological innovation, social and economic justice, women’s rights movements, black liberation movements, and the emergence of new paradigms that change how we view ourselves and reality as a whole. Sound familiar? The last time it happened was the 1960s. What is the revolution today? What is the transformation?The U.S. and the Holocaust
2022
star 8.3Inspired in part by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition and supported by its historical resources, this documentary series examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany in the context of global antisemitism and racism, the eugenics movement in the United States, and race laws in the American south.Yellowstone to Yosemite with Kevin Costner
2025
Follow Kevin Costner as he traces the footsteps of the pivotal 1903 Yosemite expedition of 26th President Teddy Roosevelt and environmental advocate John Muir. Through spectacular visuals of the geology, flora, and fauna of Glacier Point to El Capitan, Yosemite Falls and more, Costner brings the fascinating journey and long battles to preserve the American frontier to life.Trippin'
2005
Trippin'
2005
Trippin is a 2005 MTV environmental documentary television series hosted by Cameron Diaz. It also features many other celebrities, including Drew Barrymore, Redman, Jessica Alba, Eva Mendes, Mark Hoppus and Justin Timberlake. On the show, said celebrities visit various ecological locales around the world, in particular underprivileged areas of the world.
