Documentary TV Series - Page 165
Slavery and the Making of America
2005
star 7.9The history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies to its end in the Southern states and the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction. Looks at slavery as an integral part of a developing nation, challenging the long held notion that slavery was exclusively a Southern enterprise. Simultaneously focuses on the remarkable stories of individual slaves, offering new perspectives on the slave experience and testifying to the active role that Africans and African Americans took in surviving their bondage and shaping their own lives.The Mating Game
2021
The Mating Game
2021
star 8.3The struggles and successes of a wide variety of animals as they take on one of life's most vital challenges: finding a partner.Histoire(s) du cinéma
1989
star 4.9An 8-part documentary chronicling the history of cinema, examining the history of the concept of cinema and how both relates to the 20th century.Yonge Street: Toronto Rock & Roll Stories
2011
Before Barenaked Ladies, Broken Social Scene and Rush rose from Toronto's music scene, there was Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins, Robbie Robertson and Gordon Lightfoot making a name for themselves on Yonge Street. This three-part documentary reveals the history of how Toronto's main drag became the leading destination for singers, musicians and music fans not only in the city but across Canada as well. It began in the mid-1950s and flourished until the early '70s, and in between such artists as David Clayton-Thomas, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Levon Helm, Led Zeppelin and Jeff Beck performed on Yonge Street. In addition to archival audio and video footage, featured interviewees include Hawkins, Robertson, Lightfoot, music producer Daniel Lanois and festival promoter John Brower.The Caribbean with Andi and Miquita
2022
Andi and Miquita Oliver embark on the family journey of a lifetime to reconnect with their West Indian roots. It's a revealing, poignant trip - and one hell of a good time.Under the Radar
2023
Under the Radar
2023
star 8An exclusive insight into the work and recruitment of the special units of the Belgian Federal Police. Through testimonies and reconstructions, 'Under the Radar' also takes a closer look at a number of striking operations from the past.Battlefield Detectives
2003
star 7Battlefield Detectives is a forensic documentary television series that aired on the History Channel from 2003 to 2006. The series explores famous battles focusing on the battlefield itself, and tell its story based on recent scientific research. It uses modern science to examine how the battles were won or lost. According to History Television, "This series approaches the perennially interesting topic of famous battles in a fresh and exhilarating way. Focusing on the battlefield itself, each programme takes an important battle telling its story and posing a puzzling central question about the battle that recent scientific research is helping to illuminate - a contemporary journey of discovery and a compelling story from the past."F1: The Academy
2025
F1: The Academy
2025
star 6.4Fifteen young women break barriers in one of the world's most demanding sports as they race to get a female driver back on the Formula 1 grid.TaJeMno
2018
Sexplora
2016
Sexplora
2016
star 6Discover everything there is to know about that three letter word that turns us all on: SEX.Legenden
1998
Affaires sensibles
2021
Sins of Our Mother
2022
Sins of Our Mother
2022
star 7When Lori Vallow's kids vanished, the search for them unearthed a trail of suspicious deaths, a new husband who shared her doomsday views — and murder.Thomas Jefferson
1997
Thomas Jefferson
1997
star 8The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France, his two presidential terms, his retirement at Monticello and more.Artists in Love
2016
Artists in Love
2016
A Sky Arts Production Hub docu-series that gives an insight into the relationships between writers, musicians, directors, painters and their muses, from Federico Fellini and Giulietta Masina to Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe.Destination: Pluto
2015
Destination: Pluto
2015
star 5It was a rendezvous a decade in the making. The New Horizons spacecraft rocketed from Earth to provide the first ever close-ups of the farthest planet in our solar system, Pluto. Join New Horizons and its team as it makes its historic approach, revealing a world unlike any other we've ever seen. Interviews with leading team members and planetary scientists will help us unlock the secrets of this far away planet.Allen Iv3rson
2025
Allen Iv3rson
2025
star 3.3An unprecedented look at the NBA legend's story. This unflinching docu-series uses never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews to reveal his remarkable rise from a poverty-stricken upbringing to cultural icon. It chronicles his sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering loyalty to family and community, showing how he redefined the game and empowered future generations.Rough Science
2000
Rough Science
2000
Science challenge series in which a team of five scientists pool their knowledge in order to complete a selection of set tasks.Global Eye
2025
Global Eye
2025
Award-winning investigations - revealing secrets, rooting out injustice, and exposing crime, corruption, and abuse. The biggest stories from BBC correspondents all over the world.
