Documentary TV Series - Page 182
Now Hear This
2019
Now Hear This
2019
Now Hear This is a primetime PBS miniseries now filming its 5th season that brings the greatest music ever written to millions of viewers, with modern storytelling that captivates. Now Hear This opens the world of classical music to new audiences, while giving existing fans new ways to love their music. Now Hear This is presented by Great Performances, celebrating its 50th season on PBS, and this year begins international distribution.The Seventh Day
2005
The Seventh Day
2005
This five-hour documentary traces the history of the Sabbath. Hosted by award-winning actor Hal Holbrook, the series features more than fifty historians, theologians and other experts. Backed up with careful documentation, "The Seventh Day" is an authoritative presentation of the controversy over Saturday and Sunday as Christian days of worship.When Louis Met...
2000
When Louis Met...
2000
star 7A fly-on-the-wall series showing Louis Theroux spending time with guest celebrities.Bloodline Detectives
2020
Bloodline Detectives
2020
star 7.5Detectives and forensic experts recount the most extraordinary cold cases that were solved using the revolutionary technique of familial DNA testing.Primal Survivor
2016
Primal Survivor
2016
star 7.2Hazen Audel embarks on an epic trek that will mirror a traditional Berber nomad journey across the Saharan desert cauldron to an oasis.The Owl's Legacy
1989
The Owl's Legacy
1989
star 9.5A 13-part documentary series by Chris Marker examining how ancient Greek ideas continue to shape modern Western thought. Each episode centers on a single Greek word—such as “democracy,” “philosophy,” or “mythology”—through conversations filmed in cities around the world. Combining symposium-style discussions with archival footage and visual motifs of the owl, Marker creates an expansive reflection on the enduring legacy of Greece.Call Me Ted
2024
Call Me Ted
2024
star 7The life and legacy of Ted Turner is told in his own words in this six-part documentary series.Lenox Hill
2020
Lenox Hill
2020
star 6.8From birth to brain surgery: This docuseries provides an intimate look at the lifesaving work of four doctors at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC.Red Empire
1990
Red Empire
1990
A thorough summarized history of the Soviet Union, from the socio-political origins for the Bolshevik Revolution of October 1917 to the near end of Mikhail Gorbachev's government, immediately prior to the downfall of "real communism" and the splitting of the USSR. Conducted by British historian Robert Conquest, narrative benefits from a careful research of archive footage and from recent interviews with mostly common who participated in the events.SPRINT
2024
SPRINT
2024
star 7.1Elite sprinters navigate training, media scrutiny and fierce competition in this sports series following their race to become the world's fastest humans.Mundo Hacker
2014
Mundo Hacker
2014
History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan
2023
star 6.5Since the creation of currency, money has made the world go round and people have done anything and everything in their power to get their hands on a lot of it, including formulating some of the most devious and high-stakes heist attempts of all time. Using dramatic recreations, dynamic storytelling and cutting-edge visual effects, alongside first-person witness accounts from the people who were there, “History’s Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan” delves into the intricate schemes and audacity of the criminal masterminds who risked their freedom for a shot at a lifetime of wealth and riches. Brosnan, who is embedded into each heist through state-of-the-art technology, brings each global news headline to life by putting viewers at the heart of the action and breaking down every aspect of the plan including the conniving team, the mark, the execution and finally the aftermath.Unabomber: In His Own Words
2020
star 7.3Anchored by a rare interview, this docuseries details Ted Kaczynski's path from a young intellectual to one of the most feared people in US history.Traffic Cops
2003
Traffic Cops
2003
star 7.2Cameras follow the officers of the Road Policing Units and Road Crime Teams of several UK law enforcement departments.Life in the Undergrowth
2005
star 8.3David Attenborough reveals the amazing stories behind the tiny lives of invertebrates, exploring their incredible miniature world with ground-breaking camerawork and technology.Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump
2021
star 6.5Pulling back the curtain on life at a privately owned TV station in the small desert town of Pahrump, Nevada, revealing a colorful cast of characters in front of and behind the cameras.Lost Land of the Volcano
2009
star 7.5An international team of scientists, cavers and wildlife filmmakers venture deep into the heart of the remote tropical island of New Guinea.An Aussie Goes Bolly
2008
An Aussie Goes Bolly
2008
An Aussie Goes Bolly was an Australian reality television series which aired on the pay TV channel FOX8 in 2008. The six-part series featured Australian cricket fan Gus Worland following the Australian cricket team during their 2007 tour of India. The series was a sequel to Worland's 2006 series An Aussie Goes Barmy, and was narrated and produced by Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman, who had been "best mates" with Worland since they attended the same kindergarten in Australia. During a match in Mumbai, Worland stood up to 47,000 Indian fans who were making racial taunts against Australian player Andrew Symonds. The series won the Astra Award for best Sports Program on Australian Pay TelevisionExplore Japan
2016
Explore Japan
2016
Japan continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, arts and science from around the world. People’s encounters trigger the fusion of Japan’s and the world’s diverse culture, unceasingly producing a myriad of new phenomena and events. This series will feature how various culture in modern Japan and overseas blend together and influence each other.Robbie Coltrane's Critical Evidence
2016
star 8Get an insight into most complex murder cases examined by the British police, where host Robbie Coltrane sheds light on the entire investigation process and the challenges they faced.
