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Inside Pixar
2020
star 6.8This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios.Das Reich: Hitler's Death Squads
2015
star 6D-Day, June 6th, 1944. As the Allies storm the beaches of Normandy, Hitler orders the return of the Das Reich, the infamous Panzer elite division known for its mass murders in Ukraine and Belarus, based at that time in southwest of France. Its mission: to push the Allies back into the Atlantic and turn the tide of the conflict in favor of the Nazi Germany.Our America with Lisa Ling
2011
star 9Lisa Ling takes viewers along for an in-depth look at some of the most controversial and thought-provoking issues in the United States today, including religious movements, sex offenders, drug addiction and online brides. In each episode, Lisa immerses herself into the lives of the people she meets, offering compelling accounts of varied experiences and providing insight into some of our nation's most contentious issues. In sharing these stories, Lisa challenges viewers to understand different perspectives and even question what they themselves have always known to be true.Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science
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star 6This series features interesting crimes stories where forensic science played critical role in solving.Building The Dream
2013
star 8Many people think building their dream home is out of their budget. But it doesn't have to be. As far as architectural designer Charlie Luxton is concerned, it doesn't have to break the bank, and he wants to prove it. As presenter of `Building the Dream', Luxton works with potential homeowners looking to turn a plot of land into their dream home that suits their lifestyles but doesn't cost too much to build. He helps them get the best out of their designs and introduces them to others who have created their own dream homes. The first-time builders then must choose whether to take the advice under consideration in their designs or ignore it and stick to their original plans.The Hoarder Next Door
2012
star 7The Hoarder Next Door is a British documentary series about compulsive hoarding. Produced by Twenty Twenty and shown on Channel 4 it features psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses helping extreme hoarders. The show is narrated by Olivia Colman.Emergency Helicopter Medics
2018
star 9Britain's busiest air ambulance teams race to bring the hospital emergency department to where it's urgently neededRip It Up
2018
star 7The rise of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in the world - as told by the indie pioneers and global superstars who made the music, the people behind the scenes, and the fans.Social Studies
2024
star 5.5Filmed in Los Angeles over a school year, a diverse group of LA teens who open up their lives and phones to offer an intimate glimpse into how social media has reshaped childhood.Unnatural Selection
2019
star 6.9From eradicating disease to selecting a child's traits, gene editing gives humans the chance to hack biology. Meet the real people behind the science.Turkey: Empire of Erdogan
2023
star 10The inside story of Erdogan’s astonishing rise to power. With first-hand testimony from former president Abdullah Gul, former prime ministers, deputy PMs, party chiefs, opposition figures, analysts and journalists, this two-part series is a gripping and detailed account of the many battles Erdogan has had to fight along the way.Boulevard of Broken Dreams
2007
star 3Boulevard of Broken Dreams is an American documentary series that aired the E! television network from January to March 2007. The series focuses on stories about celebrities who have struggled with fame, staged major comebacks after falling from grace, or who met untimely ends.The Tower: A Tale of Two Cities
2007
star 8The Tower: A Tale of Two Cities is a British television documentary series based on the Pepys estate in Deptford, south-east London. The eight-part series premiered on 25 June 2007, on BBC One. In 2004, Lewisham council sold one of three adjacent public housing tower blocks on the economically deprived Pepys Estate to a private property developer. The tower was converted into luxury apartments and sold to people who, for the most part, did not grow up in the local area. The documentary was filmed over three years and chronicled the difficulties faced by some of the local residents in adapting to the changes sweeping the neighbourhood. Notable characters included heroin-addicted Leol and his alcoholic best friend Nicky, and the landlord of the local pub who is struggling with the challenges of satisfying his conservative 'old guard' and tempting the new arrivals - mostly young and relatively wealthy - into his traditional boozer. The Tower: A Tale of Two Cities won the best factual series BAFTA award in 2008.Pawn Stars: Best Of
2020
Len and Ainsley's Big Food Adventure
2015
star 8Strictly Judge Len Goodman has never eaten spaghetti or had a curry - now chef Ainsley Harriott is taking him around the country in a bid to educate his palate.Hitler's Secret Sex Life
2021
Hitler’s Secret Sex Life exposes the myriad of rumours, theories and disputed historical accounts of Adolf Hitler's sexual psychology. There is no shortage of experts on Hitler's sex life who consider his predictions to be a barometer of the dictator's twisted psyche. Each episode will address a specific time period of Hitler's alleged and proven sex life and explores the role it played in shaping his behaviour.Truth Behind the Moon Landing
2019
star 6.3Truth Behind the Moon Landing tests evidence and applies scientific reasoning to conspiracies with the help of former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin, Iraq War veteran and former FBI agent Chad Jenkins, and author Mike Bara.The Crime of the Century
2021
star 7.8A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.The World's Strangest UFO Stories
2006
star 8The incredible stories of aliens and UFOs from around the world, viewers will meet the experts, skeptics, and the extraterrestrial-obsessed who have dedicated their lives to uncovering the truth.Faith of the Century: A History of Communism
1999
star 8.5Communism spread to all of the continents of the word, lasting through four generations and over seven decades. Hundreds of millions of men and women were affected by this political system, one of the most unjust and bloodiest in history. Using newly discovered propaganda films and archival photos, these four episodes explore the mysteries of this totalitarian political machine that lured its share of important followers into the fold. Known as the red church, communism seduced its ardent followers like some earthly religion.
