Best Documentary TV Series - Page 193
Moon Machines
2008
star 0.5Moon Machines in the US and UK is a Science Channel HD documentary miniseries consisting of six episodes documenting the engineering challenges of the Apollo Program to land a man on the Moon. It covers everything from the iconic Saturn V to the Command Module, the Lunar Module, the Space Suits, the Guidance and Control Computer, and the Lunar Rover. It was created by the team who made In the Shadow of the Moon in association with NASA to commemorate the agency's fiftieth anniversary in 2008. It first aired in June 2008 and was released on DVD a year later in June 2009.Fightworld
2018
star 6.4Actor and fight enthusiast Frank Grillo travels the world, immersing himself in different fight cultures to understand their traditions and motivations.The Woodland Workshop
2022
star 2A team of expert craftspeople build incredible items for community heroes.Shangri-La
2019
star 7.4An intimate look at the creative process through the lens of legendary music producer Rick Rubin.The Kardashians: Billion Dollar Dynasty
2023
star 4From a sex tape to the White House, the remarkable story of how the Kardashians captured the world's imagination, defied their critics, built a family brand and became billionaires.Conan O'Brien Must Go
2024
star 8Conan O'Brien visits new friends he met through his podcast, "Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan," where he dives deep with listeners from across the country and the world.Sandhogs
2008
Sandhogs
2008
Sketchbook
2022
star 7An intimate instructional documentary series, that takes us onto the desks and into the lives of talented artists and animators. Each episode focuses on a single artist teaching us how to draw a single iconic character from a Walt Disney Animation Studios film.Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul
2023
star 6.8In this docuseries, a scrappy electronic cigarette startup becomes a multibillion-dollar company until an epidemic causes its success to go up in smoke.Rise and Fall of the Spartans
2002
star 8.3Explores every aspect of Sparta's culture, lifestyle, history and legacy. Author Steven Pressfield reflects on the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae, where a force led by 300 Spartan warriors stalled the advance of a hundred-thousand-plus strong Persian army for nearly a week. Scholars explore the factors that drove the Peloponnesian city-state to strive for martial excellence. Ancient accounts explain how Sparta's warriors were trained and detail their prowess in battle.Corleone: A History of la Cosa Nostra
2019
star 8How, from 1974 to 1993, Totò Riina (1930-2017), supreme boss of the Corleone family, ruled by blood and terror over the Sicilian Mafia. An implacable account, based on the testimony of his men and those who fought against them.Stephen Fry in America
2008
star 7.4Stephen Fry journeys across America, hoping to visit all 50 states of the country which has always fascinated him.Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels
2005
star 10Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels is a television show based on cook Rachael Ray and her travels around the world. However, in this show she is not restricted by a budget and showcases food from more upscale eateries. She tries different types of food from each place she visits, and gives a "Hot List of Values", which includes some of her favorite places visited from $40 a Day. The show airs on the Food Network and is her fourth Food Network program. It first aired on August 26, 2005. She provides voiceovers for most of the show and is shown at only one or two places. Her husband, John Cusimano, usually accompanies her at the one or two restaurants she visits per episode. Forty-one episodes were produced during the series' first two years; Ray stated on a September 7, 2007 appearance on Late Show with David Letterman that she had just completed work on twenty additional episodes, which had begun airing the previous week./DRIVE
2014
/DRIVE
2014
Cars and motor sports from around the world are featured in this adaptation of the hit Web series.American Style
2019
star 1An examination of how America’s changing style through the decades has mirrored the political, social, and economic climate of the time. Using archival footage and interviews with fashion experts and cultural figures, the series highlights the most iconic moments from fashion and pop culture, giving audiences a front row seat to the runway of American history.The War of Lebanon
2000
The War of Lebanon
2000
This documentary chronicles the Lebanese civil war (1975-1990) in fifteen episodes. It includes interviews with Lebanese, Arab, Israeli, American and European commentators and politicians, military personnel, militia leaders and civilian victims. The content is based on historical and archived material. This 2-year project cost several hundred thousand dollars and entailed filming over 150 hours of interviews with the major players in the events that took place in Lebanon between 1976 – 1990. Moreover, the program presents in the 1st two episodes the historical background of the major events that influenced the course of the 15-year war.Paranormal 911
2019
star 7.9A shocking number of 911 emergencies end in paranormal encounters. Paranormal 911 explores these events through eye-witness accounts of the first responders who lived them. This gripping drama-doc takes viewers into the unexpected paranormal encounters of first responders.Martha Bakes
2011
star 7.5Learn to create the finest desserts and goodies in your own home. Martha Stewart shares the best baking tips and techniques, giving you the confidence to create delectable baked goods, from scratch, in your own kitchen.
