Documentary TV Series - Page 219
Secrets of Size: Atoms to Supergalaxies
2022
star 7.7In this mind-bending series, Jim Al-Khalili explores the vast range of size in the universe, from tiny atoms to gigantic, interconnected galaxies.Expedition Africa
2009
Expedition Africa
2009
The program follows four modern day explorers—a navigator, a wildlife expert, a survivalist, and a journalist—as they substantially retrace H.M. Stanley's famed expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone. Their route deviates somewhat from Stanley's in that it includes a treacherous crossing of the Uluguru Mountains, which Stanley circumvented.Trial 4
2020
Trial 4
2020
star 7Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.Mighty Trains
2016
Mighty Trains
2016
star 5.8A journey riding the rails around the world, from the locomotive to rail traffic control to the maintenance depot.Receiver
2024
Receiver
2024
star 7.7This riveting sports series follows the 2023 season of NFL receivers Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Amon-Ra St. Brown.Lac-Mégantic - This Is Not an Accident
2023
star 9Lac-MeĢgantic investigates one of the worst oil train tragedies in history: a foreseeable catastrophe ignited by corporate and political negligence.Pillar of Fire
1981
Pillar of Fire
1981
star 9.5Pillar of Fire focuses on the History of Zionism, beginning in 1896, in the wake of Theodor Herzl's revival of the concept of Jewish nationalism and continues to follow the Jewish People in the 20th century, the early stages of Zionism, followed by the waves of Aliyah prior to the founding of Israel, the Revival of the Hebrew language, the Ottoman Empire's rule in over the Land of Israel, the British Mandate, Anti-Semitism in Europe, the rise of Nazism and The Holocaust, the history of the Yishuv, the Jewish struggle for independence, and ends in 1948, with the Israeli Declaration of Independence.Schau in meine Welt!
2012
Schau in meine Welt!
2012
Metropolis
2008
Metropolis
2008
The Century: America's Time
1999
star 8The Century: America's Time is a 15-part series of documentaries produced by the American Broadcasting Company on the 20th century and the rise of the United States as a superpower. The documentary originally aired on The History Channel in 1999. Another earlier series, simply called "The Century" also produced by ABC, appeared on the ABC network in 1999, and also later appeared on the History Channel. It consists of six two-hour shows with each chronicling two different events based around a common theme.Sphinx – Secrets of the History
1994
star 3.3This German format is not a series properly speaking, as it has no permanent cast or script continuity, but presents each time a 45 minutes documentary, usually in part presented as a docudrama (not faction, as close to scientific knowledge as possible, but visually attractive), elaborating a specific historical theme, widely varied, often exotic in the sense of a far time (as far back as prehistoric times) and/or place (around the globe), although some episodes fit together well, chronologically or thematically, but always fit to be watched separately. Usually authentic locations are used, as well as scenes from and/or interviews about the scientific research it is based upon.Movie Life: House of Wax
2005
star 7.6Ever wonder what it's really like to be in a movie? Go behind the scenes of House of Wax with Chad, Elisha, Paris and Jared.American Patchwork: Songs and Stories of America
1990
From 1978 to 1985 Alan Lomax traveled the American South and Southwest with a television crew to document regional folklore with deep historical roots. From the resulting 400 hours of footage came the five-program series American Patchwork, which aired on PBS in 1991.The Dark Side of Porn
2005
star 5.1This documentary series examines the adult entertainment industry.The Turning Point: To Be Destroyed
2024
To Be Destroyed follows author Dave Eggers as he meets with students and teachers in the Rapid City, SD school district where his novel The Circle was pulled from shelves along with works by Alison Bechdel, Stephen Chbosky, Bernardine Evaristo and Imbolo Mbue. Through footage of heated school board meetings, community rallies and interviews with locals, we learn how these books were designated “to be destroyed."Code Québec
2021
Code Québec
2021
star 7Dave Ouellet paints a picture of Quebecers that will surprise you, for better or for worse! With humour and over the course of numerous encounters, he illustrates and nuances the results of polls from the book “Code Québec,” co-authored by Jean-Marc Léger.Lorne Greene's New Wilderness
1982
Lorne Greene's New Wilderness was a Canadian television nature documentary series starting in 1982 starring Lorne Greene. The series initially aired on CTV but was later widely syndicated. It was a followup to an earlier, similar 1970s documentary series entitled Untamed World. It is a multiple award-winning wildlife program, number one in its time slot for five years running, and provides stunning photography coupled with a genuine feeling for the subject matter. There are 104 episodes in the series, each 30 minutes long.Secret Sauce with Todd Graves
2023
Follows fry cook and cashier Todd Graves, as he meets different people and learns about their paths to success, inspiring viewers to pursue their dreams.
