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Of Black America
1968
Of Black America
1968
Of Black America was a series of seven one-hour documentaries presented by CBS News in the summer of 1968, at the end of the Civil Rights Movement and during a time of racial unrest (Martin Luther King had been assassinated that spring and riots in many cities had followed). The groundbreaking[1] series explored various aspects of the history and current state of African-American community.A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair
2022
star 7.2A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair examines the case of Florence Cassez and Israel Vallarta, alleged kidnappers and one of the most notable and scandalous cases in Mexico’s history. Through interviews and analysis of public records, the documentary details the irregularities of this case and throws light on the people at the center of what became a diplomatic scandal between Mexico and France.Amelia Earhart: The Lost Evidence
2017
star 8Former FBI official Shawn Henry investigates new, shocking evidence that aviator Amelia Earhart was captured by the Japanese military, including a photograph that purports to show Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan alive after their disappearance. Evidence includes documents containing new information indicating that the U.S. government knew that she was in the custody of a foreign power, and may have covered it up.The Motorbike Show
2011
star 7Presenter, motorcycle adventurer and writer, Henry Cole, takes a look at the world of motorcycling.The Making of Me
2008
Cops Gone Bad with Will Mellor
2024
Cops Gone Bad with Will Mellor delves into shocking cases of officers turned criminals, exposing their plots and abuse of power.Mars Rising
2007
star 6.8Taking a look at how challenges are being handled to prepare for a manned flight to Mars.The Toys That Built America
2021
star 7This four-part docuseries showcases visionaries such as the Parker Brothers, Milton Bradley and Ruth Handler who transformed a small toy company into the billion-dollar empire now known as Mattel. It reveals the little-known stories behind groundbreaking innovations like the Frisbee® and accidental discoveries like how the Slinky was created.BBS: The Documentary
2005
star 7.7Long before the Internet escaped from the lab, connecting the planet and redefining what it meant to meant to be a computer user... ...there was a brave and pioneering band of hobbyists who spent their time, money and sanity setting up their home computers and phone lines to welcome anyone who called. By using a modem, anyone who knew the phone number of these machines could connect to them, leave messages, play games, send and receive files in a virtual community... and millions did. They called these places "Bulletin Board Systems", or BBSes. Their collections of messages, rants thoughts and dreams became the way that an entire generation learned about being online.72 Dangerous Animals: Asia
2018
star 6.4From fangs to claws to venomous stings, they all wield deadly weapons. But which creature will be crowned the fiercest of all?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.Duck Family Treasure
2022
star 8Expert duck hunters, Jase and Jep Robertson are hunting something new – buried treasure! With the help of their quick-witted Uncle Si and expert treasure hunter, Murry Crowe, Jase and Jep are ready to uncover some incredible historicalRock Legends
2013
star 8Looking at these major artists, we discover the story of their lives and the impact they made on popular culture. Interviews with well known music critics, news archive and performance.Freakshow
2013
star 5.2Freakshow is an American unscripted reality documentary television series from AMC that chronicles the operations of former music producer Todd Ray's Venice Beach Freakshow. The series premiered on February 14, 2013, preceded by the mid-season premiere of Comic Book Men and followed by the series premiere of Immortalized. The show was given a greenlight along with Immortalized on August 16, 2012. It was announced in April 2013 that the series has been renewed for a second season.My Music with Rhiannon Giddens
2023
Performances and conversations with breakout artists across several genres of American traditional music.Mummies Unwrapped
2019
star 5.8The quest of Egyptologist, archaeologist and linguist and three-time Emmy Award winner, Ramy Romany, to unlock the fascinating secrets of mummies.
