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The Heroin Wars
1996
The Heroin Wars
1996
History of the narcotics trade in Burma and the War on Drugs. In 1964, director Adrian Cowell and cameraman Chris Menges went to mountainous eastern Burma to film the Shan revolutionary forces fighting a bloody civil war against the military dictatorship. The impoverished Shans had only one way to finance the war: opium. Cowell has returned several times over the last 30 years to record the ongoing civil war and the burgeoning opium trade. The first and last episodes are produced in association with WGBH/FRONTLINE.Fatal Forecast
2021
Fatal Forecast
2021
A in-depth look at the increase in major weather events, and their consequences and with a panel of experts, scientists and meteorologists.Billy and Us
2020
Billy and Us
2020
star 8Documentary exploring the impact Billy Connolly had on Scotland's cultural landscape.The Why Files
2020
The Why Files
2020
star 9A weekly YouTube video podcast that explores the strange and weird of this world and beyond.Brilliant Creatures
2014
Brilliant Creatures
2014
Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson traces the footsteps of Germaine Greer, Barry Humphries, Clive James and Robert Hughes arguing these Australian giants didn't just join the cultural revolution in the 60s - they led it.Confessions: Animal Hoarding
2010
Chronicling the compulsions of people who possess numerous animals as pets, with insights into the psychology behind their behavior.Shattered Hearts
2022
Shattered Hearts
2022
American TV host, model and social activist Ananda Lewis looks at doomed love triangles, controlling relationships and dangerous romantic obsessions that end in murder.Everything and Nothing
2011
star 7.6Two-part documentary which deals with two of the deepest questions there are - what is everything, and what is nothing? Professor Jim Al-Khalili searches for an answer to these questions as he explores the true size and shape of the universe and delves into the amazing science behind apparent nothingness.Hollywood Decoded
2017
Royal Wedding Watch
2018
Royal Wedding Watch
2018
Go behind the headlines with Meredith Vieira for the history, ceremony and traditions shaping the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Experts, commentators and guests join Vieira and U.K. host Matt Baker, while Anita Rani reports from Windsor.Jesus and Islam
2015
Jesus and Islam
2015
star 1Jesus of Nazareth, the founding figure of Christianity, is also an exceptional character in the Koran. Why? In what way? A deep investigation around the world exploring the rise of Islam during the time of prophet Muhammad.How The Earth Works
2013
How The Earth Works
2013
star 10Biologist Liz Bonnin and geologist Martin Pepper set out on a global expedition to answer the most thought-provoking questions in earth science today. Throughout history, such geologic events as volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, tectonic plate motion, earthquakes, and asteroid impacts have continually reshaped Earth's surface, spreading chaos across the planet. By performing experiments, making observations in the field, and consulting expert scientists, the eight-part series works to uncover Earth's immeasurable capacity to create and destroy.On the Edge
2018
On the Edge
2018
star 8Survival instructor Marc Mouret have 100 days to sharpen his body and mind to take on extraordinary challenges.Stenbeck
2013
Stenbeck
2013
The unlikely story of Sweden's most controversial big business owner, who in the 1970s steered the Kinnevik family business from traditional industry to becoming a giant in telephony and media.Mysteries of the Universe: Our Solar System
2020
star 8See the ultimate guide to the Solar System from the dedicated people who sent spacecraft to explore the sun and the planets, and witness their astonishing tales of discovery as they reveal wonders never seen before.Modrá krev
2017
Cinema 3.0
2023
Cinema 3.0
2023
The documentary series tells about the history of the new Russian cinema in the context of events that changed Russia forever. The narrative is built in chronological order: from 1992, when the first film was released, where "Russia" was listed in the output data instead of "USSR", to the present. Directors, actors and producers will share their memories of the path in Russian cinema. Among them are Fyodor Bondarchuk, Gosha Kutsenko, Evgeny Tsyganov, Zhora Gooseberry, Pyotr Buslov, Elena Lyadova, Vladimir Khotinenko, Valeria Guy Germanika, Sergey Selyanov, Egor Konchalovsky and many others.Billy Connolly's Big Send Off
2014
star 7.2Billy Connolly undertakes a personal journey to evaluate and explore the ways in which we deal with the end of our lives - across all religious, cultural and social boundaries. With his trademark charisma and curiosity, he discovers what death means to different communities and the diverse ways in which it is marked.
