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The Food That Built America Snack Sized
2021
star 7Delving even deeper into the stories behind the ruthless innovators and entrepreneurs featured in The Food that Built America, this docuseries spotlights the rest of the story you didn’t know, telling the super-charged, bite-sized history of all of the foods you love in 30 minutes or less.DNA Nation
2016
DNA Nation
2016
Who are we? And where do we come from? Australia's greatest Olympian Ian Thorpe, iconic Indigenous actor Ernie Dingo, and TV presenter and Queen of Eurovision Julia Zemiro set off on an epic journey of genetic time travel to find out.Serial Killer with Piers Morgan
2017
star 3.6Through intense prison interviews, Piers Morgan revisits the crimes of three convicted serial killers and learns more about their motives.The Story of the Songs
2020
star 5Examining the personal and musical development of bands and artists by investigating the stories behind three of their greatest hits.The Worst Jobs in History
2004
star 7The Worst Jobs in History is a British television series hosted by Tony Robinson on Channel 4. The second series was shown in March 2006 on History Television in Canada, then in April 2006 on Channel 4 in the UK. The first season is also shown with some regularity on History International. Tony Robinson tries his hand at each of the jobs, ultimately nominating which one he thought was the worst in each programme.Horror in the East
2002
Horror in the East
2002
star 8Horror in the East: Japan and the Atrocities of World War II is a BBC documentary film series that examines certain actions, including atrocities, and attitudes, of the Imperial Japanese Army in the lead up to and during World War II. The film also examines attitudes held by the British and Americans, toward the Japanese. It was written and produced by Laurence Rees and narrated by Samuel West.Chicago: City of the Century
2003
In just 60 years Chicago grew from a remote, swampy frontier town into one of the most explosively alive cities in the world. Captains of industry built empires through innovation, ingenuity, determination, and sheer ruthlessness, while the labor of millions of working men and women -- most of them immigrants from Ireland and Northern Europe -- helped reinvent the way America did business.Bug Out
2022
Bug Out
2022
star 7This four-part investigative documentary series holds the magnifying glass to one of the most bizarre crimes in recent history: the theft of 7,000 living bugs from the Philadelphia Insectarium. Delve into this whodunnit through exclusive interviews with insect collectors, bug smugglers, and the law enforcement agencies charged with looking into this case.Scandal Made Me Famous
2016
star 6.4Documentary series that shows the unforgettable stories that turned everyday people into household names—from Casey Anthony and Lorena Bobbitt to Amy Fisher and Tonya Harding. Each hour-long episode unfolds in the storytelling tradition of the fan favorite original series Murder Made Me Famous but Scandal Made Me Famousproves you don't have to kill to become a notorious celebrity—you just have to be a part of a killer scandal.Motor Pickers
2020
Motor Pickers
2020
Classic car expert Paul Cowland and builder-restorer Helen Stanley help buyers find their dream car. They use their expertise to pick a vehicle that fits the specification and budget, whether it's an SUV or a high-end sports car.DC Universe Presents
2018
DC Universe Presents
2018
star 10There are as many stories in the DC Universe as there are stars and this is your star-studded introduction to the greatest movies, shows, animations, and comic books ever to come from DC. Let the fresh and classic stars of DC, and some very special guests, be your tour guide through the biggest adventure in the history of fandom.Moving Art
2014
Moving Art
2014
star 5Experience nature's art as filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg highlights the beauty that lurks in oceans, forests, deserts and flowers.Wasted Windfall
1994
Wasted Windfall
1994
Three part documentary series about the discovery and exploitation of North Sea oil and its political and economic consequences.South Atlantic
2015
South Atlantic
2015
South Atlantic, a documentary filmed along the Argentinian coast that shows the most extensive record of the region's marine ecosystems, from the exuberant Isla de los Estados in the province of Tierra del Fuego, traveling along the coasts of Patagonia, to the province of Buenos Aires.Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge
2017
star 6.9A chronicle of the last 50 years of American music, politics and popular culture through the perspective of Rolling Stone magazine. An exhilarating visual and musical experience of the magazine’s history featuring performances by a dazzling array of artists and showcasing the groundbreaking work of its writers.Telescope
1963
Telescope
1963
star 6Telescope is a Canadian documentary series which aired on CBC Television between 1963 and 1973. The series was hosted by Fletcher Markle, which profiled notable Canadian people from celebrities to the unknown, who made a difference. Starting in September 1966, Telescope was the first regular colour broadcast in Canada. It's producer was Sam Levene. In 2008, CBC offered 10 episodes of Telescope on their Digital Archives website. The episodes are from the 1970-1971 season, and feature new host Ken Kavanagh. Among those profiled were game show host Monty Hall, publisher Mel Hurtig, journalist Pat Carney, actor John Vernon, author Farley Mowat, amusement park impresario Patty Conklin, and underwater explorer Joe MacInnis. A 1970 episode featured actor Donald Sutherland including early footage of his son Kiefer. Mentalist Uri Geller followed a week later by Ray Hyman and Jerry Andrus who explained and duplicated Geller's "paranormal" feats.True Crimes
1992
True Crimes
1992
star 7Each episode presents a new true crime case, modern or historical. Michael Winner hosts, providing exposition through voiceovers due to low production values. He often delivers a patronizing moral conclusion.Rico: Dream Big
2022
