Dr. Michelle Ward goes behind bars to interview violent murderers and offer insight into what drives people to kill. From her early doctorate research on psychopathy, to her ongoing study of criminal behavior, she possesses a unique ability to push murderers to the limit, getting them to admit things they wouldn't confess to anyone else. She is trained to go beyond excuses and get to the psychological core of why people commit heinous acts - and she does it alone in a room, face-to-face with coldblooded killers.
This documentary series is about the new digital stars living in the era of web 2.0, plunging into the lifestyle of the personalities and following the way they shape, control and market their image through their favorite social networks.
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is home to 15 proud arm wrestlers who have united to form an elite team: DAWT (Destroyer Arm Wrestling Team). They train like crazy to prepare for competitions in Quebec, Ontario and the U.S. These guys are not fighting for money, nor for glory. They are fighting for honour.
What would you do with your last 24 hours of freedom? Follow eight unexpected individuals as they go through their final 24 hours before they are incarcerated. Cameras document two seemingly normal people on their final day of freedom as they say their goodbyes and prepare their loved ones for the years they'll be away. A startling look at the consequences of crime and incarceration, from the devastation their sentences have wrought on their families to the aftermath their victims continue to endure. It's an emotional, unexpected look inside the machinery of the criminal justice system.
Real-life cases reveal how video evidence has been used to solve a murder, as police reveal how CCTV footage has unlocked the answer to baffling cases.
Namibia is a country of contrasts, from the arid savannahs to flowing rivers and rugged coastlines. This documentary explores the natural wonders of the country in southern Africa. Despite the dry and barren habitat, the Kalahari Desert in the east is home to a range of rare and fascinating creatures. Animals must be resourceful and clever to survive in the world’s oldest desert and one of the driest places on Earth, the Namib.
How do investigators find missing persons? Watch dramatizations mixed with interviews of actual law officers to find out how some of the most complex cases have been pursued.
Now Hear This is a primetime PBS miniseries now filming its 5th season that brings the greatest music ever written to millions of viewers, with modern storytelling that captivates. Now Hear This opens the world of classical music to new audiences, while giving existing fans new ways to love their music. Now Hear This is presented by Great Performances, celebrating its 50th season on PBS, and this year begins international distribution.
Films BYkids pairs teenagers from diverse cultures with accomplished filmmakers to create short personal documentaries that encourage understanding about universal issues and help foster empathy and global citizenry. Ashley Judd serves as series narrator, introducing each 30-minute film. The series is a collaboration between THIRTEEN and the non-profit, BYkids.
Explores the burning of the German Parliament building and how it led to the rise of Nazi dictatorship in the country a month after Adolf Hitler became chancellor.
Covering the full story of Scotland's most legendary mythical beast, including detailed analyses of Nessie, factoring in forensics and eyewitness accounts from those who claim to have even hunted the creature.