Documentary TV Series - Page 489
Breakout
2010
Breakout
2010
star 7The dramatic stories behind some of the most high-profile jailbreaks in recent history, and the ingenious detective work that led to the escapees' successful recapture. Each breakout is told by the dangerous and often highly intelligent criminals who escape, and the professional, determined law enforcement teams who hunt them down.The People v. The Klan
2021
A four-part docuseries about the little-known true story of Beulah Mae Donald, a Black mother in Alabama, who took down the Ku Klux Klan after the brutal murder and lynching of her son, Michael. He was just nineteen years old and found dead, hanging from a tree in Mobile, on March 21, 1981. Black community leaders immediately suspected it was a Klan lynching, but local law enforcement was slow to acknowledge that the murder was racially motivated. When the investigation stalled, Beulah Mae and local Black leaders refused to back down until Michael’s killers and the hateful organization they belonged to received justice.Micky Flanagan's Detour de France
2014
Bon voyage Micky! For his first-ever documentary series, the comedian is heading across the Channel to take in the sights and sounds of France, hopping on a bike to put his spin on the Tour de France - think Champagne vineyards, Belgian beer and nudist camps. Along for the ride is Flanagan's best pal of some 15 years, Noel Lynch - a brickie and cycling enthusiast.Jamie's Great Britain
2011
star 7Jamie Oliver travels the country searching for new ideas and inspiration and to find out what makes British food great.Sexotuto
2021
Sexotuto
2021
Les rois du bloc
2022
Les rois du bloc
2022
Mysterious Islands
2024
Mysterious Islands
2024
star 7Mysterious Islands takes viewers on an unforgettable adventure to explore the most enigmatic islands on the planet. Weaving together CGI, archival footage, and expert testimony—and with up to four incredible stories per one-hour episode—it's a wild ride as these incredible outposts gradually reveal their secretsUnbelievable Moments Caught on Camera
2014
Alistair Stewart presents incredible clips of eyewitness footage, filmed by members of the public.Black Life: Untold Stories
2023
This new CBC documentary series uses contemporary interviews and archival footage to chronicle Canada’s long history of anti-Black racism, including episodes on police brutality and the rise of hip-hop music.Naked News Uncovered
2013
Naked News Uncovered
2013
star 5.4A funny behind the scenes series about Naked News as they battle to regain their former glory.States of America
2020
States of America
2020
In the United States, you may have been born in one state or even in a different country. You may go to school or work in another community, and then move somewhere else by choice or circumstance. What is it that ties us to these places and makes us call them home? And how does our state affect who we are and how we identify ourselves? In a time where identity, unity and belonging are under scrutiny, STATES OF AMERICA asks these questions in lyrical short documentaries. Featuring everyday people as distinct as the physical and cultural landscapes they call home, these films begin to portray a mosaic of America's famously emerging identity.Who Killed Jill Dando?
2023
star 6.6Revisit the shocking 1999 murder of beloved TV presenter Jill Dando, which continues to mystify experts and the public, in this in-depth documentary.Jay & Pamela
2025
Jay & Pamela
2025
Follows a couple — both 3 feet and four inches tall — who share the same rare brittle bone disorder.The Century
1999
Shootout!
2005
Shootout!
2005
star 7Shootout! was a documentary series featured on The History Channel and ran for two seasons from 2005 to 2006. It depicts actual firefights between United States military personnel and other combatants. There are also occasional episodes dedicated to police or S.W.A.T. team firefights, as well as Wild West shootouts. It also now has a feature of downloading and playing a first-person shooter detailing some of the battles. The battles include skirmishes from World War II, the Vietnam War, and the ongoing War on Terror in Afghanistan and during the 2003-2010 Iraq War. Season 1 was produced for The History Channel by Greystone Communications and Season 2 was produced by Flight 33 Productions. The series was created by Dolores Gavin and Louis Tarantino.Black Omnibus
1973
Black Omnibus
1973
James Earl Jones hosts an interview and performance series exclusively for African-American musicians, comedians, and performers.How Cities Work
2013
How Cities Work
2013
star 2We turn on the shower and there’s clean water. We buy food grown on the other side of the world from the shop next door. We get the train, tube or light railway into the office. We boot up the computer and there’s power. Our cities are like huge complex living organisms and just like the human body; our cities rely on its vital organs—its infrastructure—power, transport, food, water, and buildings to keep it and the people who live and work there alive. This series explores how these vital systems work. If our cities are to prosper bold new solutions are needed. We will visit many of the ingenious engineering projects and vital enterprises that will keep our cities running in the years to come. Actuality will drive the narrative. We’ll meet the individuals who perform surprising and unseen tasks that keep the power on and the water flowing.
