Documentary TV Series - Page 95
Moments of Wonder with Philomena Cunk
2014
star 8A series of short mockumentaries which aired as a recurring segment in 'Charlie Brookers's Weekly Wipe'The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice
2014
star 5.2Jo Brand is joined by three different celebrity Bake Off fans to shine a spotlight on the good, the bad and the soggy bottomed from the most recent episode.The Awful Truth
1999
The Awful Truth
1999
star 5.9The Awful Truth is a satirical television show that was directed, written, and hosted by filmmaker Michael Moore, and funded by the British broadcaster Channel 4.The American Buffalo
2023
The American Buffalo
2023
star 7.2The dramatic story of America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world—and the unforgettable characters who pointed the nation in a different direction.Rotten
2018
Rotten
2018
star 7.2This docuseries travels deep into the heart of the food supply chain to reveal unsavory truths and expose hidden forces that shape what we eat.Dark Tourist
2018
Dark Tourist
2018
star 6.7The definition of "tourism" is redefined as New Zealand filmmaker David Farrier sets his sights on the world of dark tourism. From nuclear tourism in Japan to Pablo Escobar-inspired tourism in Columbia to frontier tourism in Turkmenistan, David visits the world’s grisly and offbeat destinations, meeting travelers drawn to them, and the people telling these stories day after day.American Epic
2017
American Epic
2017
star 7.2Travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary Americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a three-part film narrated by Robert Redford, featuring Jack White, Nas, Taj Mahal and others.911 Crisis Center
2021
911 Crisis Center
2021
star 8.8An up-close and personal look at a team of 911 dispatchers at a call center just outside of Cleveland where they take on a never-ending bombardment of panic-stricken callers and save lives.Legendary Locations
2017
Legendary Locations
2017
star 8.5Josh Gates goes on an awe-inspiring journey to the most storied places on the planet.Marvel's 616
2020
Marvel's 616
2020
star 7.4Explore Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each documentary, helmed by a unique filmmaker, showcases the intersections of storytelling, pop culture, and fandom within the Marvel Universe.The Comedy Store
2020
The Comedy Store
2020
star 7.7This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World
1980
star 7.3Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World is a thirteen part British television series looking at unexplained phenomena from around the world. It was produced by Yorkshire Television for the ITV network and first broadcast in September 1980. Each program is introduced and book-ended by science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke in short sequences filmed in Sri Lanka. The bulk of the episodes are narrated by Gordon Honeycombe. The series was produced by John Fanshawe, John Fairley and directed by Peter Jones, Michael Weigall and Charles Flynn. It also featured a unique soundtrack composed by British artist Alan Hawkshaw. In 1981, Book Club Associates published a hardcover book with the same name, authored by Fairley and Welfare, where the contents of the show were further explored. It featured an introduction written by Clarke as well as his remarks at the end of each chapter or topic. In 1985, a paperback of this book was released by HarperCollins Publishers. The series was followed by Arthur C. Clarke's World of StrangeShanghai Vice
1999
Shanghai Vice
1999
In a city where heroin dealing can bring the death sentence, drug rings mean business…and so do the police. The activities of the city’s vice squad – including high-level sting operations and the interrogations of murder suspects and drug runners - are at the heart of the stories.TV o no TV
2008
TV o no TV
2008
Skyggesiden
2024
Skyggesiden
2024
star 10Skyggesiden (The Shadow Side) goes into detail with the biggest current crime cases - in the company of two of Denmark's most seasoned and knowledgeable crime journalists, Janni Pedersen and Carsten Norton.The New Yorker Presents
2016
star 6.8A groundbreaking series that brings America's most award-winning magazine, The New Yorker, to the screen with documentaries, short narrative films, comedy, poetry, animation, and cartoons from the hands of acclaimed filmmakers and artists.Hip Hop Brazil
2016
Hip Hop Brazil
2016
The Most Dangerous Roads in the World
2016
star 7Eight celebrities couples venture on the perilous mud roads along deep chasms and ravines, extreme mountain passes and terrifying jungle routes in The Most Dangerous Roads.Secrets of the Octopus
2024
star 8.3Octopuses are like aliens on Earth: three hearts, blue blood and the ability to squeeze through a space the size of their eyeballs. But there is so much more to these weird and wonderful animals. Intelligent enough to use tools or transform their bodies to mimic other animals and even communicate with different species, the secrets of the octopus are more extraordinary than we ever imagined.
