Documentary TV Series - Page 145
Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity
2023
star 8.6A cinematic ode to jazz legend, Wayne Shorter. Depicted in 3 portals, the viewer is transported into prolific periods of Shorter's life and how through adversity, he grew to greatness, shattered the limitations of jazz, and became one of the most influential musicians and composers in American music.Mysterious Planet
2020
Amérikologie
2011
Amérikologie
2011
探索·发现
2024
探索·发现
2024
Trump: An American Dream
2017
star 6.6Friends, associates and critics reveal the truly American story of Donald Trump, the brash businessman who defied the odds to become U.S. president.Balls Deep
2016
Balls Deep
2016
star 8Intrepid host Thomas Morton hangs out with different groups of people and gives their lives a try. It's sort of like a foreign-exchange program, but for subcultures instead of countries. And there's only one student in it.The Japanese Tradition
2007
star 9A series of skits revolving around poking fun at Japanese traditions, such as the art of romance, apologies, and sushi-eating.The Living Planet
1984
The Living Planet
1984
star 8.5David Attenborough examines the ways in which animals and plants adapt to their surroundings.A History of Antisemitism
2022
star 6.8A detailed account of the two millennia of intolerance and persecution suffered by the Jews, from antiquity to the present day.American Veteran
2021
American Veteran
2021
This four-part documentary series traces the veteran experience across the arc of American history and explores the present-day divide between civilian and veteran communities.Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema
2018
star 7.1Mark Kermode reveals the film-making tricks and techniques behind classic movie genres, from romcoms to horrors.First Peoples
2015
First Peoples
2015
star 8A five-part series that features the latest research exploring how early humans evolved. See how the mixing of prehistoric human genes led the way for our species to survive and thrive around the globe. Archaeology, genetics and anthropology cast new light on 200,000 years of history, detailing how early humans became dominant.Operation Walküre
1971
Operation Walküre
1971
star 6"Operation Valkyrie" was the name of an official alarm plan during the Second World War. With the help of this plan, the conspirators around Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg wanted to bring about the overthrow of Germany on July 20, 1944. The events are well known: Stauffenberg's assassination attempt failed, Adolf Hitler remained alive. In addition to the purely scenic reconstruction, this two-part, documentary-style film consists of interspersed interviews and reports with eyewitnesses and survivors who were directly involved. Everything that is available in the way of authentic testimony about July 20, 1944 is examined and documented with the highest degree of realism.Trump Takes On the World
2021
star 8.7After one of the most shocking presidencies in history, Donald Trump's top advisers and the leaders who clashed with him lift the lid on the critical moments of his foreign policy.Painting With John
2021
Painting With John
2021
star 7.6Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, each episode finds artist John Lurie ensconced at his worktable, where he hones his intricate watercolor techniques and shares his reflections on what he’s learned about life.Movie Magic
1994
Movie Magic
1994
star 8Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.Legends of Speed
2015
Legends of Speed
2015
star 4With personal interviews, Legends of Speed not only describes dramatic happenings on the race tracks, but also puts a spotlight on the fears, and the courage of the drivers and their relatives. All of them deal differently with the extreme sport of "Formula One" racing, but they all have one thing in common and that is the will to win.The Genius of Charles Darwin
2008
star 7.5The Genius of Charles Darwin is a three-part television documentary, written and presented by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. It was first shown in August 2008 on Channel 4. It won Best TV Documentary Series 2008 at the British Broadcast Awards in January 2009.Forensic Factor
2003
Forensic Factor
2003
Forensic Factor presents the world's best CSI's armed with the latest investigative tools in the hunt to catch elusive criminals. Each episode explores one baffling case, revealing the amazing science being used by North America's top crime fighters.
