Documentary TV Series - Page 191
War and Peace in the Nuclear Age
1989
War and Peace in the Nuclear Age, first broadcast in 1989, is a thirteen-part PBS series on the origins and evolution of nuclear competition between the United States and the former Soviet Union. The series examined the rivalry for power and how it shaped the diplomacy, negotiation, ethical debates, and doctrine of deterrence that ran through the forty-year history of the nuclear age. This collection contains the full interviews and selected stock footage from the series.Germanwings: What Happened on Flight 9525?
2025
star 5Investigators, experts and relatives of victims scrutinize the plane crash of Germanwings Flight 9525, with emphasis on the official version of events told from different perspectives.The Planets
2019
The Planets
2019
star 8.3Professor Brian Cox explores the dramatic lives of the eight majestic planets/worlds that make up our solar system.Diana
1984
Diana
1984
star 5The very different lives of Jan Leigh, a poor but studious young country lad, and Diana Gayelorde-Sutton, the equally single minded daughter of a rich landowner, from the 1920s through to post-war Britain.Playing Shakespeare
1984
Playing Shakespeare
1984
star 10John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.FDR
2023
FDR
2023
star 6.8The three-part miniseries chronicles the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the thirty-second President of the United States.The Century of Icons
2022
Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild
2012
star 7.4Sir David Attenborough looks back at the unparalleled changes in natural history that he has witnessed during his 60-year career.DW Documentary
2017
DW Documentary
2017
Exciting stories on a wide variety of topics from around the globe: DW brings viewers background reports from the worlds of politics, business, science, culture, nature, history, lifestyle and sport.Motion
2009
Motion
2009
Motion features host Greg Aiello as he explores a variety of outdoor activities. From the Channel Islands in California to Bryce Canyon National Park, Maui, and Big Sur, Aiello takes a Nature-lovers perspective on exploration. Often times filmed solely by Aiello himself, the show acts as a guide on how to adventure to less-traveled places. Camping on a budget, kayaking with friends, and hiking mountains with safety cables are examples of Aiello's hobbies that are documented for viewers to see. Each half hour episode takes viewers to a location off the beaten path, with directions on exactly how to get there. With summer and winter vacations highlighted, Motion is produced with the average outdoorsmen in mind. Aiello narrates throughout, providing an inside look into his climbing, hiking, photography, and general fitness abilities.Dead Men's Secrets
2002
Dead Men's Secrets
2002
A series that discusses secrets and mysteries during wars in the 20th century.True Life Crime: UK
2021
True Life Crime: UK
2021
star 6.2True Life Crime UK investigates the most harrowing true crime mysteries rocking headlines and social feeds. The victims were young; the crimes against them were shocking and haunting questions remain.Spartan X
2016
Allen Iv3rson
2025
Allen Iv3rson
2025
star 3An unprecedented look at the NBA legend's story. This unflinching docu-series uses never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews to reveal his remarkable rise from a poverty-stricken upbringing to cultural icon. It chronicles his sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering loyalty to family and community, showing how he redefined the game and empowered future generations.Dogfights
2006
Dogfights
2006
star 7.8Dogfights is a military aviation themed TV series depicting historical re-enactments of air-to-air combat that took place in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, as well as smaller conflicts such as the Gulf War and the Six-Day War. The program, which airs on the History Channel, consists of former fighter pilots sharing their stories of actual dogfights in which they took part, and uses computer-generated imagery to give the viewer a better perspective of what it is like to partake in aerial combat The series premiered on November 3, 2006.Taxicab Confessions
1995
Taxicab Confessions
1995
star 5.7Taxicab Confessions is a television series of hidden camera documentaries that have aired on HBO since January 1995. In segments taped in New York City and Las Vegas, the taxi drivers are also producers who steer both the vehicle and the conversations with passengers. When passengers enter the cab, they are recorded with several small cameras hidden in the taxi. The producer prompts passengers into discussing their past and/or present circumstances. This has led some participants to reflect on their life, recalling extreme tragedies or triumphs. Much is verbally or visually graphic, including explicit sex talk and sex acts performed in the back seat. At the end of the taxi ride, passengers are asked to sign waivers allowing the hidden camera footage to be used on the program, and footage of this revelation is sometimes seen during the closing credits.Corleone: A History of la Cosa Nostra
2019
star 7.9How, from 1974 to 1993, Totò Riina (1930-2017), supreme boss of the Corleone family, ruled by blood and terror over the Sicilian Mafia. An implacable account, based on the testimony of his men and those who fought against them.RocketJump: The Show
2015
RocketJump: The Show
2015
star 5.8A behind-the-scenes look at the RocketJump production team (Video Game High School) as they create phenomenal action-comedy short films. Each half-hour episode of the series will chronicle the filmmaking behind RocketJump’s newest short and will include an exclusive look at the short film itself.Cosmic Journeys
2009
Cosmic Journeys
2009
star 7.7Cutting-edge stories about the origins of the universe, black holes, exploding stars, the search for ET life, and the nature of the planets. How did the universe begin? Where will it end? Are there other worlds like Earth?Anubis Unlocked
2011
Anubis Unlocked
2011
A behind the scenes look at Nickelodeon's House Of Anubis and it's secrets, presented by the stars of the show.
