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Lawrence of Arabia, the battle for the Arab world
2003
An exploration into the man behind the film-inspired myth, from both Western and Arab perspectives. Thomas Edward Lawrence, a 24-year-old British spy, was a figurehead in the Arab struggle for independence. In 1916, he united Arab tribes and led them in a war against the Turks who ruled over them for 400 years. The consequences of his successes and failures sowed the seeds of conflict that continue to plague the troubled region even today.Infinity Hall Live
2012
Infinity Hall Live
2012
This Emmy-award winning series features performances by musical artists in the setting of a Victorian-era concert hall in Norfolk, Connecticut.Telemarketers
2023
Telemarketers
2023
star 7This docuseries chronicles the darkly comedic, unexpected 20-year journey of two unlikely office buddies, who stumble upon the murky truth behind the work they’ve been doing at a seedy New Jersey call center – persuading people to give money to charities – and vow to expose the crooked American telemarketing industry from within.Mein Bezirk
2010
Mein Bezirk
2010
River of No Return
2019
River of No Return
2019
star 7In the Frank Church Wilderness, the only means of transport and accessing supplies are by way of the largest un-dammed river in North America, the Salmon River, commonly referred to as “The River of No Return.” Under these circumstances, the residents of “The Frank” tackle everyday life in one of America’s last frontiers – from twenty-somethings seeking to test their limits, to the living legends of the River who have chosen to spend their lives there.Boogeymen: Monsters Among Us
2013
star 8BOOGEYMEN takes an in-depth look at the history of local monsters and travels to the small, picturesque towns where they appeared to listen to both believers and skeptics as they investigate the most recent sightings.L'académie Mira
2019
L'académie Mira
2019
Les Bleus 2018, The Russian Epic
2018
star 6.5Les Bleus 2018 – At The Heart of the Russian Epic is a documentary series that tells the story of an extraordinary adventure. At the core of Les Bleus, we see how the group lives and manages the pressure, the matches and gives its utmost to succeed. The film follows the team from the friendlies of March to June and their preparations in Clairefontaine up to the matches in the World Cup.YOASOBI - THE FILM 2
2024
Goliath
2023
Goliath
2023
star 6Three-part documentary series examining the historic life, career and impact of Wilt Chamberlain. One of the greatest and most misunderstood athletes of all time, Chamberlain changed the game of basketball, breaking records and racial barriers along the way while conforming to his own standards on and off the court. From his unparalleled athleticism to his pioneering achievements, Wilt Chamberlain was an icon who lived his life on an epic scale.Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist
2022
star 7.4From Notre Dame to the NFL, Manti Te'o's future in football showed promise until a secret online relationship sent his life and career spiraling.Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World
2009
star 6.3Comedian, actor and musician Billy Connolly braves the elements in this adventurous journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, via the legendary Northwest Passage.History under the Scalpel
2021
"L'histoire au scalpel" (History under the Scalpel) is a French documentary series, notably broadcast on France 5 and Histoire TV, in which the forensic doctor and anthropologist Philippe Charlier uses modern scientific methods to investigate historical mysteries. By examining the relics and bodies of historical figures such as Napoleon, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, or Saint Louis, he seeks to elucidate the causes of their death, the diseases they suffered from, or to authenticate objects.If I Were an Animal
2018
If I Were an Animal
2018
star 6.7Curious kids Emma and her big brother Tim observe different animals as they make their way through various life milestones, from birth to adulthood.Legendary Taste of Sichuan
2015
he general director, Bin Ge, only spent a year in research, and the culture and culture of the utensils and Mosuo people have been waiting for nearly three years from the search to the investigation. The whole filming production lasted for one and a half years, from the plateau gorge to the bamboo sea in the basin, from the mysterious Mosuo style to the beautiful girl of the Tibetans, from the changes of the four seasons to the prosperity of the city, the story was set after the reform and opening up, Sichuan cuisine flourished. Many people began to use culinary food as a means of earning a living. The fate of these people is closely related to the deliciousness of his hands. They inherit, explore, innovate, bring new taste experiences with food, and subvert the taste buds again and again.Heroes of the Skies
2012
Heroes of the Skies
2012
Heroes Of The Skies is a new six-part documentary series, which airs on Channel 5 from Thursday 20th September at 8pm. Presented by Lord Ashcroft, Heroes Of The Skies is an ambitious, ground-breaking programme that tells the stories of some of the most heroic airborne combat missions from history. Using vintage aircraft such as Spitfires fighters and Lancaster bombers, aerial stunt teams and state-of-the-art camera technology, the series brings to life the exploits of the world's greatest military air heroes. The series features realistic mid-air combat sequences, revealing interviews with the last surviving veterans, rare archive footage and cutting-edge CGI to transport viewers back in time to experience the reality of air combat.Cartel Crew
2019
Cartel Crew
2019
star 8.8A look into the lives of descendants of the Cartel life living in Miami as they navigate adulthood and the effects the legacy has had on their upbringing.Child of Our Time
1999
Child of Our Time
1999
Child of Our Time is a documentary commissioned by the BBC, co-produced with the Open University and presented by Robert Winston. It follows the lives of 25 children, born at the beginning of the 21st century, as they grow from infancy, through childhood, and on to becoming young adults. The aim of the series is to build up a coherent and scientifically accurate picture of how the genes and the environment of growing children interact to make a fully formed adult. A large portion of the series is made up of experiments designed to examine these questions. The main topic under consideration is: "Are we born or are we made?". The nature of the family in contemporary Britain is also addressed. The project is planned to run for 20 years, following its subjects from birth until the age of 20. During the first half of its run a set of about three or four episodes was produced annually. After 2008 new episodes became less frequent, and in 2011 there was some doubt about the future of the programme, including from Winsto
