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Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
2016
star 9A look at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years.Jamali Maddix: Follow the Leader
2024
star 8The comedian and documentary maker spends time with leaders and key figures in growing communities on the fringes of the mainstream to find out just why they inspire such devotion among followers.Food Chronicle
2022
Food Chronicle
2022
star 9Dumplings, wraps, tacos, pizza, pancakes, sandwiches, sushi, cakes. Stories about 8 foods that changed the world.Wild Peru: Andes Battleground
2018
star 7.5The biodiverse nation of Peru is home to several habitual species fighting for survival. Explore otters, sloth and macaws of the rainforest, penguins and sea lions along the coastal deserts and bears, guanacos, pumas and tapirs in the Andes foothills.Fun to Imagine
1983
Fun to Imagine
1983
star 7.6Richard Feynman, theoretical physicist, enjoys thinking aloud about the adventures science can offer. Back in 1983, the BBC aired Fun to Imagine, a television series hosted by Richard Feynman that used physics to explain how the everyday world works – “why rubber bands are stretchy, why tennis balls can’t bounce forever, and what you’re really seeing when you look in the mirror.” In case you’re not familiar with him, Feynman was a Nobel prize-winning physicist who had a gift for many things, including popularizing science and particularly physics.They All Came Out to Montreux
2022
star 8.5This documentary mini-series retraces the incredible story of Claude Nobs and his now legendary event, the Montreux Jazz Festival. With over 70 performances and testimonials from: David Bowie, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Deep Purple, Aretha Franklin, Gilberto Gil, Buddy Guy, Herbie Hancock, Alicia Keys, Questlove, Quincy Jones, John Mclaughlin, Marcus Miller, Prince, Rag’n’Bone Man, Keith Richards, Carlos Santana, Nina Simone, Sting, Shania Twain, Jack White and many more.A Glorious Accident
1993
A Glorious Accident
1993
Documentary featuring several prominent scientists and philosophers. Hosted by Wim Kayzer, guests included Daniel Dennett, Freeman Dyson, Stephen Jay Gould, Oliver Sacks, Rupert Sheldrake, and Stephen Toulmin. It was filmed in the Netherlands by the VPRO and produced by Nellie Kamer.The Art of Russia
2009
The Art of Russia
2009
star 8Art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon travels through time to unlock the world of Russian art.Mobutu, roi du Zaïre
1999
Mobutu, roi du Zaïre
1999
The Story of Florida's State Parks
2009
star 10Florida has one of the most diverse landscapes in America, from white sand beaches and spring-fed rivers to mossy swamps and pine forests. And much of it is accessible to the millions of visitors that travel to Florida each year thanks to 160 fantastic state parks. Behind each one of these award-winning state parks is the story of its creation. Hear about some of the remarkable people behind the state's most amazing places in this three-part film. Then explore more than 15 of them, from Falling Waters State Park to John Pennekamp Coral Reef.The Abbey
2007
The Abbey
2007
Armando a Maradona
2005
Armando a Maradona
2005
Customs
2009
Customs
2009
War Junkies
2023
Design and Conquer with Matt Jones
2021
World firsts are no stranger to MTB slopestyle star Matt Jones. We follow him on his journey to land three never-before-seen tricks and also learn how the tricks he imagined gradually became reality.National Geographic: Inside
2006
National Geographic goes inside and undercover to reveal the secrets and inner-workings of a myriad of topics.#TextMeWhenYouGetHome
2022
star 8.4Each individual episode follows a case of an innocent woman who's been harmed, killed, or abducted by someone on what should have been just another average day.Tietjen auf Touren
2011
Tietjen auf Touren
2011
Lincoln: Divided We Stand
2021
star 9.2Narrated by Sterling K. Brown, this six-part docuseries takes a comprehensive look at the remarkable and unexpected story of Abraham Lincoln by exploring his complicated inner world, seamlessly interweaving his tragic personal life with his history making political career. The series uses a mix of expert interviews, cinematic recreations, rare artifacts, and never before broadcast photos and letters to take viewers on a transcendent journey into the life and times of this iconic U.S. president.If I Were Luísa Sonza
2023
star 7.2Brazil's most polarizing pop singer opens up in this docuseries about her love life, career, controversies and the creation of a new album.
