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War in the Pacific - Eagle Against the Sun

2015

War in the Pacific - Eagle Against the Sun

2015
Dive into the War in the Pacific like never before with this 10-part series chronicling the fight from prior to Pearl Harbor up until the last bomb was dropped. Featuring combat footage and interviews with veterans from both sides, learn about their experiences and perspectives from America's war with Japan as 2015 recognizes the 70th Anniversary of V-J Day.
High Profits

2015

High Profits

2015
6.2
A young couple with a dream seek to build the world's first legal marijuana empire.
100 Miles From Nowhere

2015

100 Miles From Nowhere

2015
3.6
From the producers of Naked and Afraid comes 100 Miles From Nowhere, an Animal Planet series that follows adventurer Matt Galland and his two best buddies, Danny Bryson and Blake Josephson. In each episode, the trio of fun-loving regular guys chooses remote, extreme locations throughout the globe where cameras – let alone people – rarely have gone. Matt, Danny and Blake’s mission is straightforward: to get off life’s usual humdrum path for a more exciting, daring and off-the-beaten one. In just three or four days, the guys trek approximately 100 miles and burn up to 10,000 calories on foot, raft, skis and even skateboard while they document and shoot their own escapades with absolutely no crew. Every single second on the ground is self-shot. Each expedition causes major wear and tear on their bodies, so the guys must reach their bear box drops, which are pre-arranged at set points to replenish their supplies, strength and stamina. Their incredible journeys take them to extreme landscapes &nd
Jade Fever

2015

Jade Fever

2015
7
A reality show following a family-owned mining company drilling for jade in the B.C., Canada.
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

2015

Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

2015
6.4
British comedian Richard Ayoade (later taken over by Joe Lycett), accompanied by a celebrity guest, takes a ruthlessly efficient approach to travel, covering everything top tourist destinations have to offer in just 48 hours.
FBI Takedowns

2015

FBI Takedowns

2015
Across America, elite teams of FBI agents are on a mission to hunt down the most wanted criminals in the country. With exclusive access to some of the FBI's most notorious cases and the agents who led the charge, FBI TAKEDOWNS immerses viewers in the most adrenaline-fueled manhunts, takedowns, and high stakes games of cat and mouse. An electrifying ride, each one-hour episode follows the pursuit and capture of deadly criminals who have committed some of the most violent attacks on this generation.
Vietnam: 50 Years Remembered

2015

Vietnam: 50 Years Remembered

2015
7.3
The history of U.S. involvement is told in this 7 part documentary series featuring personal stories from veterans and detailing the battles, strategy, and politics of a war that consumed multiple U.S. Presidents. A chronicle of the tragedy that tested the strength of our country and forever changed the social and political landscape of the world.
Finding Jesus: Faith. Fact. Forgery

2015

Finding Jesus: Faith. Fact. Forgery

2015
4.4
A new insights into the historical Jesus, utilizing the latest scientific techniques and archaeological research.
The Wonder List with Bill Weir

2015

The Wonder List with Bill Weir

2015
1
Storyteller Bill Weir and renowned filmmaker Philip Bloom embarks on a quest to tell the untold stories of extraordinary people, places, cultures and creatures that are at a crossroads.
The Mind of a Murderer

2015

The Mind of a Murderer

2015
6.7
Dr. Michelle Ward goes behind bars to interview violent murderers and offer insight into what drives people to kill. From her early doctorate research on psychopathy, to her ongoing study of criminal behavior, she possesses a unique ability to push murderers to the limit, getting them to admit things they wouldn't confess to anyone else. She is trained to go beyond excuses and get to the psychological core of why people commit heinous acts - and she does it alone in a room, face-to-face with coldblooded killers.
The Italian Americans

2015

The Italian Americans

2015
8.5
The Italian Americans is a PBS documentary series about the Italian experience in America. The series, written and produced by John Maggio and narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Stanley Tucci, explores the evolution of Italian Americans from the late nineteenth century to today, from “outsiders” once viewed with suspicion and mistrust to some of the most prominent leaders of business, politics and the arts today.
What on Earth?

2015

What on Earth?

2015
6.4
Satellites orbit Earth at 17,000 miles an hour, capturing images of our world that are breathtaking, but some are bizarre. This unique perspective reveals objects that seem to make no sense & phenomena that defy explanation. Such images force the question, what on Earth is that?
Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations

2015

Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations

2015
8
Featuring the not-to-be-missed legendary foods that define a location. These are the unique dishes we're willing to travel halfway around the world to sample. Each episode features one locale and at least four of five iconic foods that define the location. Delicious Destinations explores how they are made and take viewers inside the kitchens, factories and farms where these foods are created. We dig into the origin of these popular foods and how they've evolved over time. And for those who like their meals well-seasoned, we dish on the sometimes special lingo associated with these foods and the surprising table manners you absolutely need to know. This is a series that is guaranteed to make you hungry!
Discovering Lucy Angel

2015

Discovering Lucy Angel

2015
Discovering Lucy Angel follows the mother-daughter trio Lucy Angel and the rest of their family, the Andertons. Together they work to launch their music career in Nashville. This country music-themed docu-series captures the ups and downs of the family’s lives as they make a name for themselves in country music. Follow the endearing Andertons while out on tour and in their family home in Franklin, Tennessee.
Battlezone WWII: The U.S. Army Air Forces

2015

Battlezone WWII: The U.S. Army Air Forces

2015
This Battlezone series features an in-depth analysis of the evolution of the U.S. Army Air Forces and its role in combat.
Battlezone WWII: The Nazis Strike

2015

Battlezone WWII: The Nazis Strike

2015
A German Corporal and a Polish Artilleryman remember the Nazi's Blitzkrieg strike on Poland in 1939.
Battlezone WWII: The Gustav and Gothic Lines- Battle for Italy

2015

Battlezone WWII: The Gustav and Gothic Lines- Battle for Italy

2015
This Battlezone Series looks at the Allied Invasion of Italy in WWII including the landings at Salerno and Anzio, Battle Of Monte Cassino and Gustav Line and the fall of Rome. Also action at the Gothic line including the Japanese American 442nd Infantry Regiment.
Battlezone WWII: The Burma Road Campaign

2015

Battlezone WWII: The Burma Road Campaign

2015
The 1937 attack on China by Japan and the historical events that led to this conflict.
Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles

2015

Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles

2015
This Battlezone series features an in-depth analysis of the major battles that decided the outcome of WWII.
Battlezone WWII: Nazi Raiders in the Atlantic

2015

Battlezone WWII: Nazi Raiders in the Atlantic

2015
This Battlezone series features the Battle of the Atlantic to secure the allied supply chain.