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1968 - The Global Revolt

2018

1968 - The Global Revolt

2018
In 1968, young people from Berkeley to Paris and from Prague to Tokyo rose up against the world they were being offered. In this sprawling but riveting two-part documentary, veteran filmmaker Don Kent tracks the development, decline and legacy of this global movement against the fiery backdrop of the Vietnam War, civil rights struggles, dueling ideologies, and international coup d’états. A time capsule full of evocative sights and sounds, narrated by leading historians and political activists, Les années 68 effortlessly connects apparently discrete events to form a blazingly timely analysis of a decade that shaped the way we live now.
Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes

2021

Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes

2021
6.5
An expansion of the hit podcast and bestselling book, Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes brings to life the intimate interviews that broke Hollywood's most infamous story.
NHK Documentary

1999

NHK Documentary

1999
Hard-hitting documentary series that takes an in-depth look at some of the political, economic, and social challenges that Japan and our world is facing.
Apocalypse: War of Worlds (1945-1991)

2019

Apocalypse: War of Worlds (1945-1991)

2019
7.5
The story of this fantastic period of history between 1945 and 1991, which was defined by the confrontation of two worlds and two systems. The capitalist West, dominated by the ever-powerful United States, is pitted against the Communist East, the Soviet Empire.
Idris Elba's Fight School

2022

Idris Elba's Fight School

2022
4.5
Idris will provide seven disadvantaged young people with lessons in discipline, focus and determination by putting them through an experimental boxing school.
Cursed Films

2020

Cursed Films

2020
7.3
A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of The Omen, to the rumored use of real human skeletons on the set of Poltergeist, these stories are legendary amongst film fans and filmmakers alike. But where does the truth lie?
this is Georgia

2015

this is Georgia

2015
6
An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet

2024

An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet

2024
7.7
Follow Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s search for the people, ideas, traditions, and attitudes – the solutions – which will transform fear of the future into hope, climate angst into optimism and human disconnection into engagement. In each of the six episodes, Nikolaj and his affable team criss-cross the globe exploring humanity, witnessing its power for good and learning about some of the remarkable solutions (both old and new) that inspire his optimism for the future.
The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox

2025

The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox

2025
8
This immersive documentary series goes inside the dugout and gets up close and personal with the 2024 Boston Red Sox during their roller-coaster season.
Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics

1999

Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics

1999
Experience the excitement of some of the greatest Pop, Rock and Soul artists that aired on The Ed Sullivan Show in one of the most comprehensive collections ever produced.
Elvis Presley: The Searcher

2018

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

2018
7.6
The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.
La Respuesta está en la Historia

2011

La Respuesta está en la Historia

2011
7
Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure

2022

Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure

2022
6.5
Montana's first hand account of his career from the earliest days to national champion at Notre Dame and becoming a four-time Super Bowl winner and a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
The Directors

1999

The Directors

1999
5.8
Documentary biography series featuring profiles of various famous film directors.
Grand Designs: House of the Year

2015

Grand Designs: House of the Year

2015
7.3
Every year the Royal Institute of British Architects looks for the best new home in Britain, and this time Grand Designs is along for the ride
Living with Hitler

2021

Living with Hitler

2021
9.2
The Nazi era from 1993 to 1945 is illustrated through archived material, with insights and anecdotes provided by world-leading experts and commentators.
Mysteries of the Faith

2023

Mysteries of the Faith

2023
6.3
Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these Catholic relics.
The Royal House of Windsor

2017

The Royal House of Windsor

2017
7.7
Drawing on newly available evidence, this epic series explores the Windsor dynasty's gripping family saga, providing fresh insights into how our royal family have survived four generations of crisis.
Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific

2022

Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific

2022
7
Martin Clunes embarks on an epic ocean wide adventure in search of the real Pacific. His voyage is inspired by reading a book given to him when he was a child by his father about the Kon-Tiki expedition across the Pacific. Martin has always yearned to follow in those explorers' footsteps.
We Are Family

2024

We Are Family

2024
10
A unique twist to the talent show genre, spotlighting the lesser-known relatives of celebrities as they sing duets alongside their incognito famous family members. A studio audience, doubling as contestants, engages in a guessing game through a series of rounds and clues, with a chance to win up to $100,000 by identifying the concealed celebrity connection before the big reveal.