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Meta Exposed: Secrets From Inside The Tech Giant

2024

Meta Exposed: Secrets From Inside The Tech Giant

2024
Facebook was created by Mark Zuckerberg to 'connect the world', now many believe parent company Meta is ruining the world through its apps including Instagram. Is that just moral panic or is there a real threat to us and our children? In this series we’ll reveal the real motivations and methods of the tech giant from insiders, whistleblowers, and researchers. We'll also provide tips to keep children safe.
A Nation of Kimchi

2023

A Nation of Kimchi

2023
10
Embark on a gastronomic adventure of kimchi and discover what makes it Korea's most symbolic food of unity, history and ever-evolving creativity.
548 Days: Abducted Online

2023

548 Days: Abducted Online

2023
7.4
Young Patricia Aguilar disappears, leaving her family devastated. Weeks of anguish ensue until they regain hope when Patricia shows signs of life, but she speaks and acts strangely, as if controlled by someone else.
1916

2016

1916

2016
4.2
The documentary - featuring a combination of rarely seen archival footage, new segments filmed on location worldwide, and interviews with leading international experts - also uncovers the untold story of the central role Irish Americans played in the lead-up to the rebellion. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would wring a moral victory from the jaws of defeat and inspire countless freedom struggles throughout the world - from Ireland to India.
CNN Millennium

1999

CNN Millennium

1999
A documentary series covering the last 1,000 years. Each of the 10 episodes focuses on a single century, brought to life by five vignettes from five different locations worldwide. Inspired by Felipe Fernandez-Armesto's book, "Millennium," and filmed in 28 countries, the series is as geographically far-ranging as the world it covers.
Middletown

1982

Middletown

1982
Six-part documentary on the city of Muncie, Indiana - nicknamed "Middletown" after a study in the 1920s deemed it representative of middle America. The series finds that amid the great ...
Apollo: Back to the Moon

2019

Apollo: Back to the Moon

2019
6.8
irected by François Pomès, this two-part documentary chronicles the epic adventure of the Apollo space program, which included both tragic setbacks and historic successes. The first phase takes place against a backdrop of the Cold War, from the disaster of the Apollo 1 mission to the triumph of the Apollo 8 mission. The last stage culminates with the Apollo 11 space flight which landed American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon. With full-color archival images and 3D reenactments of the mission's key stages, this immersive account details the journey of the men and women who contributed to the celebrated Apollo 11 mission.
physics of light

2014

physics of light

2014
7.5
While the terms "quantum physics" and "Theory of Relativity" are used casually every day, not many people know what they really mean. Yet these theories have had a profound impact not only on science and technology, but also on our world view.
Som Brasil apresenta

2022

Som Brasil apresenta

2022
The Conquerors

0000

The Conquerors

0000
Life on Earth

1979

Life on Earth

1979
9.1
The story of life, from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us.
Genius Sea Hunters

2019

Genius Sea Hunters

2019
8
The Tournament: A History of ACC Men's Basketball

2022

The Tournament: A History of ACC Men's Basketball

2022
The story of arguably the most storied, significant and successful conference in the history of men’s college basketball. The documentary series takes a deep dive into the extraordinary history of ACC men’s basketball by exploring the transformative tournament that started in 1954.
Matriarch

0000

Matriarch

0000
Dr Jane Goodall first began studying the chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania in 1960. Her pioneering work forever changed the way we understand the species. The series focuses entirely on the stories of the females of Gombe for the first time.
Director's Trademarks

2017

Director's Trademarks

2017
8
Filmmakers often thread their films with bold visuals, unique characters, creative color schemes, and more to create one-of-a-kind movie-going experiences for audiences everywhere. IMDb takes a closer look at the signature trademarks of the world's greatest film directors.
Guns Germs & Steel

2005

Guns Germs & Steel

2005
6.4
A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.
Mumbai Railway

2015

Mumbai Railway

2015
2
From the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai, Dan Snow, Anita Rani and Robert Llewellyn explore the science behind the world's busiest railway. With John Sergeant reporting from across India.
Eddie Izzard's Mandela Marathons

2013

Eddie Izzard's Mandela Marathons

2013
Actor and comedian Eddie Izzard pays tribute to Nelson Mandela and her extraordinary story by attempting to complete 27 marathons across South Africa in just 27 days.
Trabantem z Austrálie do Asie

2016

Trabantem z Austrálie do Asie

2016
8.5
World War II: Countdown to Victory

2009

World War II: Countdown to Victory

2009
10
Tracking the main events of World War II is a truly fascinating experience, and with the help of remarkable archive footage you can literally see for yourself exactly what happened, and when. From the early battles right through to the complexities of the endgame, this extensive series of 24 programmes will help shine a spotlight on a period of history that should never be forgotten. Each episode spans a few months of the conflict, giving the viewer an incredible level of detail into each and every event. From Adolf Hitler marching his troops into Poland on the 1st of September 1939 to the freezing attacks along the Eastern Front; The sweeping Pacific Naval clashes to that fateful day on the 2nd of September 1945 when World War II was brought to a swift end with the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.