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The Essential Lectures of Alan Watts

1972

The Essential Lectures of Alan Watts

1972
10
The Essential Lectures of Alan Watts video series was recorded in 1971 above Muir Woods, California, and in 1972 aboard the ferryboat the SS Vallejo in Sausalito. Produced by his son Mark and directed by long-time archivist Henry Jacobs, the series explores core philosophical themes that spawned over Watts' career.
Model Killers

2013

Model Killers

2013
Models are the epitome of beauty, fame and glamour. They are the lucky few - blessed with faces and bodies worshiped and envied around the world. But what happens when that model high life all little girls dream of turns into a nightmare?
See No evil

2014

See No evil

2014
Killer Bods

2020

Killer Bods

2020
8
Who would kill for the perfect body? And what happens when a “hot” body turns up cold? In the new three-part series, KILLER BODS, Investigation Discovery explores what happens when fitness gurus, body building experts and aerobics instructors turn from their diets and instead, turn deadly.
Numbers

2018

Numbers

2018
8.8
Numbers brings to life the genius mathematicians who discovered new theories and frontiers in math in a way that have never been seen before to show the beauty of math. Departing from the likes of "serious" documentaries, Numbers will unravel the mysteries of numbers like a sleuth following strands of clues to make math fun and approachable.
Ancient Skies

2019

Ancient Skies

2019
7.3
With breath-taking CGI, beautiful landscape footage and some of the world's most important astronomical artifacts, Ancient Skies looks at the cosmos through the eyes of our ancestors, charting our changing views of the cosmos throughout history.
Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings

2019

Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings

2019
International teams of Egyptologists unearth the world's richest seam of ancient archaeology, in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
Impossible Peace

2018

Impossible Peace

2018
7
Two world wars tore the heart out of the twentieth century. Between these two tragedies was an age that nostalgia views enthusiastically – a time of jazz, prohibition, the talkies, radio and the motor car. A time that was in reality an age of anxiety. Twenty years of peace that produced war. A peace that failed. Impossible Peace.
Life and Times

1996

Life and Times

1996
3.5
Life and Times was a series of biographical documentary films broadcast by CBC Television, CBC Country Canada and CBC Newsworld. It was hosted by Ann-Marie MacDonald and first appeared in 1996, ending in 2007. The show won many awards during its run, including Gemini Awards and Leo Awards.
Killing Sherlock: Lucy Worsley on the Case of Conan Doyle

2023

Killing Sherlock: Lucy Worsley on the Case of Conan Doyle

2023
5.8
This is the story of a power struggle between two men - one fictional, and one real. In one corner is the master of crime – the greatest detective who never lived, Sherlock Holmes. In the other is writer, physician and spiritualist leader Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between author and creation.
Murder Comes Home

2020

Murder Comes Home

2020
10
Pairing actual crime scene videos with real home video to create an intimate and emotionally powerful mystery.
Rituels du monde

2020

Rituels du monde

2020
9
Supercar Superbuild

2014

Supercar Superbuild

2014
9
Supercar Superbuild showcases the passion, artistry and engineering behind some of the fastest and most lust-worthy supercars in the world. Behind each story lies a dedicated team of passionate automotive artists that overcome tremendous obstacles as they dream big and think outside of the box in order to create the ultimate automotive fantasies for car fans across the globe.
Ancient Civilizations

2017

Ancient Civilizations

2017
3
What hidden knowledge lies in our ancient past? A team of renowned scholars has come together to decipher the riddle of our origins and piece together our forgotten history found in monuments and texts across the world.
Booked: First Day In

2023

Booked: First Day In

2023
6.2
Follows arrested individuals through America’s booking process, offering an extraordinary look at the most unusual, bizarre and often tense bookings. Each episode follows the story of an arrestee, with their permission, as they move through the system and recount what ultimately led them to their time in jail. From petty offenses to serious crimes, viewers will be taken on a harrowing adventure while they watch the arrestees throughout the booking process.
Dead of Night

2018

Dead of Night

2018
8.5
'Dead of Night' features nail-biting true stories of victims working the graveyard shift who are thrust into real-life nightmares. A killer lies in wait to strike the most vulnerable, those alone in the dark. When the sun sets, the body count will rise.
The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell

2019

The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell

2019
5
The definitive story of Susan's devastating final years are revealed—unveiling alarming new developments, scandalous never-before-seen videos and rare interviews with family members offering a closer than ever look at one of the most shocking cases in recent memory.
Women Behind Bars

2008

Women Behind Bars

2008
5.5
Violent Earth

2024

Violent Earth

2024
7
Explore the unbelievable science behind epic natural disasters. Featuring incredible footage and interviews with scientists, storm chasers, and survivors, this series examines our changing climate.
Idris Elba: King of Speed

2013

Idris Elba: King of Speed

2013
7
Idris Elba travels from his childhood home in east London to 'Motor City' - Detroit - and then on to New Jersey where he delves into the history of the first boy racers and explores how the quest for high speed has shaped professional motorsport and popular culture.