A Comprehensive Look at America's Most Controversial Punishment
The death penalty in the United States is as old as the country itself, with roots to the original European settlements. During this time over 15,000 men and women have been executed, eventually spurring a heated debate about this ultimate punishment.
Featuring interviews and commentary from leading criminal and sociology experts, this documentary takes an inside look at the origins of America's capital punishment laws, the methods of execution, and the faces of evil who have received the death sentence including Ted Bundy, Timothy McVeigh, and John Wayne Gacy. Also get a glimpse into the prison cells and lives of those who await their fate on Death Row.
Hey, man, Bob just wants to get home. A city dog, now shipwrecked on a deserted island, Bob has his work cut out. Not only does he want to leave; the island isn't exactly deserted, either. In fact, Bob is far from alone.
Based on first-person accounts, the U.S. Navy SEALs face battle savagely but in secret. This extraordinary mini-series includes seven actual, classified missions - from planning through preparation to heart-stopping execution.
Lurking behind every murder is the truth. But what if the people involved in the case disagree on what the truth is and what really happened? We have to determine who is trustworthy, and who isn't. We must decide which details matter and which ones don't, and whose memories seem clear and accurate. This original series interviews people with conflicting perspectives on a real murder case to reveal the true Killer In Question.
Pint-sized cars live and play in a life-size forest in this live-action series. The remote-controlled vehicles -- Zack, Lily, Rex and Axle -- take part in adventures that see them crossing streams, building dams and exploring meadows. Although they may be small objects in a big world, the friends approach every potential problem with enthusiasm and use their mantra, "try, try again," to overcome any obstacle that is put in front of them.
Ghost Dimension Lock Down's paranormal investigators tackle the UK's most haunted buildings searching for paranormal activity. While the world is on lock down, it appears that the ghosts are not. Will the spirits come out and join the team from isolation?
Machines power the world and make everyday life easier, yet they are often taken for granted. "Epic Engineering" shines a spotlight on the innovative genius behind airplanes, tanks, ships, cars, trains and more, revealing their profound impact on land, water and air transport. Each episode focuses on a different class of vehicle, from ships decked out with cutting-edge technology to top-of-the-line business jets and monstrous, versatile infantry fighting tanks.
Spice Goddess is a television cooking series starring Bal Arneson that instructs viewers on Indian recipes and cooking techniques. It airs on the Cooking Channel.
Every insect's favourite comicbook hero gets his own series. Each episode dips into an ArachnoFly comic, as interpreted by superfan Lloyd - star of Lloyd of the Flies - and follows his half-fly half-spider hero as he patrols Cereal City.
In Field to Fire, lifelong outdoorsman and chef Andrew Zimmern heads back into the field to source his favorite proteins. From wild pigs in Oklahoma to redfish in Louisiana, culinary icon Andrew Zimmern is geared up to hunt, fish and harvest everything our country has to offer. After the catch, Andrew will demystify cooking wild food over an open fire while sharing tips for creating the ultimate wild game meal.