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South Pacific

2009

South Pacific

2009
7.8
South Pacific is a British nature documentary series from the BBC Natural History Unit, which began airing on BBC Two on 10 May 2009. The six-part series surveys the natural history of the islands of the South Pacific region, including many of the coral atolls and New Zealand. It was filmed entirely in high-definition. South Pacific was co-produced by the Discovery Channel and the series producer was Huw Cordey. It is narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. Filming took place over 18 months in a variety of remote locations around the Pacific including: Anuta, Banks Islands, French Frigate Shoals, Papua New Guinea, Palmyra, Kingman Reef, Tuvalu, Palau, Caroline Islands, Tuamotus and Tanna Island in Vanuatu. On 6 May 2009, BBC Worldwide released a short clip of big wave surfer Dylan Longbottom surfing in slow motion, high-definition footage as a preview of the series, attracting extremely positive reactions on the video sharing website YouTube. The series was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on 15 June 2009. At the end o
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

2019

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

2019
8
From executive producers Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Shawn Gee and Alex Gibney, each episode of this series focuses on a groundbreaking song pivotal to the evolution of American music and culture. From the early hip-hop battles to verses that sparked hope and inspired change, watch artists deconstruct their composition, revisit the impact the song had on them personally, and dissect the socio-economic and cultural conditions that inspired the landmark work and gave voice to a generation.
Secrets of the Hells Angels

2024

Secrets of the Hells Angels

2024
8
A deep dive into the international motorcycle club the Hells Angels, with access to former chapter presidents, undercover agents who risked their lives to infiltrate the group and others who witnessed the criminal activities to reveal that the Hells Angels were a much more violent, devious, and highly organized group than anyone realized.
Escaping Polygamy

2014

Escaping Polygamy

2014
7.8
Follow three sisters who have left polygamy and now help others break free from the often dangerous and abusive lifestyle.
The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America

2022

The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America

2022
7
Divulges surprising origin stories of the American alcohol, gambling, sex, and tobacco industries and the ambitiously notorious entrepreneurs who built some of history's biggest fortunes on the nation's cravings.
Nightwatch

2015

Nightwatch

2015
7.8
Follow the men and women who keep the citizens of New Orleans safe during the night. Ride along with the police officers, the firefighters, and the paramedics as they tackle the evils of the night.
Dunkirk

2004

Dunkirk

2004
6.3
Major factual drama telling the story of history's greatest maritime evacuation, after the World War II Battle of Dunkirk in May and June 1940.
Scene of the Crime with Tony Harris

2017

Scene of the Crime with Tony Harris

2017
6.5
Investigative filmmaker Tony Harris ventures deep into small-town America to pull back the curtain on the often-nefarious players and foreboding places at the center of crimes that happened there.
15: A Quinceañera Story

2017

15: A Quinceañera Story

2017
6.2
A 'quinceanera' is a coming-of-age celebration for a Latina girl's 15th birthday, marking her transition from girl to woman. Throughout four short films, follow five girls from different cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, bonded together by this traditional rite of passage.
Life Below Zero: Next Generation

2020

Life Below Zero: Next Generation

2020
8.8
Individuals who have recently left their traditional lifestyle behind face a challenging new world off the grid in the wilds of Alaska.
Mark Rober's Revengineers

2023

Mark Rober's Revengineers

2023
7.5
Mark Rober, former NASA engineer and current Apple engineer, created a viral glitter prank to serve justice to doorstep delivery thieves. Now you can join him and his team to take down the morally impaired. He'll build a trap, set the bait and wait.
Gangs of Lemur Island

2019

Gangs of Lemur Island

2019
8
Among the forests and ruins of Madagascar's Berenty Reserve, four gangs of ring-tailed lemurs are locked in a feud over territory, resources, and power... and often the fiercest conflicts are happening within the tribes. This five-part series places you in the heart of "Lemur Island," where half of the world's wild population of lemurs share a fragment of land less than a square mile. Here, battle lines are drawn and crossed, leaders are trusted and tested, and gang members thrive or perish in the harsh extremes of this intense environment.
Homicide City

2018

Homicide City

2018
8.7
Takes a deep dive into the stories of unforgettable murders from the streets of Philadelphia. Told through the eyes of veteran homicide detectives, local reporters and the victim's families who have lost so much, these are the cases they will never forget.
The Most Dangerous Animal of All

2020

The Most Dangerous Animal of All

2020
6.6
Soon after his birth-mother contacted him for the first time, Gary L. Stewart decided to search for his biological father. His disturbing identity would force Stewart to reconsider everything he thought he knew about himself.
FDR

2023

FDR

2023
6.8
The three-part miniseries chronicles the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the thirty-second President of the United States.
Deadly Waters with Captain Lee

2024

Deadly Waters with Captain Lee

2024
7.5
A sun-soaked true crime series that sees Captain Lee search for answers to some of the most remarkable, unsolved crimes ever to have taken place on the high seas. The captain sets sail for some of the world's most exotic locations, but he's not investigating small-scale vacation-gone-wrong crimes, he's looking into the craziest, most remarkable and downright bizarre crimes that have happened just off the coast of paradise. With on-location shooting, eyewitness testimony, shocking revelations and new evidence, this is one voyage no one will forget.
Chandra Levy: An American Murder Mystery

2017

Chandra Levy: An American Murder Mystery

2017
7.5
In 2001 intern Chandra Levy vanishes. Police search the city to find the 24-year-old woman, but a powerful man hampers the search - Chandra's alleged lover, Congressman Gary Condit. Chandra's parents tell the harrowing tale of the desperate pursuit for their missing daughter.
Caribbean Pirate Treasure

2017

Caribbean Pirate Treasure

2017
9
Follow Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau as they explore the Caribbean by boat, investigating legends of lost treasure and pirates' plunder. Their adventures take them to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world.
30 for 30 Shorts

2012

30 for 30 Shorts

2012
7.8
Unprecedented documentary series featuring sports films from today's finest directors.
Til Death Do Us Part

2019

Til Death Do Us Part

2019
6
Investigative series that follows lovers as they embark on doomed romances that end in unexpectedly tragic ways. Illustrated through split-screen archives and new materials, this series includes interviews with family, friends, and law enforcement personnel who paint a picture of love stories twisted by rage, curdled by obsession and crippled by paranoia.