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Death Row: A History of Capital Punishment in America

2016

Death Row: A History of Capital Punishment in America

2016
10
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.
Master and Apprentice

2017

Master and Apprentice

2017
Master and Apprentice follows Marcus, a production designer with 17 years experience, and Adam, a novice cosplay-maker as they tackle a pop culture prop, from scratch, every episode.
Latino Americans

2013

Latino Americans

2013
7.5
The first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S.
Nine for IX Shorts

2013

Nine for IX Shorts

2013
Nine for IX is the title for a series of documentary films which aired on ESPN. The documentaries were produced by ESPN Films in conjunction with espnW, and were intended to have the same creative, story-driven aspect as ESPN Films' other series, 30 for 30, with the series focusing on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers. These are the short films in that series.
Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles

2024

Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles

2024
6
Stunning islands with beautiful landscape where we meet native Shetlanders and 'incomers'.
Biography: Alice Cooper

2024

Biography: Alice Cooper

2024
Delves into the life and career of shock rock pioneer Alice Cooper, exploring his transformative influence on music and pop culture through archival footage, interviews, and personal anecdotes.
Way Back

2024

Way Back

2024
Robert Durst: An ID Murder Mystery

2019

Robert Durst: An ID Murder Mystery

2019
7
Money, privilege and power - millionaire Robert Durst had it all. But behind closed doors, Durst was more than a mogul - he was wanted for murder. The latest installment in the top-rated ID Murder Mystery franchise from America's leading true crime network, Investigation Discovery (ID), ROBERT DURST: AN ID MURDER MYSTERY, delves into the twisted truth behind one of New York's MOST INFAMOUS real estate heirs. From the suspicious disappearance of Durst's wife, Kathleen, to the execution-style murder of his confidant, Susan Berman, and finally the brutal killing of his neighbor, Morris Black, this two-part special event pulls the curtain back on this 40-year saga
Hear No Evil

2017

Hear No Evil

2017
Audio evidence helps police solve real-life homicides. From random killings and revenge hits, to America's most depraved serial killers, detectives discover audio evidence of the most harrowing cases in history.
Christmas Wars

2022

Christmas Wars

2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year? or is it? The holiday season is known to be joyous, but for some it brings out trouble. From Black Friday shopping madness, to full family brawls, CHRISTMAS WARS gives viewers the gift of seeing the human behavior that will secure a place on Santa's Naughty list.
American Tarzan

2016

American Tarzan

2016
Seven challengers gather on the remote Caribbean island of Dominica to take on Mother Nature’s most brutal challenges. It’s a journey across four distinct terrains: jungle, coast, mountains and canyons. Over these challenging landscapes, the men and women must live completely off the land, while tackling punishing obstacles and facing conditions that early inhabitants faced hundreds of years ago, relying on nothing more than basic tools, mental toughness, and physical strength. Seven will attempt to conquer the island of Dominica, but only one will become American Tarzan.
All-American Makers

2015

All-American Makers

2015
America's do-it-yourselfers, innovators and entrepreneurs are getting the opportunity of a lifetime -- to turn their big ideas into big money. Every week four top makers from around the nation pitch their products to a panel of three experts. Which ideas will make the cut?
BTK: Chasing a Serial Killer

2020

BTK: Chasing a Serial Killer

2020
6
A three-part documentary series that recounts the notorious killer's crimes, the decades long investigation that captured him, and the effect his brutal murders had on everyone in his orbit, especially his daughter who speaks openly about what it is like to be the daughter of a serial killer.
Africa's Wild Havens

2016

Africa's Wild Havens

2016
They provide shade in blistering heat, shelter to animals in desperate need, and feasts when the rest of the region has dried up. They are the miracle trees of the African savannas, giving predators and herbivores the tools to stay alive in some of the harshest environments on Earth. Join us as we take a look at the sausage tree of Zambia, the marula of the Manyeleti, and the camelthorn of the Kalahari, each tree uniquely evolved to adapt to Africa's extremes, and each one an integral part of the lives of the inhabitants.
Buying the Bayou

2013

Buying the Bayou

2013
6
Mummy Unexplained Files

2020

Mummy Unexplained Files

2020
An international team of experts reveal the shocking true stories behind ancient Egypt's most infamous mummies. Using modern forensic science, they uncover horrific tales of life and death in one of history's most vicious and turbulent empires.
Never Say Goodbye

2019

Never Say Goodbye

2019
8
This true-crime series features individuals who share their heartfelt perspectives of loved ones who fell victim to horrific and senseless acts of crime.
Murders at The Boarding House

2021

Murders at The Boarding House

2021
4
Two night special documentary, exposing the sinister scheme grandmotherly Dorothea Puente employed to rob her boarders of their lives and their money.
Rebel Gold

2015

Rebel Gold

2015
A Discovery Channel Original exploring what may have happened to a portion of a $20 million Confederate treasure that went missing from a train headed South from Richmond, VA in 1865.
Missing Kenley

2022

Missing Kenley

2022
A five-episode docuseries, "Missing Kenley" explores the case of Kenley Matheson, who vanished after leaving his dorm for a party on September 21, 1992. The series includes interviews with people who knew Kenley and possible suspects.