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Veleno

2021

Veleno

2021
7
In 1997 a peaceful provincial community is disrupted by a number of cases of pedophilia and Satanism.
Beyond Invention

2004

Beyond Invention

2004
Beyond Invention is a 8-part documentary television series that premiered on February 12, 2004 on Discovery Channel Canada and, as of 2007, airs on the Science Channel. The series was produced by Mystique Films in partnership with Gryphon Productions and is narrated by John Payne. It primarily focuses on future and fictional technology that inspires many movies we see today.
Serial Killers

2009

Serial Killers

2009
8
The Proof Is Out There: Bermuda Triangle Edition

2022

The Proof Is Out There: Bermuda Triangle Edition

2022
3.5
Tony Harris travels to the Florida coast to explore the notorious and fear evoking Bermuda Triangle.
Hacking Your Mind

2020

Hacking Your Mind

2020
10
Follow host, Jacob Ward from the farthest corners of the globe to the inside of your mind as he sets out to discover we are not who we think we are. This four-part series examines how easy it is to hack your mind and what you can do.
Power Trip: The Story of Energy

2020

Power Trip: The Story of Energy

2020
Uncover the hidden energy that is embedded in our modern way of life, revealed as the underlying force behind water, food, wealth, cities, transportation and war. Filmed around the world, the six-part documentary series takes viewers on a journey through the past, present and future of energy.
Western Philosophy

2002

Western Philosophy

2002
"For it is owning to their wonder that men now begin and first began to philosophize," wrote Aristotle. Examine the profound impact Western history's intellectual giants had on their time and on stimulating the minds of future generations.
American Ripper

2017

American Ripper

2017
5.2
American serial killer H.H. Holmes has a dark legacy. Now, through his grandson's research, it may be that Holmes and Jack the Ripper are one in the same.
Endangered Species Aotearoa

2023

Endangered Species Aotearoa

2023
Join comedian Pax Assadi and conservationist Nicola Toki on a journey of discovery to learn about the vulnerable wildlife species facing extinction in Aotearoa and the South Pacific. Made with Support from NZ On Air.
Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo

2024

Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo

2024
Part comedy, part social commentary, host Jesus Trejo embarks on a journey across America meeting with six rising comedians who explore the mosaic of our nation through the lens of stand-up comedy.
Searching for Superhuman

2020

Searching for Superhuman

2020
6
Discoveries that have revolutionised our understanding of what it means to be human, allowing us to live longer, better, smarter and stronger.
Beyond the Towers

2021

Beyond the Towers

2021
7.5
9/11 changed the world. This compelling four-part special tracks the US-led response to the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City and Washington D.C – and the subsequent unravelling of the Middle East. Beyond the Towers traces the US quest for vengeance directed against Al Qaeda bases in Afghanistan and against the extreme Islamist Taliban government which had protected them. Over time the Afghanistan campaign evolved into what US President George W. Bush called a global ‘war on terror’. Many Muslims regarded ‘the war on terror’ as a western ‘crusade’ against the Islamic religion and fought back accordingly.
Unsere Mütter, unsere Väter – Die Dokumentation

2013

Unsere Mütter, unsere Väter – Die Dokumentation

2013
6.5
Eastern Philosophy

2002

Eastern Philosophy

2002
Examine the genesis of spiritual thought of historic nations in the Eastern Hemisphere, including China, Japan, and India. This philosophical journey focuses on the doctrines of Confucianism, Shinto, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam.
America's Secret Slang

2013

America's Secret Slang

2013
Host Zach Selwyn hits the streets to ask everyday people what they know about the origins and meaning of American slang, and then he reveals the true etymology and hidden history of common phrases and words that are unique to the United States. In each 30-minute episode, Selwyn focuses on a specific period in American history, revealing words that originated during that era or had significance for the geographic region.
Angry Planet

2006

Angry Planet

2006
7
Angry Planet is a 39-part television series broadcast around the world featuring the adventures of storm chaser George Kourounis, Angry Planet is produced by Peter Rowe of Pinewood Films. The series plays on the following networks: ⁕Outdoor Life Network ⁕Travel Channel ⁕Weather Channel ⁕TV8 ⁕MTV3 ⁕Canal Evasion ⁕TVB The first season of the series has also been released on DVD as a box set. Each episode focuses on a different force of nature as Kourounis gets up close to investigate and document the most fierce natural phenomena the Earth has to dish out.
Secrets of Polygamy

2024

Secrets of Polygamy

2024
8
Delve into the worlds of extreme polygamist groups and explores how the power held by Prophet Warren Jeffs, who is currently serving a life sentence for his crimes committed as Prophet, and other high-profile polygamists such as Sam Bateman, have shaped communities where claims of abuse, incest and fraud have become common.
Million Dollar Genius

2016

Million Dollar Genius

2016
This series profiles people who had simple ideas that they, through hard work and perseverance, turned into highly successful products. Each hour long episode includes multiple inspirational stories that contain their share of drama but end with big payoffs for the inventors. Those profiled include the creator of the Java Jacket, the cardboard sleeve that is ubiquitous on coffee cups, and the inventor of the Rollerblade, whose subsequent idea for a collapsible garden hose made him additional millions. Each tale begins with the "light bulb moment" when the idea was first conceived, continuing through the development and eventual marketing of the product that resulted from the initial thought.
Scam Land: Money, Mayhem and Maseratis

2021

Scam Land: Money, Mayhem and Maseratis

2021
6
Mobeen Azhar investigates the story of a 20-year-old medical student who went from handing out cash to strangers to being at the centre of an alleged multi-million-pound scam.
Sex Before The Internet

2023

Sex Before The Internet

2023
2
Sex Before the Internet explores a world before Pornhub and OnlyFans. This is the world of sex, analog-style.