Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 297

Museum Secrets

2011

Museum Secrets

2011
5
Museum Secrets combines surprising discoveries about things we all recognize with amazing revelations about things we’ve never seen before. Every episode travels to one of the world’s top museums to tell the stories of six irreplaceable artifacts. For each of these treasures the series myth-busts familiar legends with cutting edge research and technology, and uncovers a fascinating secret. The 22 museums featured in the series are renowned for their rich collections, stunning architecture, and the prominent roles they have played in the history of art, culture, research and human achievement.
Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within

2002

Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within

2002
10
Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within is an Emmy award winning Canadian reality television series first broadcast in 2002.
Freak

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Freak

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7
Freak is a 1998 film directed by Spike Lee. The film is a live performance of John Leguizamo's one man show on Broadway of the same name. Leguizamo's show was semi-autobiographical as he would talk about many aspects of his life. In the routine, he also talks about family members such as his parents, grandparents, uncle, and his younger brother. The film premiered on HBO. The show was a commercial and critical success and garnered Leguizamo and members of the production crew several awards and nominations. The making of this film prompted Lee to cast Leguizamo in the lead role of his next film the following year, Summer of Sam. Leguizamo followed this performance up with the Broadway show Sexaholix: A Love Story in 2001.
Women, War & Peace II

2019

Women, War & Peace II

2019
5.5
In a year when women are mobilizing and running for office in unprecedented numbers, see how some of the biggest international stories of recent memory are shaped by women. An all-female cast of directors present four never-before-told stories about the women who risked their lives for peace, changing history in the process.
Unsafe Sex in the City

2012

Unsafe Sex in the City

2012
4.5
An eye-opening insight into what sexual health staff deal with on a daily basis.
Vegas Strip

2011

Vegas Strip

2011
7
Vegas Strip is an American documentary television series that shows the two of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's units: the Homeland Security Saturation Team and the Convention Center Area Command as they patrol the Las Vegas Strip. Officers encounter disorderly conduct, drugs, and solicitation among other unique situations. The show is produced by Morgan Langley, co-creator of the popular show COPS. It premiered on July 17, 2011 on the cable network truTV.
Jandamarra's War

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Jandamarra's War

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7
This is the story of an Indigenous man who should be as famous as Ned Kelly. In 1894, Jandamarra led a rebellion against invading pastoralists in defence of his people's ancient land and culture.
Camp Kill Yourself (CKY)

1999

Camp Kill Yourself (CKY)

1999
7.2
Beautiful Minds - Voyage into the Brain

2006

Beautiful Minds - Voyage into the Brain

2006
8.5
Beautiful Minds: A Voyage Into The Brain, was a 2006 documentary on super-talented savants. Prof. Gerhard Roth of the University of Bremen in Germany, and Dr. Darold Treffert of the University of Wisconsin Medical School in USA introduced savants from different countries. They were Howard Potter, Orlando Serrell, Kim Peek, Matt Savage, Stephen Wiltshire, Temple Grandin, Alonzo Clemons, Christopher Taylor, and Rüdiger Gamm. It has been broadcast in more than 20 countries including Germany, France, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Ireland, Sweden, Japan, Hong Kong, Canada, New Zealand, and USA. The documentary consisted of three episodes: Episode 1: Memory Masters Episode 2: The Einstein Effect Episode 3: The Big Difference It was produced in 2006 by colourFIELD tell-a-vision, a German company.
The Hotel

2011

The Hotel

2011
8
The Hotel is a fly-on-the-wall British television documentary series which has ran for three series consisting of 25 episodes. It is produced by Dragonfly TV and Film and is broadcast on Channel 4. The series is filmed using fixed cameras positioned in several locations around the complex rather than using a camera crew. Series one was filmed at the Damson Dene Hotel in England's Lake District over five weeks in the summer of 2010. The second and third series were filmed at the Grosvenor Hotel in Torquay, Devon, owned by manager Mark Jenkins who became something of a cult character as a result of the show.
Spoilers

2012

Spoilers

2012
7.5
A multi-act film extravaganza mixing lively group chats, interviews with movie and pop culture icons, animated shorts and cinematic reenactments. Each week, Kevin, a special guest and movie lovers passionately sound off on the year's most anticipated summer blockbusters, breaking down their favorite scenes and what should have been left on the cutting room floor.
The Celts

1987

The Celts

1987
8
Documentary series examining the origins, growth, and influence of Celtic culture in Great Britain and throughout Europe.
The American Heritage Series

2009

The American Heritage Series

2009
7
Discover the forgotten and astonishing story of our nation's foundation in the American Heritage Series. For centuries, Americans were taught a truthful view of history that recognized the Godly heroes and moral foundation our nation was founded upon. But in recent years, a new version of history has assaulted the moral and spiritual fiber of our nation, leaving the truth of our past eliminated and forgotten. Until today. From Separation of Church and State, to the Civil Rights Movement, the heroism of our founding Fathers to the building of our nation's monuments, this series will inspire every American to reclaim the Godly, true story of our nation.
American Cinema

1994

American Cinema

1994
8
13 episode series created by PBS to commemorate 100 years of movie-going.
Architectures

1996

Architectures

1996
9.5
An ongoing series of films devoted to the most remarkable achievements in modern architecture, from the works that heralded the birth of the modern style at the end of the 19th century to the latest designs from today's top architects. By examining each building in detail, the series brings to light the role each has played in the history and evolution of architecture.
Consumed

2011

Consumed

2011
6.5
Consumed is a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that airs on HGTV Canada. The series stars de-cluttering expert Jill Pollack, who challenges families overwhelmed by their possessions to survive for 30 days with only the bare essentials. After the 30 days are over the families must decide which possession they truly need and which to donate. The series, which films largely in the Metro Vancouver area, premiered on August 30, 2011.
Planet Earth Live

2012

Planet Earth Live

2012
6
Richard Hammond and Julia Bradbury are the hosts of this live global wildlife event. For three weeks they will follow the real life and death struggles of baby animals from around the world. It is a critical moment in these young animals' lives, as they try to survive the most challenging month of the year. From Kenya, Richard reports on dramatic stories of lions and elephants. From North America, Julia reports on bears, whales and otters. There will also be reports from around the world, as they follow intimate, real-time stories of meerkats, monkeys and other animals.
Ushuaïa Nature

1998

Ushuaïa Nature

1998
6
In each episode, an exotic part of the world, of various extent, either on land and/or in the sea, defined by natural geography or human population, is presented. Native wildlife, natural conditions and their interaction with local people are examined.
Al Filo De Lo Imposible

1982

Al Filo De Lo Imposible

1982
9.5
Al Filo De Lo Imposible is a documentary series, broadcast on the second Spanish channel, with the theme of adventure and exploration of wild and extreme places on Earth, such as climbing peaks over 8,000 meters, exploring the polar ice caps, free-flying crossings, scuba diving, etc. This series, which includes more than two hundred documentaries whose first program was broadcast in January 1982, under the title "Dimension 8000", is the only television program that has filmed the 14 peaks over 8,000 meters high that exist on the planet, as well as the three poles (the North Pole, the South Pole and Everest).
Baseball: The Tenth Inning

2010

Baseball: The Tenth Inning

2010
10
This two-part sequel to the 1994 series Baseball continues the story of America's national pastime from the early 1990s to 2010. This transformational period leads off with the 1994 players' strike. Other key developments and milestones include the increasing dominance of Latino and Asian players who truly turn the game international; skyrocketing profits; the Red Sox' historic World Series victory; the astonishing feats of Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Barry Bonds; and the revelations about performance-enhancing drugs that cast a shadow over many athletic accomplishments.