Adapted from the New York Times bestselling book, this chilling exposé of the Hare Krishna movement tells the story of devotees like Nori Muster, a young woman from Los Angeles who joins to find inner peace and spiritual meaning but instead discovers a rotting heart of criminal activity taking place within the group. Drug smuggling, stockpiling weapons, and the subjugation and exploitation of female devotees metastasizes to widespread child sexual abuse and murder, all under the watch of the movement\'s spiritual leaders. Monkey on a Stick investigates how and why human nature drives some to dream the purest spiritual dreams but causes others to manifest our worst, basest nightmares.
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.
This breathtaking series aims at discovering why two very different regions of the planet, very far away from each other, are so rich in biodiversity. Central America is a strip of land connecting two large land masses, a small region with an extraordinary natural richness. The Iberian Peninsula is the most bio-diverse region in Europe, acting as an umbilical cord between Africa and Europe.
This documentary tells the poignant story of the poet, short story writer, and critic Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective story, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale yet was beset by personal demons.
Changing of the Gods focuses on the “world transits” of the planets Uranus and Pluto, which together archetypally reflect “revolutionary transformation.” Each time these planets have come into axial alignments, a zeitgeist has manifested on Earth in concentrated periods of revolution, upheaval, and social breakthroughs that have changed the course of world history.
About the Series During these periods, observers regularly see massive transformations in the areas of scientific and technological innovation, social and economic justice, women’s rights movements, black liberation movements, and the emergence of new paradigms that change how we view ourselves and reality as a whole.
Sound familiar? The last time it happened was the 1960s. What is the revolution today? What is the transformation?
From serial-killer parents to long-buried family secrets, award-winning actress Jane Seymour and archaeologist Natasha Billson explore the remarkable mysteries and dark legacies that haunt ordinary families.
Exposing the world's most conniving, creative, and criminally adept con men, Serial Swindlers goes inside their minds. While their crimes and exploits are a ready-made Hollywood script, their escapades have left a trail of heartache, poverty and destruction. Ordinary criminal minds they are not.
20-year-old Heather Elvis vanished in South Carolina in 2013. Her family endured harassment and conspiracy theories from online trolls, including suspects, as they and police continued searching.
From kidnapped children reared in hiding, to married cousins, to fugitive moms, Shocking Family Secrets pulls back the curtain of normalcy to unravel the deeply buried mysteries behind these twisted family betrayals and tearful family reunions, while revealing how and why these secrets were kept in the first place. Every family has a secret...and the secret could be you.
"Love the Way You Lie" -- based on the best-selling 2012 novel "Gone Girl" -- presents two versions of actual murder cases and lets viewers decide which one to believe. Filmed in a classic "he said, she said style", each hourlong episode follows a highly disputable crime from dueling perspectives -- those who believe the suspect is guilty, and those who proclaim the suspect's innocence -- and features commentary from local authorities and true-crime experts, as well as first-person accounts from friends and families of the victims and suspects.
Hosted by Vivica A. Fox, this true-crime series takes a unique look at the battle of wits between police and suspects in some of the most disturbing US and UK criminal cases in recent years.
A look at some of the world's great cheesemakers and how they express the unique characteristics of their regions. It is a story about the death of tradition, animal welfare, climate change and the lengths that some people will go to make cheese.
Life Beyond explores humanity's future, the evolution of technology, and the mysteries of the universe. From AI and space exploration to philosophical reflections on existence, each chapter combines stunning visuals with emotional music, creating an immersive experience.
A documentary series using archive footage to look at the events of past years, including the music, news, movies and personalities that made each year unique.
This six-part series takes viewers inside the fast-paced world of professional bull riding., following five remarkable women called the Elite Lady Bull Riders.
The Judd Family: Truth Be Told reveals the complex story of the Judds’ including their triumphs and tragedies across several decades. From Naomi’s beginnings in Kentucky as a young teen mom, then known as Dianna, struggling to survive with her young daughters, the doc illustrates how the famous country music mother-daughter duo of Naomi and Wynonna Judd came to be and where Ashley stood at the height of Naomi and Wynonna’s fame. Untold truths emerge, illustrating what tied them together, and what also drove them a part.