On the eve of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Jonnie Peacock is on a mission to help five young amputees realise their sporting potential. Over the course of a year-long training camp, Jonnie uses state of the art technology, inspirational guests and his own experiences to get the kids to achieve things they never thought possible in this epic in scope but intimate documentary two-part series.
Adam Nicolson looks at how and why whale populations were so drastically reduced in the 20th century, and attempts to see whaling through the eyes of the time.
A deep dive into one of the world’s most high-pressure professions: hostage negotiation. With exclusive access to the expert negotiators involved, we go behind the scenes of some of the world's most dangerous hostage situations, and reconstruct how the negotiations played out.
Motherboard is a news web series from Vice that looks at everything technology related for the average Vice fan, full of news on sound technology, internet trends, video game design and more. The show looks in depth into each topic by going to specific newsworthy events and interviewing several relevant subjects to add insight for the viewer. The series is notable for following stories that the mainstream tech media does not, forgoing showcasing the newest consumer technology in favor of niche markets and unknown innovators. Several of the episodes follow musicians who are pushing the limits of technology in music to further their craft, including RJD2 and Brian Gibson of Lightning Bolt. The stories span the entire US and beyond to find the most interesting technology related stories and highlight the men and women who are pioneers doing truly unique things with technology.
A documentary which explores the remarkable parallels between the careers of Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill, as well as their personal rivalry and animosity.
The Greco-Persian War was pivotal in the creation of the modern world - yet all that is generally remembered are the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. This documentary examines the whole history, from the Ionian Revolt (497BC) to the Peace of Callias (449BC), and also covers the legacies of the war - including Democracy.
A researcher investigates shadow phenomena, searching for answers while unveiling an enigmatic world feared by many and misunderstood by most. Joined by experts in the field, he journeys to locations with known supernatural activity.
Hitler’s Secret Sex Life exposes the myriad of rumours, theories and disputed historical accounts of Adolf Hitler's sexual psychology. There is no shortage of experts on Hitler's sex life who consider his predictions to be a barometer of the dictator's twisted psyche. Each episode will address a specific time period of Hitler's alleged and proven sex life and explores the role it played in shaping his behaviour.
Michael Kelly, founder of GIY (Grow It Yourself), and Karen O'Donohoe offer step-by-step guidance in growing vegetables in raised beds and containers. Each episode focuses on a single vegetable, and moves from seed, through thinning, watering, and potential problems, to the kitchen. A guest cook demonstrates 1-3 recipes anyone can replicate at home. The series is filmed in the brilliant landscape colors of Southern Ireland, but the gardening and cooking principles are universal.
Eric Hanson travels to around the globe to backpack the world's most epic trails. The show also showcases the people, culture and experiences to be had in the regions he visits.
Take an intimate journey with NBA rookie Ja Morant as he navigates the perils of the 2019–2020 season—not just a challenging year for live basketball, but for humanity. Apart from the suspension of his sport, the young point guard must grapple with a world utterly transformed by a global pandemic and the urgent call for racial justice. Guest stars include Carmelo Anthony, A’ja Wilson and more.
A high-end documentary series that takes a deep and thought-provoking dive into a variety of topics - such as the future of human life extension, breakthroughs in interspecies communication, the rise of “cyborgism”, existing in virtual reality, and more.