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In 2017 and 2019, Gemmel “Juelz” Moore (26) and Timothy “Tim” Dean (55), two gay black men, died of a meth overdose at the West Hollywood apartment of white businessman, activist & political donor Ed Buck (66). The parallel stories of these two men, are intimately told by the friends who loved them, grieve their loss, and who hope to protect others from similarly tragic fates.
Gemmel & Tim (2021 )
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As the disaster of yet another school shooting hits, some parents are faced with a brutal fact: their child was the one pulling the trigger. Jeff Williams is the father of Andy, who in 2001, at the age of 15, shot and killed two classmates and wounded 13 other students. Andy, 25 at the time of filming, is now serving life in prison. Clarence Elliot’s son Nicholas shot and killed his teacher and wounded another in 1988. He too is serving life in prison. Sue Klebold’s son Dylan was one of the two teenagers behind the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, one of the deadliest school shootings in history. Dylan ended the shooting by committing suicide. Through the three parents' deeply personal stories and raw, honest testimony, the film explores multiple themes that emerge from terrible tragedies - guilt, failure, responsibility, sorrow, friendship and love.
Raising a School Shooter (2021 )
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In 1978, Rocco "Rocky" Napoli takes control of the family's gambling business from father James "Jimmy Nap" Napoli. Jimmy Nap ran the largest numbers operation in the country for over thirty years. Members of the Genovese crime family, both were arrested in 1988 for the alleged murder plot of Jon Gotti and brother Gene.
American Rackets (2021 )
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The story of a disturbed Russian linguist who was arrested in 2011 after the mummified bodies of 26 girls and women were found in his apartment.
Dollmaker: The Anatoly Moskvin Story (2021 )
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From the suspicious disappearance of his wife to the brutal dismemberment of his neighbor and the murder of his best friend, this true-crime special tells the bizarre story of the life and criminal trials of the infamous real estate heir, Robert Durst.
The Trials of Robert Durst (2021 )
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There are some places on earth where the land just seems different, and Blind Frog Ranch in eastern Utah is one of those places. Locals say the land is cursed. That it's trying to hold on to something.
Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch (2021 )
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Stacey Solomon and her crack team help families transform their homes with a life-changing declutter. All of the homeowners possessions are taken to a warehouse where they will choose what to let go and what will return to their reorganised home.
Sort Your Life Out (2021 )
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Explore some of the most death-defying accidents caught on film. Survivors and eyewitnesses explain what went wrong and a panel of experts dissect the scientific principle behind these
I Got Lucky: Survival Stories (2021 )
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Roo Powell is a woman on a mission to expose the dangers of and prevent online child sex abuse; with the help of her nonprofit team SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse), she transforms into underage girls to engage with child predators and protect the most vulnerable.
Undercover Underage (2021 )
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In our quest to separate fact from fiction, MythBusters has put hundreds of cars through extreme tests in the search for truth. We've gone from debunking extreme Hollywood car stunts to cooking steaks under the hood... and we've barely scratched the automotive surface. Motor MythBusters steers its attention to the questions and myths under the hood of every car lover's mind.
Motor Mythbusters (2021 )
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Each episode re-tells the story of two global music superstars through a nostalgic look back in time to present day, all through the lens of the MTV cameras. From their first introduction on MTV News ("you hear it first") to pop culture-defining performances on TRL, the VMAs and EMAs, they’ve been Punk’d, showed us their Cribs, and shared intimate stories on The Ride, Diary, Yo! MTV Raps, and countless specials.
My Life On MTV (2021 )
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The Lost City of Atlantis has fascinated philosophers and historians for nearly 2,400 years and is known as one of the most extraordinary mysteries of the world. With a new trail of evidence, expert Stel Pavlou and volcanologist Jess Phoenix set out on a quest to solve the greatest archaeological mystery of all time – the rediscovery of Atlantis.
Hunting Atlantis (2021 )
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Arctic Vets takes viewers into the world of the remarkable wildlife that inhabits Canada's frozen north. Featuring incredible access and a cast of amazing characters (both human and animal), this ground-breaking new series is packed with heart-warming and heart wrenching stories. The show follows the veterinary team at Assiniboine Park Arctic Animal Hospital tasked with the mission to save the lives of sick and injured Arctic species, including polar bears, reindeer, muskox and more in one of earth's toughest environments.
Arctic Vets (2021 )
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The crimes that are distinct to one U.S. region, whether it is bodies that turn up in swamps in the Bayou, killers stalking the sandy beaches of the Jersey Shore, victims lusting for fame in the Hollywood Hills, or screams lost in the cold Alaskan tundra. The series illuminates what connects these crimes to their environments and what makes them so uniquely American.
Murder Nation (2021 )
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Each episode of this new On the Scene shows the unique situations that Police officers respond to. From hostage negotiations, to hunting wanted criminals, to rescuing crash victims, experience what it’s like to be on the frontline of policing.
Body Cam: On the Scene (2021 )
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Follow the men and women of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as they patrol one of the most mysterious and beautiful places on earth; the state of Louisiana.
Louisiana Law (2021 )
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Alan cooks up an idea for a new vehicle his band can use to play gigs away from his barn; he takes Nick on a trip to buy a bizarre Volvo limo; knowing that the Volvo will never be sold, they try to make some cash on an original Vauxhall Astra.
Lazy Car Dealer (2021 )
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It’s the 1980s and the world of professional surfing is a circus of fluorescent colors, peroxide hair and radical male egos. "Girls Can't Surf" follows the journey of a band of renegade surfers who took on the male-dominated professional surfing world to achieve equality and change the sport forever. Featuring surfing greats Jodie Cooper, Frieda Zamba, Pauline Menczer, Lisa Andersen, Pam Burridge, Wendy Botha, Layne Beachley and more, "Girls Can't Surf" is a wild ride of clashing personalities, sexism, adventure and heartbreak, with each woman fighting against the odds to make their dreams of competing a reality.
Girls Can't Surf (2021 )
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The story of trailblazing 19th-century photographer Eadweard Muybridge, who changed the world with his camera. Artful, resilient, selfish, naive, eccentric, deceitful--Muybridge is a complicated, imperfect man and his story drips with ambition and success, loss and betrayal, near death experiences and even murder. "The machine cannot lie," Stanford declared of Muybridge's pioneering motion images. But what about the photographer?
Exposing Muybridge (2021 )
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Subjects of Desire is a thought provoking film that examines the cultural shift in beauty standards towards embracing (or appropriating) Black aesthetics and features, deconstructing what we understand about race and the power behind beauty.
Subjects of Desire (2021 )
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This documentary series takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of customized vintage-car restoration. Follow a team of passionate workers who bring new life to automobiles from the 50s, 60s and 70s, as well as boats and home appliances.
Bienvenue à la shop! (2021 )
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Stories of murder investigations that gradually exposed one truth after another.
Where Murder Lies (2021 )
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Crinqué (2021 )
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A group of colorful DIY rocketeers are taking their own path to space. Follow three self-financed teams with sky-high dreams in their cosmic quest to explore the final frontier on shoe-string budgets.
Homemade Astronauts (2021 )
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The computer game chain GameStop created so much chaos in the stock market that it forced large hedge funds to their knees. How could it happen? Here we follow different people who were brought together during 2020 because of their interest in GameStop's future. Some had invested in the chain's stock, others wondered about it. While the chain's employees trusted that the company would pay their salaries at a time when millions of people went bankrupt and became unemployed.
The Big Squeeze (2021 )
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In "Walks To Forgive," host Erin R. Dooley takes people on long walks to discuss forgiveness in their lives. Episodes include forgiving: abuse by a father, losing children in a custody battle, and a homeland that made it impossible to thrive.
Walks to Forgive (2021 )
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This four-part documentary series traces the veteran experience across the arc of American history and explores the present-day divide between civilian and veteran communities.
American Veteran (2021 )
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Mariloup Wolfe meets up with families who moved to remote areas to improve their quality of life. She reveals the questions, doubts and decisions behind these moves, as she profiles one family per episode.
Le grand move (2021 )
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Josh Gates goes on the adventure of a lifetime when he and Christopher Lloyd set off to track down the most iconic movie car in Hollywood history, The DeLorean Time Machine from "Back to the Future," and deliver the vehicle to Michael J. Fox.
Expedition: Back To The Future (2021 )
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Documentary exploring the subject of the existence of the afterlife based on 12 years of research conducted by doctors, PhDs, and research scientists.
Ghosts and the Afterlife (2021 )
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Muhammad Ali brings to life the iconic heavyweight boxing champion who became an inspiration to people everywhere.
Muhammad Ali (2021 )
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This four-part docuseries chronicles one unforgettable season with one of Mexico's most popular soccer club, the Chivas of Guadalajara, as they strive to resurrect their legendary franchise from a series of devastating losses.
CHIVAS: El Rebaño Sagrado (2021 )