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Planetary presents a stunning visual portrait of our Earth, taking us on a journey across continents: from the African savannah to the Himalayas, and from the heart of Tokyo to the view of our fragile planet from orbit. Through intimate interviews with a diversity of people, from NASA astronauts and environmentalists to philosophers and Tibetan lamas, the film explores our shared future. It suggests that the key to transforming our civilisation lies in an understanding that all life is inseparably interconnected, and that we cannot change the world unless we change the way we see ourselves, our planet, and the wider cosmos we are embedded within.
Planetary (2015 )
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The worst engineering designs in history are recalled.
Engineering Disasters (2015 )
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In a celebration of the trans community in Puerto Rico, the fissure between internal and external is an ever-present battle. A unique exploration of self-discovery and activism, featuring a diverse collection of subjects that include LGBTQ advocates, business owners, sex workers, and a boisterous group of drag performers who call themselves The Doll House, Mala Mala portrays a fight for personal and community acceptance paved with triumphant highs and devastating lows.
Mala Mala (2015 )
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A five-part series that features the latest research exploring how early humans evolved. See how the mixing of prehistoric human genes led the way for our species to survive and thrive around the globe. Archaeology, genetics and anthropology cast new light on 200,000 years of history, detailing how early humans became dominant.
First Peoples (2015 )
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In 1940 twenty Canadian Beavers were brought to 'Tierra del Fuego' island in southern Patagonia for commercial fur production. However, beavers having no natural predators, quickly spread throughout the island, causing massive destruction of trees threatening the entire Patagonian forests rivers and species. Why wildlife conservationist are convinced that 150.000 beavers must be killed? Why some of the most recognized specialist are convinced that an eradication is not possible? Meanwhile truism is capitalizing on the situation: a man dressed as a beaver passes out flyers promoting a famous sky resort: 'Cerro Castor' - Beaver Hill. Hunters claim for subsidies, scientists are researching, rangers do what they can and restaurants tray to offer beaver meat to tourist.
Beavers: Patagonia invaders (2015 )
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For many generations people in the Omo Valley (tribal southwest Ethiopia) believed some children are cursed and that these 'cursed' children bring disease, drought and death to the tribe. The curse is called 'mingi' and mingi children are killed. Lale Labuko, a young educated man from the Kara tribe was 15 years old when he saw a child in his village killed and also learned that he had 2 older sisters he never knew who had been killed. He decided one day he would stop this horrific practice. Filmed over a five year period we follow Lale's journey along with the people of his tribe as they attempt to change an ancient practice.
Omo Child: The River and the Bush (2015 )
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Explore the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most famous former child stars. Through celebrity interviews, verite scenes, and archival footage, this film deconstructs the stages of earlier stardom and looks at the entertainment system over the last century.
Child Star (2024 )
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Tegan Quin (from Tegan and Sara) has been the victim of identity theft and an ongoing catfishing scam for over 15 years. While investigating, she shares for the first time, how she was ensnared in toxic fan culture that revealed the dark side of fame.
Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara (2024 )
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A man forms an unlikely friendship with a wild otter while living in the remote Shetland Islands.
Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story (2024 )
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Nicolò Fagioli's story is universal. A boy's dream comes true, stumbles and embarks on a path to get back up. "Fragile" aims to recount this journey and delve into the personality of a boy whose fragility becomes a value on which to build himself and his career.
FRAGILE - The story of Nicolò Fagioli (2024 )
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Three men enter the new wild west of baby making, online forums where sperm donors connect with hopeful parents, but find themselves exchanging more than just genetic material.
SPERMWORLD (2024 )
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Over seven years, three couples involved in the extreme sport of BASE jumping test the limits of love and life itself. Risking everything for the thrill of the jump, their dedication is put to the ultimate test.
Fly (2024 )
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A documentary film set against the culturally historical backdrop of one of America's oldest Black boarding schools. The film provides a window into the ever-evolving, complex layers of the school and its students.
Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story (2024 )
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Who and what were the knights? How did they live? We go back to the days of castles, armor, sword fights and jousts to find out.
Knights (2015 )
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Newly discovered interviews with Elizabeth Taylor and unprecedented access to the star’s personal archive reveal the complex inner life and vulnerability of the groundbreaking icon.
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024 )
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On January 6, 2021, Americans witnessed an attack on the U.S. Capitol without precedent in our history. Armed militiamen and QAnon followers made headlines, but among them were a sea of crosses and Christian flags, rosaries and "Jesus Saves" signs. What motivated so many Christians to participate in this violent assault?
Bad Faith (2024 )
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A documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. Intended as commentary on the issues of their day, these vitriolic and explosive encounters came to define the modern era of public discourse in the media, marking the big bang moment of our contemporary media landscape when spectacle trumped content and argument replaced substance. Best of Enemies delves into the entangled biographies of these two great thinkers, and luxuriates in the language and the theater of their debates, begging the question, "What has television done to the way we discuss politics in our democracy today?"
Best of Enemies (2015 )
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An ex gang member's love for pigs spurs him on a life-risking mission to uncover the truth behind 'bacon'. Director and Activist Joey Carbstrong goes undercover with fellow activists to infiltrate and expose the deeply ingrained corruption and heartbreaking abuse that lies at the heart of the UK’s ‘pork industry’
Pignorant (2024 )
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A feature documentary on the history of video games. From 'Pong', 'Pac Man' and 'Mario' to 'Call of Duty', 'Grand Theft Auto' and everything in between it tells the story of how this industry was created, by whom and where it is headed.
Gameplay: The Story of the Videogame Revolution (2015 )
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Film from Andrew Morgan. The True Cost is a documentary film exploring the impact of fashion on people and the planet.
The True Cost (2015 )
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Tells the history of skateboard art and its evolution through the decades, as iconic and rebellious skateboarders and artists give firsthand experiences and stories about their art that challenged the establishment.
Sk8face (2024 )
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Monster or majestic creature? Experience these amazing sea dwellers in their natural habitat as experienced wild survivalists who face the threat of extinction.
Sharks: Predators of the Deep (2024 )
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A stunning new documentary series exploring the incredible story of uranium, from its creation in an exploding star to its deployment in nuclear weapons, nuclear power, and nuclear medicine. It’s a journey across nine countries and more than a century of stories, to discover the rock that made the modern world. It’s part science, part history, and all epic adventure. Join physicist and YouTube phenomenon Dr. Derek Muller as he reveals the untold story of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on Earth.
Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail (2015 )
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The story of Keanu Reeves, from a turbulent upbringing to becoming not only one of the most beloved actors in the world, but also one of the most beloved people.
Keanu Reeves: The One and Only (2024 )
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This Internet is under attack. Communications, culture, free speech, innovation, and democracy are all up for grabs. Will the Internet be dominated by a few powerful interests? Or will citizens rise up to protect it?
Killswitch (2015 )
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An in-depth look into the isolated sport of Motocross in the much more isolated island of Bermuda.
Top Rider (2024 )
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A intimate reflection at the making of and cultural phenomenon of one of the most popular and profitable horror films ever made, The Exorcist (1973).
Fear and Love: The Story of The Exorcist (2024 )
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Chris Hansen brings his unrivaled journalistic skills to a series revealing the hidden truth behind America's most shocking murders. His trade-mark interviewing excellence guides the viewer through every twist and turn of an enthralling criminal drama.
Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen (2015 )
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This fun and informative documentary examines and attempts to validate some of the most outrageous theories surrounding the infamous cryptid.
Beyond the Legend: Bigfoot Gone Wild (2024 )
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This is a journey like no other, after several months of wrangling with North Korean authorities in Paris reporters Michaël Sztanke and Julien Alri obtained a visa for Pyongyang but as soon as they arrived the scene was set by a compulsory photo shoot. Journalists are kept under close surveillance and to go to North Korea is to accept the presence of guides who provide supervision 24 hours a day, their primary role is to protect the countries image. In North Korea’s eyes every foreigner is a potential enemy who must be closely watched, this being said Sztanke and Alri attempt to delve deeper into the inner workings of the hermit kingdom, discovering the real nature of this political regime and how life is for your everyday North Korean.
North Korea: The Great Illusion (2015 )
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Three elite surfers travel to eight remote destinations searching for pristine waves and an escape from the stress of competition as they balance their careers with a desire to rediscover the joy of surfing free from contest scores. From pastime to mainstream sport, the film charts a fresh take on surfing’s present.
Trilogy: New Wave (2024 )
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Illegal smuggling, armed robbery, large scale prostitution and malicious murders are among the 16 unique stories in this true crime series.
True Nordic Crimes (2015 )