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The ivory trade is a cruel business. Every 15 minutes an elephant is killed for its ivory. 65 percent of the continents elephants have been killed for their ivory in the last five years. Crime syndicates involved in gun, drug and human trafficking reap huge profits from the ivory trade. So do dangerous terrorist groups including Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army and al-Qaeda affiliate al-Shabaab. These terrorists threaten the safety and stability of Africa and the national security of the United States.
When Giants Fall (2015 )
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This documentary traces the battle for Stalingrad, which proved to be the turning point for the Allies on the eastern front during the Second World War. Included is expert analysis by Dr Duncan Anderson and Dr Aryk Nusbacher. The bitter, bloody and inhuman struggle for Stalingrad was the turning point of the war on the eastern front and a pivotal moment of World War Two.
Line of Fire: Stalingrad (2015 )
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“300 Million Years” relates the dramatic history of how the continent of Europe came to be and the first humans to call it home.
300 Million Years (2015 )
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Historian Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China on the trail of three giants of ancient philosophy - Buddha, Socrates and Confucius.
Genius of the Ancient World (2015 )
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They were bloodthirsty Scandinavian warriors and fine craftsmen. From Newfoundland to the Caspian Sea they robbed and traded fine furs, jewelry, slaves or weapons: anything worth something. They opened new trade routes still used today, founded magnificent cities such as Kiev and Novgorod, and captured ancient hubs like York, Naples and Istanbul. This series follows the Vikings everywhere they went, revealing stunning new archaeological discoveries that turn Viking history on its head.
The Vikings (2015 )
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Three part documentary series following the work of the Greater Manchester Police Serious Sexual Offences Unit, combined with the Major Investigation Team.
The Detectives (2015 )
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Simon Reeve sets out on an epic journey around the island of Ireland - a place steeped in history, culture and belief, but with a complex past. Part 1: South Simon begins his journey in the south of Ireland, paramotoring with an Irish explorer. On the west coast, he does spot of surfing before climbing Croagh Patrick in honour of Ireland's patron saint. This leg of his journey ends in Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point.
Ireland with Simon Reeve (2015 )
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Alastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art.
Treasures of Ancient Greece (2015 )
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The cameras follow the lives of human and animal families living in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve. They also follow the story of a safari camp run by wildlife expert Saba Douglas-Hamilton and an elephant conservation charity run by her husband Frank Pope.
This Wild Life (2015 )
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A documentary film investigating the 1928 murder of a Pennsylvania farmer and the allegations of witchcraft that shocked the nation.
Hex Hollow: Witchcraft and Murder in Pennsylvania (2015 )
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North Korea. The last communist country in the world. Unknown, hermetic and fascinating. Formerly known as “The Hermit Kingdom” for its attempts to remain isolated, North Korea is one of the largest sources of instability as regards world peace. It also has the most militarized border in the world, and the flow of impartial information, both going in and out, is practically non-existent. As the recent Sony-leaks has shown, it is the perfect setting for a propaganda war.
The Propaganda Game (2015 )
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Filmmaker Amy Berg sheds light on the sexual, financial and spiritual abuses heaped upon members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by their former leader, Warren Jeffs.
Prophet's Prey (2015 )
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Guy Martin sets off on a 1000-mile motorbike trip, exploring a rarely-seen side of modern India as he heads to one of the world's maddest bike races.
Our Guy in India (2015 )
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Based on the true story of a prolific American serial killer, viewers will discover and piece together details of the case alongside the investigators.
Serial Thriller (2015 )
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This Battlezone series looks at the US battle with Japan for supremacy in the Pacific and the eventual surrender.
Battlezone WWII: Battle of Midway to Victory in the Pacific (2015 )
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This Battlezone series features an in-depth analysis of the major battles that decided the outcome of WWII.
Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles (2015 )
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Celebrity chefs try out different recipes from around the world.
A Cook Abroad (2015 )
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Lucy Worsley delves into the history of romance to uncover the forces shaping our very British happily ever after and how our feelings have been affected by social, political and cultural ideas.
A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley (2015 )
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Documentary following the officers of Britain's biggest and busiest police service as they deal with life, death, crime and its victims, all across the capital.
The Met: Policing London (2015 )
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Martin Clunes sets out on an international journey to investigate the extraordinary relationship between man and beast. From birds to bears, and from pets to primates, involving ancient and modern techniques and partnerships, Martin observes humans and animals working side by side in ways that have existed and evolved during hundreds of millennia.
Man & Beast with Martin Clunes (2015 )
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Καιρός για ήρωες (2015 )
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What began as another Syfy creature feature has now become an important piece of pop culture - poised to take over the entire world.
Sharknado: Feeding Frenzy (2015 )
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A Full Length Documentary exploring Jaws fans and their love of the franchise Jaws. People from around the world explore their thoughts and expressions for the love of their favorite movie. This time it's personal... Stories by the fans for the fans
Jaws Finatics (2015 )
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Cherry Healey goes behind the scenes of one of the nation's biggest stores to find out how it survives the pressure cooker of Christmas.
Christmas Shopping Fever: John Lewis and the Retail Race (2015 )
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Filmed over a 17 year period, director Alvin Tsang reflects on his family’s migration from Hong Kong to Los Angeles in the early 1980s—fraught with betrayal from his parents’ divorce, economic strife and a communication meltdown.
Reunification (2015 )
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Stop-motion animation on the arranging of marriages in 1950/60s set in the Eastern-Polish borderland. The script is based on a part of Mikołaj Smyk's diary, the director's grandfather. The biographical objects used in the animation, such as an authentic headscarf, Polish and Russian books, the copy of Mikołaj Smyk's diary and photographs help situate the story in its original environment.
The Deal (2015 )
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Cast, crew and fans explore the 'Back to the Future' time-travel trilogy's resonance throughout our culture—30 years after Marty McFly went back in time.
Back in Time (2015 )
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Homer's Odyssey meets King of Kong as two über geeks try to collect all 678 officially licensed Nintendo Entertainment System game cartridges in 30 days, WITHOUT the aid of online purchasing.
Nintendo Quest (2015 )
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COMIX is a feature documentary on comic books, the comic book world, and the phenomenon surrounding them. It is told through the thoughts and images of some of the greatest talent in the comic book industry like Stan Lee, Frank Miller, Neal Adams, Mark Waid, Marc Silvestri, and John Romita Jr., among many others. COMIX also has tons of interviews with the fans, many in full costumes, as they share their love for the art form, and who have made comics the phenomenon that it is today.
COMIX: Beyond the Comic Book Pages (2015 )
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Wide Open Sky follows the heart-warming story of an outback Australian children's choir. Chronicling their journey from auditions to end-of-year concert, the trials of trying to run a children's choir in a remote and disadvantaged region are revealed. Here, sport is king and music education is non-existent. Despite this, choir mistress Michelle has high expectations. She wants to teach the children contemporary, original, demanding music. It becomes clear for the children to believe in themselves, they all need someone who believes in them. Set against a landscape of devastating beauty, Wide Open Sky is a moving portrait of the fragile world of possibility that is childhood and reminds us why no child, anywhere, should grow up without music.
Wide Open Sky (2015 )
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Curtis Duffy, a teen who fought and stole for the thrill, discovered his place in the kitchen after a home economics teacher nurtured his talents. After an unimaginable tragedy involving his parents, Duffy doubled down on his cooking career. Soon, his intense drive earned him accolades as one of the country's most renowned chefs. But as he began building his dream restaurant in Chicago, called Grace, Duffy found himself in another point of personal crisis: His laser focus cost him his marriage and two young daughters. For Grace is a documentary about food, family, sacrifice, and the journey from concrete box to opening night of one of the world's most acclaimed restaurants.
For Grace (2015 )
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Chandler Wild, A New York based filmmaker, travels 6,700 miles to the end of the road in Alaska to honor his deceased father by naming a mountain after him.
Mount Lawrence (2015 )
