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This documentary tells the story of The Secret Cup, the only cannabis competition for creating hash. It showcased the finest authentic achievements in the industry and those that participated had an incredible adventure while avoiding the law.
The Secret Cup (2022 )
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Documentary revealing the history of the fast-food franchise, from its humble beginnings in 1948 to its world-conquering profile today.
McDonalds: How Do They Really Do It? (2022 )
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For 50 years, Paul Limmer was a world class track coach at Long Island's Mepham High School. He holds NY State's record for wins with 737 and was inducted into the 2016 New Balance Coaches Hall of Fame. Limmer's true legacy, however, just has nothing to do with awards. Thousands of former athletes, many of whom never broke a single record or won a solitary trophy, credit him for changing their lives. This is the story of all the other kids - the ones who never felt "seen" - until Paul Limmer came into their lives.
The 5th Man (2022 )
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Rikke Brewer and Aiden Knox struggle with the death of their best friend Nye Newman, and subsequent mental health issues, in very different ways, that threaten to tear them apart. In pursuit of 15million clicks of fame and money, and a career as a youtuber, outgoing Rikke seeks the dangerous thrill of UrbEx stunts as a way to numb his loss and pain. Aiden, more introverted, seeks solace in Parkour, while working menial jobs to pay for his increasing reliance on alcohol. As they process Nye's tragic death, deeper scars from difficult childhoods emerge. Exclusive rights to 10 years of their self-shot archive reveal a rich story of their formative years. As we watch the stunts with sweaty palms and open mouths, we ultimately engage with the warmth and humanity of these two extraordinary young men.
Off The Rails (2022 )
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Ettore Bassi is well known as an actor, but not everybody knows that he's also a professional hillclimb racing driver. Today his life is often divided between the stage and the racing track. In 2022, the two passions collide, and end up revealing much about the man and about his past...
Ettore Bassi: Stage and Race (2022 )
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As women’s presence in stadiums is prohibited in Iran, Zahra, a 27-year-old woman and a football fan, disguises herself as a man to be able to watch a match. Thanks to social media, this simple initiative has become viral and a new chapter has begun in her life.
The Football Aficionado (2022 )
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A group of strangers come together to do the impossible, create a business solution that will end cancer globally in just 4 days.
4 Days to End Cancer (2022 )
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Hollywood's own "Can't Be Stopped" crew is one of the most influential and recognizable graffiti crews to emerge out of the U.S. is Since its inception in the early 1980's, the initials C.B.S. have been at the forefront of evolving graffiti art into a true, authentic art form.
Can't Be Stopped (2022 )
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West Yorkshire's notorious HMP Wakefield is known in the prison system as 'Monster Mansion.' It's a warehouse for the worst Category A prisoners, and it's home to some of the most terrible men in British criminal history, such as Roy Whiting, Jeremy Bamber, Charles Bronson and Robert Maudsley. Through interviews with ex-inmates, retired guards and relatives of Britain's most infamous inmates, unlocking the cell doors and uncovering the secrets of life inside the UK's toughest jail.
HMP Wakefield: Evil Behind Bars (2022 )
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The story, practices, and controversies behind the world's largest retailer.
Amazon: How Do They Really Do It? (2022 )
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Imagine a disease so rare there's no cure. Austin Crawford was diagnosed with MSA or Multiple System Atrophy. As his health fades we find Austin building a hot rod from his wheelchair and sharing his story to his followers on Tiktok.
Driven to Help (2022 )
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Explore the most intriguing and terrifying paranormal cases: The Enfield Poltergeist, The Conjuring House, The Edinburgh Executioner and The Lady of the Lake. Stories that stand up to scrutiny, where suspected supernatural activity cannot be simply explained away.
Hauntings (2022 )
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Freddie returns to his home town for the sporting challenge of a lifetime. Can he inspire some unlikely teens to give cricket a chance - or has he bitten off more than he can chew?
Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams (2022 )
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Louis Theroux interviews some of the biggest names in UK entertainment and is granted exclusive access into their lives, both at work and at home.
Louis Theroux Interviews (2022 )
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Awesome parties for amazing people - and everyone's invited. LGBTQ+ party planners compete to plan epic blow-outs and bring their fabulous queer parties to life.
Big Proud Party Agency (2022 )
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Following on from the earlier series 'Trawlermen', documentary series `Trawlermen: Hunting the Catch' follows fishermen around the clock as they embark on deep-sea fishing trips. From Shetland to Cornwall, and from the North Sea to the English Channel, cameras follow fisherman as they traverse 300,000 square miles of ocean. Each episode follows a different British fishing boat over the course of a single week as they battle the elements and hunt for a catch that will pay off for the skipper and the crew.
Trawlermen: Hunting the Catch (2022 )
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Documentary series charting the rise of the Wales rugby team.
Slammed (2022 )
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What it felt like to live through the collapse of communism and democracy. A series of films by Adam Curtis.
Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZone (2022 )
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Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues.
Lucy Worsley Investigates (2022 )
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A 34-year-old cold-case investigation into the murder of student athlete Denise Pflum in Indiana.
Small Town Secrets (2022 )
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Real stories, real voices. The AIDS crisis as never told before, by those who survived - and those who did not. Frank, intimate accounts from the heart of a devastating epidemic.
AIDS: The Unheard Tapes (2022 )
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Documentary series examining the Industrial revolution, the age of smoke and steel, a time when history's great engineers pioneered solutions that would forever change the way people live, think, and build.
Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World (2022 )
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Romesh tries get to the bottom of some of the most mysterious celebrity deaths that shocked a generation. Will his curiosity and sub-optimal investigation skills find the truth?
The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan (2022 )
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From the sea lochs of Scotland to the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, seasoned train traveller Michael Portillo immerses himself in the magnificent scenery of the nation's coastal regions.
Great Coastal Railway Journeys (2022 )
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Louis Theroux returns to the USA for three documentary films exploring the alt right and its use of social media, rap artists and their often bloody and fatal vendettas, and the repercussions in the porn industry following the #MeToo movement.
Louis Theroux's Forbidden America (2022 )
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A footballing whirlwind in the eye of a tabloid storm. From legendary talent and national hero to addiction, violence and scandals. This is the raw, honest Paul Gascoigne story.
Gazza (2022 )
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In his most personal project to date, Simon Schama looks back at the dramatic history that has played out in his lifetime. Best known for writing history, he has lived a fair bit of it too. Born in 1945, on the night of the bombing of Dresden, Simon grew up as part of a generation determined to rebuild the world from the ashes of war. In this film, he reveals the stories of artists and writers who have been at the forefront of the fight for truth and democracy, often at great personal cost.
Simon Schama's History of Now (2022 )
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A look at what life is like for the millionaires and billionaires who live in the tax haven in the United Arab Emirates, as well as the people who serve them.
Inside Dubai: Playground of the Rich (2022 )
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Forensic pathologist and author Dr Richard Shepherd uncovers the truth behind horrific crimes as told through the victims' bodies to separate fact from fiction and ensure the truth always prevails.
The Truth About My Murder (2022 )
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Revisit the extraordinary story of a girl who sprang from nowhere to become the most famous woman in the world. Narrated by Golden Globe-winning actress Jessica Chastain and featuring a star-studded cast of female voices, this series re-examines Monroe’s story to uncover themes of feminism, sexuality and power that continue to drive the cultural conversation today.
Reframed: Marilyn Monroe (2022 )
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Michael Palin embarks on an epic, revelatory journey through Iraq, one of the most dangerous and complex countries in the world. Following the Tigris river for over 1,000 miles, from its source in eastern Turkey to the Persian Gulf, Michael wants to discover what life is like for the 40 million people who live in Iraq.
Michael Palin: Into Iraq (2022 )
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Cameras have been granted privileged access to the oldest regiment in the British Army.
The Queen's Guards: A Year In Service (2022 )
