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Papua, the home island of the cannibals in the far Pacific ocean. Guinea contains many islands which are significantly diversified: enormous mountains, highlands, swamps and huge rocks alternate. The spectacular wildlife, unspoiled wilderness are species habitat of many animal and plant. Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries on the Earth. According to this, 841 different languages are listed for the country. It is also one of the most rural, as only 18 percent of people live in urban centres. The country is one of the world’s least explored, culturally and geographically, and many undiscovered species of plants and animals live there. If you like the amazing nature recordings also from the underwater (to show the rich life world of Pacific Ocean) and interesting cultures and secrets of the cannibals join and come with us for this exciting journey!
Papua 3D (2013 )
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Infographic documentary extravaganza with world famous Swedish statistician and showman Hans Rosling. His main message - that our world is profoundly changing in ways most of us simply don't realize - much of it for the better.
Don't Panic: The Truth About Population (2013 )
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Karl Lagerfeld, seated at his desk, sketches the events of his life and career with comments and snippets of intimate, lively narratives.
Karl Lagerfeld Sketches His Life (2013 )
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Sergei Polunin is a breathtaking ballet talent who questions his existence and his commitment to dance just as he is about to become a legend.
Dancer (2016 )
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Year after year, just after the monsoon season has finished, thousands of families travel to a bleak desert in Gujerat, India, where they will stay for an endless eight months and extract salt from the earth, using the same painstaking, manual techniques as generations before them. Director Farida Pacha spent a season with one of these families, observing the very particular rhythms of their lives.
My Name Is Salt (2013 )
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The Aviators is an award-winning weekly documentary-lifestyle-science TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, current technology and fly-in destinations. The show's site describes subject matter as follows: "We will take you behind the scenes to show you how airline pilots train, how planes are built, and how ATC works. We will profile aviation businesses and showcase aviation products. We will provide safety tips for private and recreational pilots and career tips for professional pilots." The Aviators premiered on the Global Television Network on Saturday, September 4, 2010. It could also be seen on CHEK-TV in Canada and is distributed to all 356 Public Broadcasting Stations in the United States for broadcast in numerous markets starting in September 2010. On September 1, 2010 the producers announced that a deal had been signed with Discovery Channel Asia that saw the series broadcast overseas in the spring of 2011. In the first six months after its premiere, the show aired almost 8,000 times across North America - an average of over 40 times a day. The Aviators launched on Hulu in February 2011 and was viewed over 32,000 times in just two weeks. In March 2011 producers announced some changes for season two including the addition of country music singer George Canyon to the cast as a guest host for the season. The current season's premiere date is September 16, 2013. Production for a fifth season has begun, and is planned to air in North America in September 2014.
The Aviators (2010 )
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Jack Steward joins Colton Smith to travel to America's greatest treasures, the awe-inspiring national parks, and to spotlight their beauty.
Rock the Park (2014 )
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These children live in the four corners of the earth, but share the same thirst for learning. They understand that only education will allow them a better future and that is why, every day, they must set out on the long and perilous journey that will lead them to knowledge. Jackson and his younger sister from Kenya walk 15 kilometres each way through a savannah populated by wild animals; Carlito rides more than 18 kilometres twice a day with his younger sister, across the plains of Argentina; Zahira lives in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains who has an exhausting 22 kilometres walk along punishing mountain paths before she reaches her boarding school; Samuel from India sits in a clumsy DIY wheelchair and the 4 kilometres journey is an ordeal each day, as his two younger brothers have to push him all the way to school…
On the Way to School (2013 )
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A filmmaker's insight into the biggest gathering on earth -the Kumbh Mela.
Faith Connections (2013 )
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Movie about David Lama climbing the Patagonian mountain Cerro Torre for the first time free, a mountain that has been dubbed the most difficult to climb in the world.
Cerro Torre: A Snowball's Chance in Hell (2013 )
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A band of thirty schoolgirls brave tensions, line-up changes and heartbreak to triumph at tours across Europe and the USA. Over the course of a year, the Sweethearts face the hardest lesson of all – when to let go.
Heart & Soul (2014 )
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50 % of the world’s population lives in urban areas. By 2050 this will increase to 80%. Life in a mega city is both enchanting and problematic. Today we face peak oil, climate change, loneliness and severe health issues due to our way of life. But why? The Danish architect and professor Jan Gehl has studied human behavior in cities through 40 years. He has documented how modern cities repel human interaction, and argues that we can build cities in a way, which takes human needs for inclusion and intimacy into account.
The Human Scale (2012 )
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The Summit is a 2012 documentary film about the 2008 K2 disaster directed by Nick Ryan. It combines documentary footage with dramatized recreations of the events of the 2008 K2 disaster. On the way to and from the summit, eleven climbers died during a short time span creating one of the worst catastophes in climbing history. Much of the documentary footage was captured by Swedish mountaineer Fredrik Sträng. Sträng was planning to do a Documentary which was aborted due to the fact that he did not reach the summit. The footage was still valuable to help solving what really did happen since all the climbers had different stories about what happened.
The Summit (2013 )
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AMERICAN JESUS is an exploration of Christianity in every faction of American Life, from the breadline to the yoga studio, from the humble churches of snake handlers to the mega churches in the ex-urbs. Christian cowboys, bikers and musicians, comedians, surfers and cage-fighters, they are all doing it for Christ. Aram Garriga travels from his native Barcelona to the politically divided United States to chronicle the sometimes bizarre relationship between faith, materialism, politics and personal passions in this uniquely American tableaux. Populated by an array of religious and secular characters offering candid, often illuminating testimonials, AMERICAN JESUS is a vivid mosaic of personalities and conflicting points of view that emerges as a portrait of an America yearning for solace and meaning in the modern world.
American Jesus (2013 )
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A documentary that analyzes the modern educational system and argues that it squelches children's capacity for imagination, creativity, and independent thought.
Alphabet (2013 )
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Betrayal details real-life fairytales gone horribly wrong, cautionary tales of deceitful relationships that have destroyed the lives of those involved.
Betrayal (2023 )
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Keep an eye on the daily routines, quirky habits and cozy habitats of several baby animals at Cleveland Metroparks.
Baby Animal Cam (2023 )
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Glee's cast and crew reveal surprising truths behind making the series and recount the meteoric rise of a Hollywood hit as well as the tragedies of some of its stars.
The Price of Glee (2023 )
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Who is the King? TV series finds inspiration in the rhythms of nature as shown through the wonders of the animal kingdom. It explores different aspects of animal behavior, including hunting techniques and feeding habits, family elationships and defense mechanisms, courtship and mating rituals.
Wild Ones (2014 )
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Learn the story of Dr. George Kenney, former principal of North Port High School in Florida, who hypnotized students. After three of his students die in 2011, this series unpacks what happened and how culpable Dr. K really is.
True Crime Story: Look Into My Eyes (2023 )
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Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman who embraces her identity and voice.
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (2023 )
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Beyoncé is a true global mega star and is synonymous with talent and success. She is a pop sensation, winning over 16 Grammy Awards, a Hollywood actress and a breakout fashion designer. She is a role model to millions of fans around the world. This program gives a real insight into the fascinating story of Beyoncé Giselle Knowles- Carter's rise to fame as one of the biggest starts of the 21st century. We are taken on a journey from her humble beginnings in her home town Houston, Texas, and how she rose to fame as the lead singer in Destiny's Child, one of the best selling girl groups of all time right through to her global success as a solo artist.
Beyonce: Beyond the Glam (2013 )
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The true stories and behind the scene events of some of the uncanniest canine acquaintances—the remarkable friendships that dogs can have.
Dog's Best Friend (2014 )
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Horticulturist Christine Walkden embarks on a journey to explore Britain's gardens and countryside from a hot-air balloon.
Glorious Gardens from Above (2014 )
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This stranger-than-fiction series explores the question of whether Natalia Barnett is an exploited Ukrainian child with dwarfism or a dangerous adult masquerading as a child. Featuring exclusive bombshell interviews with members of Natalia's adoptive family, relatives, friends, legal experts, and neighbors, this docuseries offers a never-before-seen glimpse into the Barnett family, Natalia's identity, Michael Barnett's October 2022 trial, as well as key insights into new theories and evidence.
The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (2023 )
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After decades behind bars, three men set out to prove success can lie on the other side of tragedy. Follows the stories of Harrison, Noel, and Chris as they return home from San Quentin State Prison. After spending most of their lives incarcerated, they are forced to reconcile their perception of themselves with a reality they are unprepared for. Each struggles to overcome personal demons and reconstruct their fractured lives. Grappling with day-to-day challenges and striving for success, they work to reconnect with family and provide for themselves for the first time in their adult lives. Told in an unadorned vérité style, we experience the truth of their heartaches and triumphs. As their stories unfold over weeks, months and years, the precarious nature of freedom after incarceration in America is revealed.
Life After Life (2017 )
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This docuseries follows the rise and fall of Veerappan, a dreaded smuggler whose bloody reign sparked a 20-year-long manhunt in south India.
The Hunt for Veerappan (2023 )
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Erasmo Chambi is a Bolivian immigrant who survives on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, giving wrestling shows at local clubs. In his home country, he was a legendary wrestler: there were trading cards, posters and action figures of his character, El Ciclón (The Cyclone), which today are only relics in a forgotten drawer. Nowadays he trains his son to be his successor.
La Paz in Buenos Aires (2013 )
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This darkly satirical how-to guide explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses and their tactics for success.
How to Become a Mob Boss (2023 )
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Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal (2023 )
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With the scorching heat of summer still beating down upon us we’d like to help you rise above it with our latest cold blast of digital winter. We are more than proud to reveal our latest backcountry ski film. Behold ELEVATION! The allure of heading off into the unknown is a major part of what we love about the backcountry. Garrett Grove snapped this shot while on expedition in the Ruth Amphitheater, AK. Right then and there we knew it would be the perfect image to represent our human powered exploration into the cold crisp winter mountains.
Elevation: A Backcountry Film (2013 )
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After more than 100 years of ruthless competition, the feud between the Duke University Blue Devils and the University of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball teams is called the greatest rivalry in sports! When these fierce challengers collide on the court, get ready for war. Experience the insanity of the competition and go behind the scenes to hear from the legendary players, coaches, broadcasters and superfans that pour their hearts and souls into the ultimate clash of basketball titans!
Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry (2013 )