Browse documentary series in New Zealand
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A docudrama series focusing on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection; it uses reconstruction of the 19th century with present day documentary.
Darwin's Brave New World (2009 )
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British documentary series exploring incredible feats of human endeavour underground, revealing what people have built, where they have built it, how and why.
Underground Worlds (2019 )
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This rousing docuseries goes behind the scenes of professional polo, offering an unprecedented look into the players' lives on and off the field.
Polo (2024 )
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An Elvis impersonator's conspiracy theory sets off a feud that spirals into an attempted presidential assassination.
The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga (2024 )
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This compelling series investigates the motives and m.o. of female murderers. While males are often driven by anger, impulse and destruction, women usually have more complex, long-term reasons to kill.
Deadly Women (2005 )
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Through unprecedented access we showcase the spectacle that is Wild Russia. From east to west, via mountains, volcanoes, deserts, lakes and Arctic ice, this breathtaking six-part series uses stunning cinematography to chart the dazzling natural wonders of this vast country.
Wild Russia (2008 )
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Bear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger.
Man vs. Wild (2006 )
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Actress Susan Lucci hosts this enthralling series that looks at love triangles gone bad, office romances gone awry and other passionate love affairs that ended in death.
Deadly Affairs: Betrayed by Love (2021 )
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Follow NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers as he rebounds from an Achilles injury in this sports series chronicling the defining moments of his life and career.
Aaron Rodgers: Enigma (2024 )
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Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.
The Secret Lives of Animals (2024 )
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Relive the chart-topping hits, new music, and unforgettable moments from some of music's biggest artists. Don't miss a moment with Amazon Music Live—when the game ends, live music begins.
Amazon Music Live 2024 (2024 )
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Chef Dabiz Muñoz faces a life-changing decision in this docuseries: to keep his most renowned restaurant at the top — or close its kitchen for good.
UniverXO Dabiz (2024 )
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Some of the most iconic and historic buildings of the ancient and medieval worlds are examined by 'blow apart' CGI animation to reveal how these structures were built. Using the latest archaeological investigations combined with X-Ray and LiDar scanning technologies, the series delves into the myths and mysteries behind ancient civilizations and the structures they built.
Blowing Up History (2016 )
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This captivating docuseries examines Winston Churchill's pivotal role in World War II and the formative events that made him an ideal leader for the era.
Churchill at War (2024 )
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Uncover the darkness within the neon-hued world of Lisa Frank Inc., a brand that defined girlhood for a generation of Americans only to seemingly disappear overnight. Behind the rainbows and psychedelic illustrations, unravel a nostalgia-soaked, stranger-than-fiction tale that exposes the hidden toxicity that lurked at the heart of the company for decades.
Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story (2024 )
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Calling on historians and economists, William Karel conducts a detailed analysis of the 1929 crash of Wall Street and the Great Depression.
1929 (2009 )
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Albert Lin adventures to the ends of the earth, using advanced technology to strip back the layers of time and reveal ancient lost cities.
Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin (2023 )
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This four-part series embraces Jeremy Renner's lifelong passion for giving back to communities around the world by reimagining unique purpose-built vehicles to meet a community’s needs.
Rennervations (2023 )
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Humanity's drive to push the bounds of the known world sometimes results in tragedy - but science still remembers the breakthroughs.
Deadly Science (2023 )
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Josh Gates investigates the truth behind the world's most iconic and captivating legends. Leaving no stone unturned, his adventures take him around the globe as he immerses himself in the core locales linked to each tale.
Expedition Unknown: Search for the Afterlife (2018 )
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Investigating the time-saving inventions we depend on and explores their impact on the world at large.
Faster! (2021 )
Ça va bien se passer, Dadju (2023 )
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In this short film series we go on a journey of discovery to some of the most fascinating regions on earth. Breathtaking landscapes, spectacular shots of flora and fauna and unusual insights into people's lives are shown.
Fascinating Places (2014 )
Wild Chile: Un viaje salvaje (2017 )
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Despite his natural talent and remarkable achievements that followed, Jung Kook continues to chart his own course. This documentary covers his first solo single debut to unreleased interviews, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, and the full version of "Jung Kook ‘GOLDEN' Live On Stage."
JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL THE ORIGINAL (2024 )
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UNHEARD is a confronting look at racial issues in Australia as told by those who have experienced them first-hand.
Unheard (2021 )
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Cruising Santa Cruz's ocean highways, Edmund Kemper appears to be a 6'9" gentle giant who offers hundreds of young female hitchhikers a ride. But behind his charming smile and signature gold-rimmed glasses lurks a brutal and perverted monster. In 1973, while awaiting trial, Kemper was interviewed by psychiatrist Dr. Donald Lunde. Lunde records Kemper's detailed confession on audiotape. For 50 years these tapes were locked away and forgotten, but now they are public for the first time and reveal a tormented childhood, dark sexual fantasies, and a thirst for revenge on the person he despises most, his own mother.
The Co-Ed Killer: Mind of a Monster (2021 )
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Money holds power over us — but it doesn't have to. Finance expert Ramit Sethi works with people across the US to help them achieve their richest lives.
How to Get Rich (2023 )
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Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller investigates new emerging underworlds, including the trade in body parts, hired assassins, sextortion and the smuggling of people across the U.S.-Mexico border, to meet the players and learn the business.
Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller (2024 )
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All families have secrets, but not like this; behind the closed curtains of suburbia, not all is as it seems; people connected to these families have secrets to hide and will stop at nothing, even murder, to keep their secrets hidden forever.
My Family's Deadly Secret (2020 )
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Little animals embark on big adventures across the U.S. in a dramatic nature series that explores their hidden worlds and epic survival stories.
Tiny Creatures (2020 )
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A new "treasure map" of the Maya world is transforming what we thought we knew of one of the world most mysterious ancient civilizations.
Lost Treasures of the Maya (2019 )