Browse documentary series in New Zealand
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The visionary work and the turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest and most influential writers America has ever produced. Interweaving his eventful biography with carefully selected excerpts from his iconic short stories, novels, and non-fiction, the series reveals the brilliant, ambitious, charismatic, and complicated man behind the myth, and the art he created.
Hemingway (2021 )
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Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and personal stories of how the catastrophic events of that day changed the course of the nation.
Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror (2021 )
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Investigating the most notorious murders ever to take place on the British railways. The cases start from 1864 with the the first murder on a British railway.
Railway Murders (2021 )
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Two childhood friends go from high school dropouts to the most powerful drug kingpins in Miami in this true story of a crime sage that spanned decades.
Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami (2021 )
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The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a Satanic cult.
The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness (2021 )
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A shocking murder in rural Ireland sets off an increasingly convoluted quest for justice that spans decades and cuts across national borders.
Sophie: A Murder in West Cork (2021 )
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Suicide, murder... or something else? This docuseries examines chilling truths and theories around the deaths of 11 members of a Delhi family.
House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths (2021 )
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High-stakes exploits turn deadly — and shake a global church to its core — in this extraordinary true crime story.
Murder Among the Mormons (2021 )
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When the United States of America was founded, the ideals of freedom and equality did not apply to all people. These are the stories of the brave Americans who fought to right the nation’s wrongs and enshrine the values we hold most dear into the Constitution — with liberty and justice for all.
Amend: The Fight for America (2021 )
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The real-life pirates of the Caribbean violently plunder the world's riches and form a surprisingly egalitarian republic in this documentary series.
The Lost Pirate Kingdom (2021 )
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Thirty years after the release of his film JFK (1991), filmmaker Oliver Stone reviews recently declassified evidence related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which took place in Dallas on November 22, 1963.
JFK: Destiny Betrayed (2021 )
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Gripping historical footage and expert commentary give detailed insights into the leading figures and decisive turning points of World War II.
WWII in Color: Road to Victory (2021 )
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In 1970s NYC, the “Torso Killer” preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime’s darkest places.
Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer (2021 )
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Covers the 1941 Japanese military strike on a Hawaiian naval base in never before seen detail.
Attack on Pearl Harbor: Minute by Minute (2021 )
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In 1990, two men dressed as cops con their way into a Boston museum and steal a fortune in art. Take a deep dive into this daring and notorious crime.
This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist (2021 )
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The decline of Hitler’s empire from the inside out by exploring the decline of the Nazis through the perspective of Hitler's bumbling generals and a paranoid Fuhrer.
How The Nazis Lost The War (2021 )
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Ancient investigations turn tech as specialists harness an advanced digital forensics lab and use the latest scientific discoveries to solve the biggest mysteries of ancient history.
Ancient Unexplained Files (2021 )
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Exposing the truths behind the mystery of the Ghost Train Fire at Sydney's iconic Luna Park, Caro Meldrum-Hanna returns for a ground-breaking three-part investigation.
Exposed: The Ghost Train Fire (2021 )
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After a terrible winter, 1942 starts badly for Stalin due to a ruthless Nazi campaign that leaves millions of Soviets captive and without food.
Hitler: Uncovering His Fatal Obsession (2021 )
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Michelin-starred chef Carlo Cracco undertakes six trips across Italy to rediscover its most authentic cuisine with famous actors for each destination.
Dinner Club (2021 )
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Comedian Oliver Polak gets to know celebrities at some of their favorite spots before roasting them with good-natured stand-up sets.
Your Life is a Joke (2021 )
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Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.
Pretend It's a City (2021 )
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This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.
History of Swear Words (2021 )
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Can you tell the difference between fact and fiction? Several stories of strange, mysterious and incredible occurrences are chronicled during each episode. It is up to the viewer to decide which stories actually happened and which were completely fabricated by the show’s writers. The answer is revealed by Jonathan Frakes at the conclusion of each episode.
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997 )
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Learn how to sleep better with Headspace. Each episode unpacks misconceptions, offers friendly tips and concludes with a guided wind-down
Headspace Guide to Sleep (2021 )
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The series shows how meditation can help in your daily life. From tackling stress to embracing gratitude, each episode first teaches the basics and techniques of the practice, and then concludes with a guided meditation. Push play, close your eyes, and explore the many benefits of meditation.
Headspace Guide to Meditation (2021 )
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This series features interesting crimes stories where forensic science played critical role in solving.
Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science
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9/11 changed the world. This compelling four-part special tracks the US-led response to the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City and Washington D.C – and the subsequent unravelling of the Middle East. Beyond the Towers traces the US quest for vengeance directed against Al Qaeda bases in Afghanistan and against the extreme Islamist Taliban government which had protected them. Over time the Afghanistan campaign evolved into what US President George W. Bush called a global ‘war on terror’. Many Muslims regarded ‘the war on terror’ as a western ‘crusade’ against the Islamic religion and fought back accordingly.
Beyond the Towers (2021 )
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In a "nation of middle-class" the IIT dream involves clearing the world's toughest public exam for guaranteed lifelong success. Life is not an exam though. It's a hustle, one that nobody trains them for. The result? Eternal tumult.
Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream (2021 )
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With plenty of passion and little know-how, two musicians undertake a daunting project: turn a late singer's houseboat into a creative musical space.
The Houseboat (2021 )
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The story of the first sexual harassment case in Spain was a scandal. Nevenka Fernández, its protagonist, discusses it in this documentary.
Nevenka, Breaking the Silence (2021 )
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A look at Lake Winnipeg's commercial ice fishing industry, where descendants of Icelandic Vikings bring their catch to shore before the ice gives way.
Ice Vikings (2021 )