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Extraordinary stories, puzzling mysteries, and legendary journeys behind some of the world's most sacred relics, including objects of immortality, holy treasures, and revered monuments.
Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid (2024 )
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The unbelievable true stories of women who were completely unaware they were pregnant…until they are just about to give birth! A phenomenon known as cryptic pregnancies, one in 2500 women experience pregnancies that go unnoticed until delivery. With personal videos, photos, and gripping first-hand accounts, these unsuspecting moms-to-be share their unexpected journey to motherhood that leave everyone wondering just how in the world they could have missed the signs a baby was coming!
I Wasn’t Expecting a Baby! (2024 )
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An in-depth look at the whistleblowers who sparked a UFO revolution, revealing evidence that the government knows much more than they’re letting on.
TMZ Presents: UFO Revolution (2024 )
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Killing Hip Hop explores the legacies of artists and the threats they face in one of America's most beloved, yet most perilous, musical genres.
Killing Hip Hop (2024 )
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Combat veterans Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins unravel the mysteries behind the strangest and most controversial images, sounds, and documents from the modern history of war. Mysteries span the modern era of warfare, including the World Wars, The Korean War, the Vietnam War, The Cold War, The Gulf War, and the conflicts of the 21st century. Assassinations caught on tape, exploding battleships, ghost planes, vanished soldiers, propaganda hoaxes, alleged cover-ups and conspiracies are analyzed and dissected by Reyes and Adkins, aided by a team of top experts, and former members of the military. Each episode lifts the veil of secrecy on the fog of war.
The Proof Is Out There: Military Mysteries (2024 )
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Accelerates into the world of cars, celebrity ride alongs and iconic automotive events with Nick Cannon steering the wheel!
Nick Cannon's Big Drive (2024 )
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Uncover three shocking stories of women whose seemingly ordinary lives are upended by questionable deaths.
Ms. Murder (2024 )
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The untold story of the man and the musician who made an immense cultural impact across just a few short years. Having gained exclusive rights to a never-before-seen personal archive shot by his wife alongside access to his closest friends and family, the doc is described by the filmmakers as a culture-defining special that humanizes ODB as a man, a father and a husband like never before. It explores how Russell Tyrone Jones created Ol' Dirty Bastard, a Hip Hop alter ego superhero that would ultimately consume him.
Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys (2024 )
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Drawing from his blockbuster podcast “The Way I Heard It”, this cinematic tour de force will take viewers to the frontlines of the American Revolution, World War II, the Civil Rights movement, and more. Part mystery, part history – each harrowing tale tells a story you’ve never heard, about the patriots who built our country. From the legendary rebels we call the “Founding Fathers” to unknown Marines of Iwo Jima – these are the Americans who risked everything to build the country we love and call home. The American heroes who gave us… something to stand for!
Something to Stand for with Mike Rowe (2024 )
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Join the individuals who made M*A*S*H as they celebrate one of the most beloved, enduringly popular, often quoted and influential comedies ever created.
M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television (2024 )
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An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve.
Sugarcane (2024 )
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The Sixth is a visceral intersection of six extraordinary Americans whose lives will be forever changed by the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The Sixth (2024 )
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A passionate conservationist makes a cruel pact to save endangered seabirds from extinction on an inhospitable island, alone. In the end, it's a victory for the birds, but at what price?
My Mercury (2024 )
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TMZ exclusively sits down with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone as they discuss for the first time how their once-fierce rivalry led to two Hollywood icons forever being friends and brothers in arms
Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons (2024 )
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Follows the 1936 Berlin Olympics when Black athlete Jesse Owens won 4 golds against the backdrop of Hitler's racist Nazi regime in Germany.
Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics (2024 )
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Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story dives deep into the lives beyond the court of the next generation of basketball luminaries, Jonquel Jones, Nneka Ogwumike, and Breanna Stewart, as well as WNBA legend, Sheryl Swoopes. From intense off-season routines to the intricacies of family dynamics to navigating the politics of women's sports, this documentary offers viewers a rare, all-encompassing look at the athletes as holistic individuals.
Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story (2024 )
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Tells the unexpected story of the human body by exploring the marvel and mystery of the menstrual cycle, from the first period to the last.
Periodical (2024 )
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World famous Grizzly 399 attempts to raise four cubs, making choices amidst a warming climate, human encroachment and disputes over her Endangered Species protections.
399: Queen of the Tetons (2024 )
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God Bless Bitcoin deep dives into the transformative and moral aspects of Bitcoin, and how this technology can re-shape our world.
God Bless Bitcoin (2024 )
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Explores the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet while saving our oceans.
Hope in the Water (2024 )
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With guidance and mentorship from powerhouse investors Emma Grede and Ashley Graham, ambitious female entrepreneurs develop their side hustles in the hopes of quitting their day jobs to pursue their dream careers full time. These founders vie for the chance to build multi-million dollar companies while juggling the demands of their personal lives and day jobs.
Side Hustlers (2024 )
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The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen. From blackface to Black Panther, this series is a definitive chronicle of more than a century of the Black experience in Hollywood and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story – in brilliant color.
Hollywood Black (2024 )
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An unfiltered look at Wendy Williams' life following the end of her iconic talk show.
Where Is Wendy Williams? (2024 )
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Explore the unbelievable science behind epic natural disasters. Featuring incredible footage and interviews with scientists, storm chasers, and survivors, this series examines our changing climate.
Violent Earth (2024 )
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Follow the fortunes of the world's most formidable apex predators, including lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles as they pit themselves against fearsome opponents in the ultimate battle for survival.
Predator v Prey (2024 )
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Entre balas y acordes: La historia del corrido (2024 )
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A hunt for clues as detectives relentlessly pursue critical evidence that cracks the case. Each investigation is packed with twists-false leads, wrong suspects, dead ends-until police finally uncover the smoking gun and arrive at justice.
Dateline: The Smoking Gun (2024 )
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Unforgettable TV moments that shaped American culture are explored through insights from those who were there. This series showcases the power of television and the lasting impact these fleeting events continue to have on our lives.
TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture (2024 )
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The American South is known for its beauty and culture. However, its dark side – the greed, the lust, the wrath – can be just as alluring. Sins of the South is a true crime series that leans into the drama, history, heat and heinous crimes below the Mason-Dixon line. Unravel the twists and turns of a real-life murder, highlighting the disturbing crimes of the South and the wickedness that led to it. First-hand accounts from victims' loved ones and law enforcement, archival footage and cinematic recreations bring these sinful stories to life.
Sins of the South (2024 )
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Explores the diabolical personas of murderers who cry fake tears to manipulate the media and public in a disturbing attempt to exonerate themselves from their crimes. Chilling cases where public appearances and police interviews played host for killers Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Drew Peterson, Chacey Poynter, Stephen McDaniel and Chris Watts to feign grief in attempts to persuade the public of their innocence.
Killer Performance (2024 )
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This Country's Charlie Cooper explores the gloriously bonkers world of British folklore. From crop circles to demon dogs, he's boldly going where no TV presenter has gone before.
Charlie Cooper’s Myth Country (2024 )
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The NBA Playoffs presented by NBA2K25 on PS5, is a new eight-part ESPN Original series that offers an in-depth look at the 2024 NBA Playoffs, where the league’s brightest stars and most determined veterans battle for supremacy. Premiering October 7, the series delves into the high-stakes action both on and off the court, chronicling the personal and professional journeys of players like Zion Williamson, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, P.J. Washington, and Jaylen Brown as they navigate the challenges of postseason basketball. With exclusive access, Clutch captures defining moments that shape not just games, but legacies showcasing the NBA’s next generation of leaders.
Clutch: The NBA Playoffs (2024 )