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Diverse personal stories from around the world reveal how lives, passions and goals are facilitated by the human body's various complex systems.
Human: The World Within (2021 )
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Following the true stories of manipulative and deceptively dangerous criminals who use their charm to cheat, steal and lure unsuspecting victims into romantic relationships, ultimately leaving a wake of devastation and death. Each episode features a charismatic killer who successfully deceives a victim or victims, retracing their over-the-top acts of seduction and fraud.
Charmed to Death (2021 )
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Animal X is an Australian made documentary television series that aired in more than 120 countries. It began in 1997 with its first series of thirteen half-hour episodes. In 2002, Discovery Channel in the U.S. co-produced the 2nd series of 13 half-hour episodes with the creators of the series, Australia's Storyteller Productions, for Animal Planet. At this point Animal X episodes generally had 3 stories, with one exception: "The Skookum Cast". This was a joint expedition between Animal X and the BFRO which discovered the Skookum Cast, said to be an imprint of the body of a bigfoot.
Animal X (1997 )
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President Obama's personal story and his vision for America, set against the backdrop of the country's racial history.
Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (2021 )
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An unprecedented, sweeping portrait of New Yorkers as they rebuild and rebound, from a devastating terrorist attack through the ongoing global pandemic, weaving together visual imagery and first-hand accounts from a variety of New Yorkers.
NYC Epicenters 9/11➔2021½ (2021 )
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Heart-warming stories following the development of baby animals on the magical journey from the safety of the womb to the challenges of the wild.
Growing Up Animal (2021 )
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The spy game is a serious business, and throughout history, the tools and technologies developed for it have mattered as much as the spies themselves.
Spycraft (2021 )
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Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry join forces to guide honest discussions about mental health.
The Me You Can't See (2021 )
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Documents the chilling 1970s-80s era of rampant serial killers in Los Angeles with first-hand accounts from the detectives who tracked down the Freeway Killer, Hillside Strangler and Sunset Strip Killer, bringing justice for the victims and survivors
City of Angels | City of Death (2021 )
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The crime shocked Brazil: Elize Matsunaga shot and dismembered her rich husband. Featuring her first interview, this docuseries dives deep into the case.
Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime (2021 )
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The sped-up, super-charged, half-hour history of the top innovators and brands behind the machines that built America. Thrusting viewers from the surprising beginnings all the way up to the present day and spotlighting the story you didn’t know, filling in blanks you didn’t even know were there, from iconic names like Chevrolet, Boeing, and Harley Davidson.
The Machines That Built America: Snack Sized (2021 )
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Continuing the compelling saga of the heartstring-tugging, dramatic tale of survival revolving around three families of meerkats who are descendants of the legendary meerkat matriarch, Flower. Neighbors and rivals who share a bloodline are forced to compete for food and resources in an environment that is undergoing a great deal of change: the Kalahari Desert in South Africa.
Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty (2021 )
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This revealing series follows environmental activist Greta Thunberg as she seeks to raise awareness of the accelerating climate change and spread her message, that we must act to drastically reduce our carbon emissions.
Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World (2021 )
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Documentary series investigating organized crime's worrying expansion in our global age.
Criminal Planet (2021 )
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One of America's most notorious drug dealers, Lori Arnold, sister of actor Tom Arnold, takes a break from her mundane Ohio factory job to confront her criminal past in her Iowa hometown in this rollicking and emotional three-part series.
Queen of Meth (2021 )
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An expansion of the hit podcast and bestselling book, Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes brings to life the intimate interviews that broke Hollywood's most infamous story.
Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes (2021 )
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As Andrea Knabel goes missing, her family and friends start to rethink everything when the search for concrete facts surrounding her disappearance brings up even more questions.
Finding Andrea (2021 )
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The mystery, controversy and alleged criminality surrounding YouTuber Greg "Onision" Jackson, bringing forward new research and revelations about the man that the YouTube community loves to hate.
Onision: In Real Life (2021 )
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Stories Of A Generation narrates the values of life: from love to pain, from work to dreams. 18 generational stories are enriched with the participation of Pope Francis and Martin Scorsese.
Stories of a Generation - with Pope Francis (2021 )
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Burning defeats and victorious triumphs, All or Nothing follows Juventus, one of the world’s greatest clubs, through a memorable season of change. Unprecedented and exclusive access to Ronaldo and to some of the greatest names of world football, dramatic moments behind the scenes, an unmissable series about a championship that will keep you on your toes until the very last day.
All or Nothing: Juventus (2021 )
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Will Smith teams up with guests and undergoes a fitness challenge.
Best Shape of My Life (2021 )
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Cat people come in all shapes and sizes, but they share a love for their enchanting, unique feline friends. This docuseries reveals their tales.
Cat People (2021 )
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Using the latest technological insights, this series sheds new light on how incredible feats of ancient engineering were achieved and how they continue to influence modern-day engineers and shape our world.
Ancient Engineering (2021 )
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While traveling the world, Steve Backshall dives with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks and many more, to celebrate the wonder of sharks and dispels the myth of sharks as nothing more than cold-blooded killers. His adventures serve as a form of awareness regarding shark extinction in hopes that the species will be saved.
Most Extreme Sharks (2023 )
My Wiggly Friend (2021 )
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A true crime TV series with expert analysis and crime dramatizations that reenact devastating dates with death and doomed online connections.
I Met My Murderer Online (2021 )
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Involves supernatural experiences, miracles, and divine intervention. In a fast paced modern world that’s driven by technology, these testimonies reveal the spirit of the living God.
Witnesses Of the Holy Spirit (2021 )
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This dramatic true crime series reveals how some of the UK’s most serious and complex cases were solved by the expertise of a band of unsung heroes – the expert witnesses.
Expert Witness (2021 )
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Ben Hansen is on a mission to uncover the truth behind UFO sightings across America. With unprecedented access to the archives of famed ufologist Dr. J. Allen Hynek, Ben unlocks the secrets of the past to shed light on today's UFO encounters.
UFO Witness (2021 )
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Each episode of My Misdiagnosis features two factual stories told by patients and survivors about how they received the incorrect diagnosis from a medical professional and luckily sought out a second opinion that ultimately saved their life. Through recreations and expert analysis, My Misdiagnosis aims to inspire others to seek out a second, or even third, opinion if they don't feel right.
My Misdiagnosis (2021 )
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Yellowstone National Park is famous for its unparalleled beauty but there’s much, much more happening in this breathtaking spot.
Ancient Yellowstone (2021 )
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Aims to discover, celebrate and scale innovative solutions to the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet.
The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet (2021 )