Browse documentary series in US
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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 )
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The Humboldt Current is part of a much larger system the South Pacific Gyre and the equator as its uppermost limit.
The Humboldt Current (2021 )
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British true crime documentary series highlighting the cases of infamous parents and the shocking stories of how they murdered their own children.
Deadliest Mums & Dads (2021 )
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Exploring the legends, heritage, ancient settlements and hunting history of Kielder Forest, including a rare window into the wild woodlands that once stretched the length and breadth of Europe.
Inside the Forest Seasons of Wonder (2021 )
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In November 2010, British millionaire Shrien Dewani and his new Swedish wife Anni travelled to Cape Town for their honeymoon trip of a lifetime that soon turned into horror. The newly-wed couple were hijacked at gunpoint during a taxi journey back to their hotel from dinner and the next morning the 28-year-old bride was found dead, having been shot. The murder of Anni quickly became one of the world’s most talked-about headlines. For years, the truth about who was responsible for her death remained unclear, with the public constantly torn between the Dewani family, whose representatives maintained their son Shrien’s innocence, and Anni’s family, desperate to find out what happened that night and why Anni had to die.
Anni: The Honeymoon Murder (2021 )
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Out of the ashes of World War I, a new generation of titan rises…Pierre Du Pont, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr., Henry Ford, and William Boeing. Their fight to reach the top will transform America as they compete to dominate new industries—from the highways to the skyways. After years of fighting each other, and FDR, these rivals must unite during World War II to defeat a greater enemy and save the world.
The Titans That Built America (2021 )
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A four-part series set over a year in Africa and focuses on each season, revealing the different conditions they bring. Temperatures, rain, and light change every animal as they adapt to the new season.
Africa's Wild Year (2021 )
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The Great Barrier Reef is a living, breathing organism supporting the richest, most complex ecosystem on the planet.
The Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure (2021 )
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Simply’s Spotlight provides an opportunity for rookie artists with fresh charms and musical potential to introduce their title and B-side track songs.
Spotlight (2021 )
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Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall (2021 )
42 – The Answer to Almost Everything (2021 )
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This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a light on the personal stories of individuals who took part in the construction of the pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
Legends of the Pharaohs (2021 )
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Most people think they know everything about cows: They stand around in fields. They eat grass, moo every now and then and of course they give milk. They are the archetypal symbols of a rural scene, of everlasting tranquility. But cows are much more than that. Cows are generally held to be peaceful and a bit stupid. However, that's actually a big misunderstanding. Because cows have personalities, they are sensitive, able to learn and socially oriented, but also quite able to defend themselves. In two parts, with spellbinding images, employing new camera angles in an entertaining, unusual and exciting way, this film tells the story of some quite surprising aspects of a cow's life.
The Secret Life of Cows (2021 )
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Downing of a Flag is a two-hour documentary film that focuses on the Confederate Battle flag and its impact on the people, politics and perceptions of South Carolina and beyond. Through firsthand interviews featuring various perspectives and a wealth of historical footage, Downing of a Flag traces the symbol's controversial relationship with the Palmetto State, exploring its true meaning and how an unspeakable tragedy served as the catalyst for its long-debated removal.
Downing of a Flag (2021 )
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Picking up where he left off in NOVA's popular special, Hunting the Elements, David Pogue sets out on a worldwide quest to find the key molecules and chemical reactions that have paved the way for human civilization, life, and even the universe as we know it. And along the way, he uncovers the simple principles that produce such a dizzying diversity of matter from elements on the periodic table.
NOVA: Beyond the Elements (2021 )
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The series breaks down the investigation into a step-by-step analysis, told through the captivating story skills of Australian journalist Caroline Overington, who has been covering the case since the beginning, and through the explosive first-hand experience of former Detective Inspector Gary Jubelin.
The Disappearance of William Tyrrell (2021 )
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As the Arctic changes faster than ever, a team of polar bear guides prepares for an epic journey; a first-ever attempt to follow the bears on the sea ice of Hudson Bay. In this high-stakes high-reward venture, they will document the secret world of bears, a mysterious and disappearing realm that is the bears key to survival. Life on the ice is a critical time for these bears. It also remains undocumented, deemed too dangerous for humans to follow, hinted at only through aerial reconnaissance and satellite collar research. The team, armed with traditional ecological knowledge and the latest 4K camera technology, will witness never- before-seen seal hunting strategies and document rapid adaptations to climate change, including whale predation and open-water hunting.
Kingdom of the Polar Bears (2021 )
Die gefährlichsten Bahnstrecken der Welt (2021 )