Browse documentary series in US
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A hard-hitting crime docuseries unpacking the details of some of South Africa’s most heinous murders. Each episode will take you to the heart of a brutal incident that gripped the nation.
Strangers You Know (2021 )
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The world has grown accustomed to stores filled with packed shelves, gasoline available at every station and online purchases arriving on time. But the pandemic has impacted every step of the supply chain, from manufacturing, to shipping worldwide, to transporting within a country, and even to stocking shelves. This limited series explores the complex shipping system at its best and how it has broken down, leaving goods stranded at docks and consumers panic shopping before holiday shortages ruin the upcoming season.
Out of Stock: Supply Chain Crisis (2021 )
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A recut of Aussie Salvage Squad for the UK. Episode content is different to original show. Aussie Salvage Squad is an Australian factual television series which explores the world of marine salvage and rescue in Australia.
Extreme Salvage Squad (2021 )
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Explore the daily drama as African wildlife flock to a manmade waterhole rigged with cameras. Dr. M. Sanjayan and his team uncover the complex dynamic of this bustling oasis where elephants, lions, leopards and more meet and compete for water.
Life at the Waterhole (2021 )
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Home is supposed to be where the heart is, but family dynamics sometimes turn deadly and those who should be trusted the most turn out to be cold-blooded killers. Experience the twists and turns of the investigation, the arrest and the quest for justice.
Vengeance: Killer Families (2021 )
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Cutting edge DNA research is transforming the knowledge of who we are, where we come from and how we got here.
The Lost DNA (2021 )
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The true story of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar through the eyes of his son, Juan Pablo, whose life changed astronomically the day his father died.
Escobar by Escobar (2021 )
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This four-part nature series reveals the extraordinary stories of Scotland’s secret wild places and the unexpected animals that live there. Scotland hosts a spectacular array of wildlife, from highland red deer, white-tailed eagles, red squirrels and pine martens to coastal dwelling puffins, grey seals, otters, and even killer whales. Stretching from the Shetlands to the south of the country, each episode focuses on how animals strive to survive through four very different seasons in one epic year, dominated by a maritime climate that’s both punishing and unpredictable, with their lives always at the mercy of the elements.
Scotland: A Year In The Wild (2021 )
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Extreme E is an electric off-roading championship set to light up the world in 2021. But before the racing begins, the team needs a racing car. This is the story of its construction.
Extreme E (2021 )
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A in-depth look at the increase in major weather events, and their consequences and with a panel of experts, scientists and meteorologists.
Fatal Forecast (2021 )
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Each episode of this cinematic documentary series tells the incredible story of one armed standoff, the result of the government’s perceived interference with an individual or group’s way of life. In turns heart-pounding, provacative, and tragic, these stories hold a mirror to the present and offer commentary on the relationship between the government, it’s people, and ultimately the balance of power.
Deadly Standoffs (2021 )
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Secrets to Civilisation is a groundbreaking History series which explores the recent explosion in data about our planet's past, offering a completely fresh perspective on the ancient world from the Bronze Age to the fall of Rome.
The Secrets to Civilization (2021 )
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A journey through the eyes of adventure traveler and marine biologist Mike Corey as he explores oceans, swamps, mountains and deserts. Weather and the environment shape each location and the lifestyles of people who live there. Mike explores incredible destinations and shows viewers how to experience them in an off-the-beaten-path style.
Uncharted Adventure (2021 )
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This 7 episode documentary is about the collapse of the USSR and the part Ukrainians took in it.
Collapse: How Ukrainians Destroyed the Evil Empire (2021 )
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A captivating historical entertainment documentary delving into 20th-century subcultures from America, Europe, and Japan. These subcultures serve as more than just pockets of rebellion; they act as microcosms that mirror the spirit of their times, encouraging viewers to contemplate our world today and its future.
世界サブカルチャー史 欲望の系譜 (2021 )
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Documentary series going behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of some of the world's fastest and most powerful cars.
Secrets of the Supercars (2021 )
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This is a story of greatness - the story of how a man, matched to a moment in history, becomes a giant. For Winston Churchill, the war made the difference. And what a difference it made.
Winston Churchill's War (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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This four-part docuseries showcases visionaries such as the Parker Brothers, Milton Bradley and Ruth Handler who transformed a small toy company into the billion-dollar empire now known as Mattel. It reveals the little-known stories behind groundbreaking innovations like the Frisbee® and accidental discoveries like how the Slinky was created.
The Toys That Built America (2021 )
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Explore one of the largest online collections of rare films from America’s “Forgotten War†on the Korean Peninsula. See startling documentary footage of street fighting, massacres and marching, and rare color film of aerial and ground attacks.
The Korean War Remembered (2020 )
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In the shadows of the Smoky Mountains lives a football dynasty. Alcoa High School is southern Appalachia's true football powerhouse.
4th and Forever: Alcoa (2020 )
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Follow collector Jay Bartlett across North America as he hopes to build the ultimate action figure auction in the name of charity.
Action Figure Adventure (2020 )
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How do you find the strength to go on after witnessing a loved one's tragic murder? Unbreakable: Live to Tell follows extraordinary survivors from every heart-skipping beat of the attack to the odds-defying recovery that led to their new "normal."
Unbreakable: Live to Tell (2020 )
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The investigation of the world’s most mysterious hot spot for UFO and “High Strangeness” phenomena with astrophysicist Dr. Travis Taylor who joins real estate tycoon Brandon Fugal, along with his team of scientists and researchers on Utah’s notorious Skinwalker Ranch. The team utilizes cutting edge technology to investigate the 512-acre property to uncover the possibly “otherworldly” perpetrators behind it all. With everything from mysterious animal deaths to hidden underground workings and possible gateways that open to other dimensions, witness the close encounters that go beyond conventional explanation, as the team risks everything to finally reveal the ultimate secret of Skinwalker Ranch.
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch (2020 )
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Millions enter the US through airports each year, and hid amongst them are a stream of contraband ill intentions. Defending our borders are the vigilant men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, whose agencies make up a three-tiered defense of America’s airports. DHS will stop at nothing to catch a smuggler.
To Catch a Smuggler (2020 )
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Author and adventurer Sam Sheridan travels the globe in search of the most cursed places on Earth. Entrenching himself in macabre modern day culture, Sam explores the region's haunting history and fascinating folklore, employs cutting-edge science to illuminate the dangers of the curse, and paints a new and revealing portrait of a doomed place and the people who live there in the process.
Atlas Of Cursed Places (2020 )
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The Slaton sisters averaging over a thousand pounds, have always depended on each other for support. Now in their 30s, Amy wants to have children, but cannot due to her weight, while her elder sister Tammy is near bedridden.
1000-lb Sisters (2020 )
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A 360-degree view of the trafficking world from the point-of-view of the traffickers, law enforcement agents and those caught in the crossfire with access only National Geographic can provide.
Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller (2020 )
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Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020 )
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An area in Alaska known for unusual activity, including mysterious disappearances, sightings of strange creatures, lights in the sky, and encounters with ghosts. Some experts speculate that ley lines or electromagnetic anomalies may be causing these bizarre occurrences within the Triangle.
The Alaska Triangle (2020 )
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Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman journey to glorious landscapes across South and Central America on the backs of prototype electric Harley-Davidsons in the third series of the epic motorcycle adventure saga.
Long Way Up (2020 )
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First person testimony accounts of those who have dared to stay or work at hotels that are cursed and troubled by paranormal activity.
Hotel Paranormal (2020 )
