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True Life is a documentary series running on MTV since March 24, 1998. Each episode follows a particular topic, such as heroin addiction as in the first episode, "Fatal Dose." The show is created by following a series of subjects by a camera crew through a certain part of their lives.
True Life (1998 )
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This docuseries follows the 2011 sexual assault case involving French politician Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the height of his career.
Room 2806: The Accusation (2020 )
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To detail how drugs push people into risky — even deadly — behaviors, a former CIA analyst investigates the economics of six illicit substances.
The Business of Drugs (2020 )
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Historical murder cases involving women. Explore the most shocking real-life crimes and murders both committed by women and against them.
The Lady Killers (2020 )
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Stories from survivors fuel this docuseries examining how convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth and power to carry out his abuses.
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich (2020 )
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Documentary series on the circumstances surrounding the death of María Marta García Belsunce, one of the most controversial criminal cases in Argentina.
Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta? (2020 )
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They're philosophers, storytellers and pioneers in their fields. Four surgeons reflect on their lives and professions in this inspiring docuseries.
The Surgeon's Cut (2020 )
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Attacks that provoked tensions and affected the course of world history, including the assassinations of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and President John F. Kennedy.
Fatal Shot (2020 )
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Horrific and salacious cases rock Southern California's wealthy coastal community. From a murder-for-hire gone wrong to families turning on their own, viewers hear the harrowing tales of when privilege leads to problems and greed leads to murder.
The Real Murders of Orange County (2020 )
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Killer Britain with Dermot Murnaghan (2020 )
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In this crime docuseries spinoff, a convict is paroled 30 years after being sentenced to death for murder. Then he makes a stunning confession.
A Killer Uncaged (2020 )
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In Jerusalem 1986, a 14-year-old boy shoots his family point-blank in their beds. Yet questions persist. In this docuseries, insiders come forward.
The Motive (2020 )
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Using extensive research, this five-part docuseries takes a comprehensive look at Francisco Franco's turbulent, decades-long regime.
Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator (2017 )
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Richard Hammond embarks on a global adventure to explore the world’s biggest structures and machines and discover how engineers build, maintain and use them.
Richard Hammond's Big (2020 )
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Earth as it has never been seen before, by challenging preconceived notions about the world, making use of cutting-edge scientific tools, and travelling over, across and deep into the Earth's crust to learn just what makes the world tick.
X-Ray Earth (2020 )
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Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Favreau himself.
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020 )
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Discover the brilliant dancers and choreographers who are shaping the art of movement around the world in this documentary series.
Move (2020 )
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Peel back the curtain of The Walt Disney Company like never before. Tune in each week and go behind the movies, theme parks, destinations, music, toys, and more. Each episode offers three unique stories that capture the magical moments and heartfelt storytelling that is Disney.
Disney Insider (2020 )
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Through extensive archive and expert interviews this series explores the stories behind mankind's greatest engineering disasters.
Disasters Engineered (2020 )
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A love letter to pork belly -- a perennial favorite among Koreans of every generation -- unfolds with an exploration of its history and cooking methods.
Korean Pork Belly Rhapsody (2020 )
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Amidst a heroin crisis, Vincenzo Muccioli cared for the addicted, earning him fierce public devotion — even as charges of violence began to mount.
SanPa: Sins of the Savior (2020 )
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This unique and impressive series offers a glimpse into the lives and masterworks of the world's best known classical composers of all time.
Brilliant Classics: The Great Composers (2007 )
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Investigators piece together murder mysteries and seek insight into the victims' lives - and sometimes into their darkest secrets.
If I Should Die (2020 )
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First-hand accounts of the planet's fiercest storms.
Gathering Storm (2020 )
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The last decade has seen a revolution in manufacturing. A just in time economy means the products we love are being made on a massive scale in record time. While lightening logistics mean global trade and distribution happens faster than ever. This is the story of how some of today's biggest brands, from Tesla Cars to Gibson Guitars, from Tabasco Sauce to Space Rockets, are made in America.
Made in A Day (2020 )
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The right to vote is at the foundation of America's democracy. But not every vote is created equal. How does the system work, and can it be fixed?
Whose Vote Counts, Explained (2020 )
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From birth to brain surgery: This docuseries provides an intimate look at the lifesaving work of four doctors at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC.
Lenox Hill (2020 )
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Evil Up Close is the crime series with an emphasis on investigation, access and painstaking research to bring every facet of a tragedy into pin-sharp focus. Those close to a killer tell the story of murder.
Evil Up Close: Women Who Kill (2020 )
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An eight-episode docuseries highlighting the contributions and personal sacrifices of some of today's most generous individuals who are going above and beyond to support their communities during the COVID-19 crisis.
Regular Heroes (2020 )
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A new generation of cocaine traffickers emerges and the police have the job of taking them down.
Drug Lords: The Next Generation (2020 )
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A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez (2020 )
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The series follows a team of archaeologists led by Ramadan Hussein from Germany’s Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, in conjunction with Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiques, as they uncover the country’s first known fully intact funeral home.
Kingdom of the Mummies (2020 )
