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Animal Planet takes viewers on an exotic journey through India, from the epic Himalayan Mountains, down the mighty River Ganges, and across to the lost world of the North East, to explore its iconic wildlife, secret locations and grand terrains.
Many people think building their dream home is out of their budget. But it doesn't have to be. As far as architectural designer Charlie Luxton is concerned, it doesn't have to break the bank, and he wants to prove it. As presenter of `Building the Dream', Luxton works with potential homeowners looking to turn a plot of land into their dream home that suits their lifestyles but doesn't cost too much to build. He helps them get the best out of their designs and introduces them to others who have created their own dream homes. The first-time builders then must choose whether to take the advice under consideration in their designs or ignore it and stick to their original plans.
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled journey into the heart of boxing with "PBC Gloves Off" on Amazon Prime! Step into the ring with some of the world's most skilled fighters as they share their personal stories, training regimes, and the intense dedication required to reach the top. Witness the raw emotion and exhilarating moments as these athletes lay it all on the line, showcasing their determination and resilience with every punch thrown. From underdog tales to championship triumphs, this gripping series offers an intimate look at the highs and lows of the boxing world, captivating audiences with its powerful storytelling and electrifying action. Don't miss out on the ultimate ringside experience – stream "PBC Gloves Off" now, exclusively on Amazon Prime!
Andrea Stewart's heartwarming documentary follows Jamaica's first-ever dogsled team as it prepares for its first international competition, the 2006 U.K. Dog Sled championships in Scotland. Journey along with 12 rescued dogs and their unlikely human partners as they form an undeniable bond while training for the race. Although Jamaica's not the first place one thinks of when it comes to dogsledding, this film may very well change that mindset.
A short film by Deming Chen.
Mega Manufacturing takes the viewer behind the scenes of the biggest or the most advanced factories in the world, focusing on the creation of inimitable products that are of its own kind.
Philippe Geubels searches for the limits of his humor. He goes on an adventure for a week with people who you shouldn't laugh with.
Flemming Møldrup has no idea what kind of place Southern Jutland is. Now he invites the author and historian Tom Buk-Swienty on a tour of Southern Jutland to find out more. Together they seek out interesting people and find surprising new stories and facts about the storm-ravaged part of the country that returned home to Denmark 100 years ago.
Battlefield is a documentary series initially shown in 1994 that explores the most important battles fought primarily during the Second World War but also the Vietnam War. The series employs a novel approach in which history is described by detailed accounts of major battles together with background and contextual information.
Split Screen was a television series that originally aired from 1997 to 2001 on IFC. The series focused on independent filmmaking in America and was hosted by John Pierson. Split Screen featured segments from many notable filmmakers, actors, and actresses including: Kevin Smith, Spike Lee, Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Buck Henry, Wes Anderson, Steve Buscemi, John Waters, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Richard Linklater, Errol Morris, Miranda July, and William H. Macy.
Documentary series spotlighting infamous car and airplanes involving celebrities.
This true crime docuseries examines the murder of Annie Mae Aquash – a Mi'kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, a mother of two daughters, a teacher, and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1970s whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years.
Documentary following the Saeco/Cannondale team in the 2003 Giro d'Italia with narration by Phil Liggett.
"Belgrano, a Pirate Film" sets out to explore the world of passion, tracing key moments in the club's history intertwined with the history of the Alberdi neighborhood and its fans: the origin of the "pirate" nickname, the team's famous 1968 formation, the club's bankruptcy in 2001, and its subsequent recovery by its members. Belgrano's identity is that of a neighborhood club, close to its neighbors and supporters. It possesses the spirit of greatness of clubs that rise from the ground up, and it is the effort of its people that makes it great. The film invites us into this sky-blue world, the stadium known as El Gigante de Alberdi, and idols like Artime, Sosa, Olave, and Farré. But the true protagonists are the pirate fans, who, through their experiences and stories, convey the passion they feel for the club, the passion that moves thousands of souls at every match.
Featuring new revelations and unprecedented access, this docuseries digs into the disappearance of 25-year-old Sheena Bora and the shocking aftermath.
This docuseries examining the chilling true stories of four Korean leaders claiming to be prophets exposes the dark side of unquestioning belief.
In this four-part documentary series, leading Hollywood actors undertake a fascinating journey into their family's past by re-tracing the footsteps of their grandparents during World War Two. We follow the moving, personal stories of Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Carey Mulligan as they travel to historic locations, from the beaches of Dunkirk to prisoner of war camps in Asia, to learn about the war their grandparents experienced. All of the actors have unanswered questions about the scars war left on their grandparents, and in each episode one of the actors explore how six years changed the lives of their family and the world forever while learning about the life and death decisions that their grandparents faced.
A deep look into the growing divide in America from the Barack Obama era through the presidency of Donald Trump.
The stories of astonishing places, people and events throughout history that have killed in the most spectacular ways. Each episode reveals the strange truths behind the world's most prolific and powerful killers: from criminals, tyrants and natural disasters to the deadliest weapons, battles - or even islands.
Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) and starring Maaka Pohatu (The Modern Maori Quartet, Two Little Boys) the film tells the story of musician Dalvanius Prime and the origin of the song “Poi E”, a ground-breaking fusion of 1980s pop and traditional Māori music. “Poi E”, composed by Dalvanius and Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi and performed by the Patea Māori Club, remains the only song in Te Reo Māori to reach No 1 in the charts, over 30 years since its 1984 release.
An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America. Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before working on pop music and film scores. He moved easily between musical genres, producing major pop hits of the early 1960s and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations in the same time period.
A series of interviews of people, whose lives, for better of for worse, has been shaped by the Norwegian inheritance law "Odelsrett".
Veteran riverkeeper, Dr. Jackie Echols, protects the environment and majority Black communities throughout the South River watershed in metro Atlanta. When the city begins construction on the largest police training facility in America (Cop City), she joins the growing resistance movement, revealing the hidden connection between corporate development, unchecked pollution, and environmental racism persistent throughout the region.
Death and a heartbreak, both of them mean the end of something. Both of them are changes. And in order to live, these changes are needed. Both the end of a relationship and death mean the end of a life. The director takes a trip through Super 8 footage in which she reflects on life, death and love
A six-part series that takes viewers on a deep dive through some animated favourites to explore how these cartoons have shaped society.
Norwegian alt-pop artist AURORA plays her biggest ever headline performance at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes as part of her What Happened to the Earth? Tour. Filmed live on Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), the arena is transformed into a space of spellbinding sound and light, and filled with fans in festive dress. AURORA’s ethereal voice is ever-captivating as she sings haunting ballads including 'Dreams' and 'Exist for Love' as well as fan-favourites 'Runaway', 'The Seed' and 'Churchyard'. Known for blending electronic pop with folk and vivid storytelling, AURORA’s performances are always immersive and emotional, and this concert – celebrating nature and the human experience – solidifies her as a beacon of originality and inspiration.
When National Geographic photographer James Balog asked, “How can one take a picture of climate change?” his attention was immediately drawn to ice. Soon he was asked to do a cover story on glaciers that became the most popular and well-read piece in the magazine during the last five years. But for Balog, that story marked the beginning of a much larger and longer-term project that would reach epic proportions.
A self-made millionaire collapsed into bankruptcy, Bill Bradley reinvented himself by turning to the world of extreme endurance racing. Thirteen years later, he has completed a Quadruple Badwater and broken a world record for running rim to rim through the Grand Canyon seven times. Now about to turn 60, Bill returns for his eighth attempt at Arrowhead 135, one of the toughest cold-weather endurance races in the world, and for his second attempt at Aconcagua, the highest summit in the Southern and Western Hemisphere. As Bill pushes beyond his limits, he questions whether finishing these events defines his identity - or if he can discover a deeper reason for being out in the arena.
Behind-the-scenes documentary about how Lionel Messi succeeded in lifting the World Cup – the only trophy to have eluded him in an incredible career.
“Our modern technology has achieved a degree of sophistication beyond our wildest dreams. But this technology has exacted a pretty heavy price. We live in an age of anxiety, a time of stress. And with all our sophistication we are in fact, the victims of our own technological strength. We are the victims of shock … of future shock.” No, this isn’t a quote from a Huffington Post column on the Facebookization of modern communication. Nor is it pulled from an academic treatise on the phenomenologies of post-industrial existence. This statement was made by Orson Welles in the 1972 futurist documentary Future Shock, and, unlike some of the more dated elements of 1970s educational films, Future Shock remains shockingly current in verbalizing the concerns and anxieties that come along with rapid societal and technological change. (Indiana University Libraries Moving Image Archive)
BAFTA and Grierson award-winning filmmaker Gerald Fox celebrates the centenary of the 'dream film' in cinema and its years of flowering during the silent film period in this kaleidoscopic, stylised documentary.
An insightful look at the history of Hong Kong's exploitation cinema, from the early days of the Shaw Brothers and such shockers as "Killer Snakes" through to the advent of the Category III rating in 1988 and then the June 4th massacre in Beijing. The latter led to a panic in Hong Kong, before the Handover of the former UK colony to Mainland China, and a number of motion pictures proceeded to take freedom of speech (and sometimes political symbolism) to the extreme. This is the story of one of the most curious and invigorating periods in exploitation filmmaking.
