General Documentaries


     
Angle of Attack(2x60)
Film chronicles the 100 year history of naval aviation — from wobbly gliders and the first shipboard landing in 1911 to modern supersonic jets.

  

Bag It(1x60)
Witty documentary presents an eye-opening look at the environmental and health dangers posed by the world’s use of disposable, non-biodegradable plastic products.

  

Between the Folds(1x60)
Stunning film profiles the artists and scientists who are reinventing the ancient art of origami.

  

Bonsai People: The Vision of Muhammad Yunus(1x60)
Doc explores the work of Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus and his vision from microcredit to social business.

  

Buffett & Gates Go Back to School(1x60)
The two richest men in the world answer questions about their lives, success and world views.

  

Class C: The Only Game in Town(1x90)
Engaging look at the fight between five small-town girls basketball teams for a coveted state championship.

  

Con Artist(1x60, 1x90)
Fast-paced, stylish documentary explores the allure of fame through the experiences of one of its most outrageous addicts.

  

Democracy on Deadline: The Global Struggle for an Independent Press(1x120, 2x60)
Journalists around the world struggle for the right to report the truth, often risking their own lives.

  

Digital Media: New Learners of the 21st Century(1x60)
Topical documentary demonstrates how digital media, games, smart phones and the Internet are transforming the way that people learn in the 21st Century.

  

Disconnected(1x60)
Three college students take on the daunting challenge of living without their computers for one month.

  

Dreamland(1x60)
A fast-paced documentary that tells the story of one day in the lives of a group of Californians who are pushing the bounds of the possible.

  

Earth: The Operators' Manual(1x60)
Fast-paced documentary presents an objective, accessible assessment of the Earth's problems and highlights alternative energy options that can save the planet.

  

Easy Like Water(1x60)
As floodwaters threaten Bangladesh, a visionary architect is building solar powered floating schools and creating a blueprint for his country’s survival.

  

Energy Quest(1x60)
Follow five American communities as they introduce some surprising initiatives designed to encourage smart, sustainable energy choices.

  

Everest: A Climb for Peace(1x60)
Nine climbers tackle the world's highest mountain in the name of global peace.

  

Évocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie(1x90)
Biography of talk show host Morton Downy Jr., the "Father of Trash Television," that follows his rollercoaster ride through the euphoric ascent to fame and nauseating plummet to infamy.

  

Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig(1x100)
Top musicians record a benefit album based on music from Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

  

Four Seasons Lodge(1x60)
An uplifting and insightful portrait of Holocaust survivors who embrace their dark pasts with striking openness and, at times, black humor.

  

Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story(1x60)
The inspiring story of a man who overcame severe physical disabilities to live the life of his dreams.

  

Glacier Park's Night of the Grizzlies(1x90)
The dramatic and tragic story of a vicious bear attack, and its impact on the relationship between man and bear.

  

Head Games(1x90)
From acclaimed director Steve James, a revealing documentary about the hidden concussion crisis in sports.

  

Linguists, The(1x60)
Doc follows language hunters who go to the ends of the earth to record rare and nearly extinct languages.

  

Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders(1x60, 1x90)
Powerful documentary interweaves the experiences of four volunteers with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières.

  

Lost Bird Project, The(1x60)
Charming nature documentary follows Todd McGrain as he attempts to memorialize five extinct birds in the natural locations where they were last spotted.

  

Mariachi High(1x60)
Documentary follows a year in the life of a champion mariachi ensemble.

  

Most Valuable Players(1x96)
Lively, entertaining film follows three high school drama troupes through the creative, funny and occasionally frustrating process of staging a musical production.

  

My Future Baby: Breakthroughs in Modern Fertility(1x60)
A compelling look at couples who are using the latest fertility procedures to try to have a baby.

  

New Heroes, The(4x60)
Series profiles social entrepreneurs who are tackling the world's most difficult issues.

  

New Recruits, The(1x60)
Idealists journey to the world's most volatile and war-torn regions to effect social change through business solutions.

  

Out on a Limb(1x60)
Documentary explores the amazing evolution of prosthetics and advancements in robotics and neuroscience that are helping adults and children who have lost a limb.

  

Pit, The(1x60)
A look inside the rough and combative trading pits of the New York Board of Trade, where fortunes can be made and lost in an instant.

  

Power of Forgiveness, The(1x60)
Compelling stories from around the world reveal the healing powers of forgiveness.

  

Powering the Planet(1x60)
Doc examines the best and worst energy policies from around the globe, and highlights the consequences for countries that make bad choices.

  

Remaking American Medicine: Health Care for the 21st Century(4x60)
Shocking series examines the medical error crisis in health care.

  

Reportero(1x60)
In Mexico, investigative journalism is a life-threatening profession. Follow veteran news reporters who defy powerful drug cartels and corrupt officials to expose the truth.

  

Richard Garriott: Man on a Mission(1x60, 1x90)
The amazing adventures of a private citizen who never gave up on his lifelong dream of space travel.

  

Seeing in the Dark(1x60)
Amateur astronomers discover the wonders of the universe in this visually stunning film.

  

Senator Obama Goes to Africa(1x60)
Barack Obama journeys to the land of his ancestry in this poignant documentary.

  

Sold: Fighting the New Global Slave Trade(1x60)
Three courageous individuals defy danger to end the practice of child slavery.

  

Southern Belle(1x60)
Fascinating doc provides a unique insider’s look at the 1861 Athenaeum Girls’ School in Columbia, Tennessee, where the antebellum South attempts to rise again.

  

Stranger than Fiction: The Saga of Rajneeshpuram(1x60)
The unbelievable story of how an attempt by a spiritual leader from India and thousands of his followers to create a utopian community in the United States collapsed amid charges of arson, wiretapping, election fraud and attempted murder.

  

Tales of Masked Men(1x60)
Explores the colorful, fascinating and mysterious world of lucha libre — masked Mexican wrestling — and what has made this eighty-year-old phenomenon endure.

  

These Streets Belong to Us(1x60)
An eye-opening and inspiring look at how South Africans are dealing with one of the highest crime rates in the world.

  

Through a Dog's Eyes(1x60)
Documentary follows the life-changing journey of several disabled individuals as they go through the process of being matched with a trained service dog.

  

Vintage: The Winemaker's Year(1x60)
A year in the life of a group of vineyards, as they struggle to produce and market world-class wines.

  

Volcanic Sprint(1x60)
The story of Africa’s most grueling mountain race, a marathon-length sprint up and down a live volcano.

  

We are Wizards(1x60, 1x80)
Discovery the fun, fascinating and quirky world of Harry Potter fans.

  

Window to the Sea(1x60)
Go behind-the-scenes at four world-class aquariums in this beautiful nature doc.

  

Wolves in Paradise(1x60)
Ranchers and environmentalists work together to control a renegade wolf population.

  

World Peace and Other 4th Grade Achievements(1x60)
Documentary interweaves the story of a remarkable teacher and the extraordinary game he developed to demonstrate the complexities of peace and global conflict.

  


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