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This film traces the lives of journalists who have covered some of the most dramatic stories of our time. It also examines how those stories have impacted the journalists. It follows Mike Walter and David Handschuh as they describe how covering 9-11 impacted them. It also tells the story of photojournalist John McCusker in New Orleans who was impacted by the trauma of living through, and covering Hurricane Katrina.

This documentary talks with the descendants of families affected by the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. It includes stories from the builders, the passengers, the rescuers and even some who ignored the call for help.

The orphan Pip becomes a gentleman when his life is transformed by a mystery benefactor.

Ross Poldark returns home after the American Revolutionary War and rebuilds his life with a new business venture, making new enemies and finding a new love where he least expects it.

Celebrating the life of Robin Williams with interviews, tributes and clips from his career.

This documentary tells the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party, one of the 20th century's most alluring and controversial organizations that captivated the world's attention for nearly 50 years.

Documentary chronicles the personal and professional life of Jackie Robinson from his birth in 1919 to his death in 1972. Robinson's rise from humble beginnings to became an American hero and pivotal figure in American history are detailed.

Seven of today's top scientist/researchers are the subject of this humourous exploration of real people behind the white lab coats; more about what makes the tick than what they have per-se accomplished. Chosen because the subjects are the very best in their particular fields, featured are Gertrude Elion, Ashok Gadgil, Michio Kaku, Maja Materic, Steven Pinker, Karol Sikora and Patricia C. Wright.

This latest documentary film by Michael Apted (7Up series, Gorillas in the Mist, Nell) explores the creative process through candid discussion with seven artists from diverse media. David Bowie, Roy Lichtenstein, Dale Chihuly, Edouard Locke, Louise LeCavalier, and Nora Noranjo-Morse answer the questions regarding their particular artforms: "How do you create your problems, and how do you go about solving them?"

Gain an immediate insight into the pressures on the decreasing tiger population in India by following the sad trail of one young tiger who left the Ranthambore preserve.

A famous television personality struggles to restore science to its rightful place in a world hostile to evidence and reason.

Tells the stories of some of our planet's most spectacular places and how they have shaped the lives of those who live there.

A young woman moves to 17th century Amsterdam and hires a mysterious local miniaturist to furnish the dollhouse she received from her merchant husband as a present, but the lifelike miniatures somehow start eerily foreshadowing her fate.

In the early 1900's, the average medicine cabinet was a would-be poisoner's treasure chest.

The saga of Horatio Nelson Jackson, the first man to cross the United States by automobile--in 1903!

Ken Burns examines the American utopian 19th century religious sect known as the Shakers.

The U. S. Congress is one of the country's most important and misunderstood institutions. Ken Burns tells the story behind this branch of government.

Michael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.

Eight days, three hours, 18 minutes, 35 seconds. That's the total duration of the most important and celebrated space mission ever flown - Apollo 11 - when we first stepped foot on the moon. Eight days that created some of the most iconic images in human history and changed the way we think about our place in the universe forever. But what was it really like for those three men in that high-tech tin can through each of those extraordinary eight days? 8 Days, a feature-length drama documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, will bring the real story of the mission as it happened. With access to hours of declassified cockpit audio recorded by the astronauts themselves, 8 Days will use cutting-edge digital effects and dramatised performances to create a stunning 21st century visual journey to bring the original audio to life. Until now we've only glimpsed inside Apollo 11 with a handful of iconic stills and a few precious minutes of movie footage. But what if we could step inside that Saturn V rocket and for the very first time be on the inside to hear every word they said, from moments of high drama to the constant banter on that long and dangerous journey.

Fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the moon landing, blending scientific innovation, political maneuvering, media frenzy, visionary zeal, and personal stories in the space race.

The classic tale by Jane Austen of family scandal, social graces, and the unrequited love between cousins.

Mark Rothko, a master of abstract expressionism, created 835 paintings during his five-decade career.

Did Leonardo da Vinci come up with all of his ideas and inventions by himself or did he also borrow some of them from ancient scientists including those who lived 1,700 years before him.

Welcome to the greatest story that's never been told. In a new, ground breaking series we'll be telling the story of the planets as never before.