New History Movies on Amazon Video - Page 47

Flock of Four

2017

Flock of Four

2017
5.7
Four best friends search for a legendary jazz musician on Central Avenue, Los Angeles in 1959.
The Jade Pendant

2017

The Jade Pendant

2017
6
Fleeing an arranged marriage in China, the independent Peony signs a contract to work as a “flower girl” in America, where she meets Tom, an American Born Chinese cook whose father works on the Transcontinental Railroad. Thwarted by a Hong Kong Triad boss seeking to extend his power into America, theirs is the tale of the first great Chinese immigration to the United States – a story of romance, bigotry, passion, food and a search for everlasting love – set against the largest mass lynching in American history, in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, in 1871.
1917: One Year, Two Revolutions

2017

1917: One Year, Two Revolutions

2017
7.5
In February 1917, Imperial Russia plunges into revolution. Nine months of unrest before a coup brought about an upheaval that changed the course of history and profoundly altered the future of civilisation.
The Death of Stalin

2017

The Death of Stalin

2017
7
When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?
The Man Who Invented Christmas

2017

The Man Who Invented Christmas

2017
6.9
In 1843, despite the fact that Dickens is a successful writer, the failure of his latest book puts his career at a crossroads, until the moment when, struggling with inspiration and confronting reality with his childhood memories, a new character is born in the depths of his troubled mind; an old, lonely, embittered man, so vivid, so human, that a whole world grows around him, a story so inspiring that changed the meaning of Christmas forever.
The Stronghold

2017

The Stronghold

2017
7.2
A solar eclipse activates a magic time portal, and a regular schoolboy Vit'ko from the 21st century goes a thousand years back in time. It doesn’t take Vitya long to recognize the legendary bogatyrs in young Oleshko, powerful Ilya and severe Dobrynya. Their life passes in fighting cumans who try to destroy Rusichi at any cost, using both weapons and black magic. Vitya finds himself in the very midst of incredible events, battles with mythical creatures and acquires real courage.
Che Guevara, naissance d'un mythe

2017

Che Guevara, naissance d'un mythe

2017
Unit of Difficult Patients: What Future for the Criminally Insane?

2017

Unit of Difficult Patients: What Future for the Criminally Insane?

2017
7.5
With unique and exclusive testimonies from doctors, nurses, loved ones, and patients we go behind closed doors to examine a high security psychiatric facility that takes care of some of the most dangerous patients.
My Generation

2017

My Generation

2017
7.1
The vivid and inspiring story of British film icon Michael Caine's personal journey through 1960s swinging London.
The Invisibles

2017

The Invisibles

2017
7.1
Four young Jews survive the Third Reich in the middle of Berlin by living so recklessly that they become "invisible."
The Fortress

2017

The Fortress

2017
6.8
Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.
1948: Creation & Catastrophe

2017

1948: Creation & Catastrophe

2017
8
The shocking story of the establishment of the state of Israel told from the perspective of those who lived through the end of the British Mandate for Palestine in 1948.
Goodbye Christopher Robin

2017

Goodbye Christopher Robin

2017
7
The behind the scenes story of the life of A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son Christopher Robin.
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House

2017

Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House

2017
6.2
The story of Mark Felt, who under the name "Deep Throat" helped journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the Watergate scandal in 1974.
Zama

2017

Zama

2017
6.5
In a remote South American colony in the late 18th century, officer Zama of the Spanish crown waits in vain for a transfer to a more prestigious location. He suffers small humiliations and petty politicking as he increasingly succumbs to lust and paranoia.
Kosovo: A Moment in Civilization

2017

Kosovo: A Moment in Civilization

2017
7.7
Many are aware of the heinous crimes against civilizational heritage in the Middle East committed by ISIS. But do people know that this kind of terror is happening in the very heart of Europe? Over 150 Christian churches and monasteries have been destroyed in Serbia's province of Kosovo since 1999. 4 monasteries are part of UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger.
Maze

2017

Maze

2017
5.9
Inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from HMP Maze, which was to become the biggest prison escape in Europe since World War II.
Battle of the Sexes

2017

Battle of the Sexes

2017
6.8
The true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.
Victoria & Abdul

2017

Victoria & Abdul

2017
6.9
Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.
Man in Red Bandana

2017

Man in Red Bandana

2017
8.5
"Man in Red Bandana" is about Welles Remy Crowther, an extraordinary 9/11 hero. However, how his heroics became known is even more remarkable. Eight months after the disaster, his parents learned about how their son spent his last hour due to an ordinary object ... a red bandana. This revelation dramatically shifts their perspective on their loss. After hearing his remarkable story and how it unfolds, viewers will see how the actions of one man have touched 1,000s. This inspirational segment of the film depicts the unique, diverse and folklore ways that Welles is honored throughout the United States including in art, sports and song. Even President Barack Obama pays homage to this young man in the film. Our uplifting ending culminates in the revelation of a secret about Welles that can only be described as "perfect".