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Money Heist: The Phenomenon
2020
star 7.4A documentary on why 'Money Heist' sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world for a lovable group of thieves and their professor.Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow
2025
star 7.4Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”, the award-winning live stage show that expands the Hawkins universe.Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy
2025
star 9.3Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.A Cop Movie
2021
A Cop Movie
2021
star 7.2This documentary walks the line between fact and fiction, delving into corruption in the Mexican police through the experiences of two officers.Making Senna
2024
Making Senna
2024
star 7.7Ever wondered how Senna's races came to life in the limited series? This behind-the-scenes look reveals how the cast and crew made them happen.The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo
2025
star 8.1A two-year investigation uncovers a scandal behind the making of one of the most recognized photographs of the 20th century. Five decades of secrets are unraveled in the search for justice for a man known only as "the stringer."Wave of Cinema: Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini
2020
Delve into a musical concert and relive moments from "One Day We'll Talk About Today," a film about family and intergenerational trauma.Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within
2025
star 8.5The story behind the Uganda-based YouTube dance sensations who have endured devastating personal loss from famine and war, and use the power of dance and song to overcome hardship.Return to Space
2022
Return to Space
2022
star 6.5The inspirational rise of SpaceX as well as Elon Musk's two-decade effort to resurrect America’s space travel ambitions.Hitler: A Career
1977
Hitler: A Career
1977
star 7.4A keen chronicle of the unlikely rise to power of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) and a dissection of the Third Reich (1933-1945), but also an analysis of mass psychology and how the desperate crowd can be deceived and shepherded to the slaughterhouse.Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
2020
star 6.6Celebrities recall their most mind-bending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comedic documentary exploring the story of psychedelics.The Bleeding Edge
2018
The Bleeding Edge
2018
star 6.8Each year in the United States, unparalleled innovations in medical diagnostics, treatment, and technology hit the market. But when the same devices designed to save patients end up harming them, who is accountable?Joe Mande's Award-Winning Comedy Special
2017
star 5.8Stand-up comic Joe Mande aims for critical adulation with this special that covers dating shows, "Shark Tank," Jewish summer camp and much more.The Devil on Trial
2023
The Devil on Trial
2023
star 5.8Explore the first – and only – time “demonic possession” has officially been used as a defense in a U.S. murder trial. Including firsthand accounts of alleged devil possession and a shocking murder, this extraordinary story forces reflection on our fear of the unknown.Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy
2025
star 6.8Featuring exclusive interviews with survivors, paramedics and festival staff, this documentary examines the 2021 Astroworld tragedy and its aftermath.Becoming Led Zeppelin
2025
star 7.2The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting in the summer of 1968 for a rehearsal that changes their lives forever.The Making of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
2023
star 6.1Lights, camera... chickens! Go behind the scenes with the Aardman team and director Sam Fell during the making of this finely crafted stop-motion sequel.Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
2019
star 5.3Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater.Copenhagen Cowboy: Nightcall with Nicolas Winding Refn
2023
star 7.4Show creator Nicolas Winding Refn and his team detail how they brought the stoic heroine and dark fairy tale version of Copenhagen's netherworld to life.Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb
2020
star 7.3This documentary follows a team of local archaeologists excavating never before explored passageways, shafts, and tombs, piecing together the secrets of Egypt’s most significant find in almost 50 years in Saqqara.
