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To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb

2023

To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb

2023
7.7
Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and unleashed mass hysteria.
First to the Moon

2018

First to the Moon

2018
8
When the world was in turmoil, three men went faster and farther than anyone thought possible. This is the story of the first people to leave the Earth and travel to the Moon — this is Apollo 8. Through restored archival films and audio, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders tell you in their own words how their three different stories got them into the same tiny capsule pointed at the Moon — and what happened next.
Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name Is Paul Heyman

2014

Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name Is Paul Heyman

2014
7.4
This wrestling documentary covers one of the most controversial managers and figures in WCW, ECW and WWE history! For the first time ever, fans get the full story of the life and career of Paul Heyman. From his beginnings as a ringside photographer at Madison Square Gardens, to becoming a manager at WCW, then heading up the infamous ECW, Paul has his own unique brand of over-the-top, in your face entertainment that has developed him a cult-like following across the globe. Since joining WWE, Paul has gone on to great heights, including managing Brock Lesnar when he finally broke The Undertaker's WrestleMania Streak in 2014.
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

2019

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

2019
6.8
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
1968

2018

1968

2018
At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, the silent protest of Tommie Smith and John Carlos changed The Games forever, becoming one of the defining images of the 20th century.
Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman

2023

Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman

2023
5.9
Revealing the shocking rise and fall of Paolo Macchiarini, the superstar celebrity surgeon who ascended to global fame after performing the world's first synthetic organ transplant, only to be exposed as an international con man whose web of lies extends decades, ensnared many including those in his personal life and left a trail of devastated patients grappling with a nightmare.
Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal

2024

Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal

2024
7.1
The story behind one of the most revered and mysterious characters in WWE history and the man himself, Windham Rotunda, has never been documented, until now.
Kevin Hart: "What Now?" All Access

2016

Kevin Hart: "What Now?" All Access

2016
2
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Kevin Hart's 2016 record-breaking "What Now?" international stand-up tour. With unparalleled access, this documentary takes you on tour and inside the superstar’s life to reveal a side of him you’ve never seen before.
Diana: The Ultimate Truth

2022

Diana: The Ultimate Truth

2022
Marking the 25th anniversary of the tragic car crash that killed her, this new ground-breaking documentary will examine the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Twenty five years on, many questions around what happened, and who is responsible, still remain. Featuring exclusive never before heard interviews, former Detective and award-winning Investigative Journalist Mark Williams-Thomas, will examine some of the theories that have emerged since Diana’s death and will set out to answer key questions: Could Diana have actually survived the crash if she had been treated differently at the scene? And what impact did Diana’s explosive BBC interview have on the final years of her life? Did it set off a chain of events that actually led to her death?
The Dream Team

2012

The Dream Team

2012
7.8
The world had rarely seen a frenzy as the one the Dream Team created when it arrived in Barcelona, Spain, in July 1992. The Dream Team featured 11 future Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame players and three future Hall of Famers on the coaching staff, including head coach Chuck Daly.
Tarbosaurus, The Mightiest Ever

2012

Tarbosaurus, The Mightiest Ever

2012
Tarbosaurus: The Mightiest Ever is a South Korean adventure drama film directed by Han Sang-Ho. A spiritual prequel to The Dino King, sharing various themes with the movie and also being directed by Han Sang-Ho, this film follows the life of a Tarbosaurus family made up of Patch, (the father of Speckles from The Dino King), his two siblings and their mother in prehistoric South Korea.
Meeting Stone Cold

2021

Meeting Stone Cold

2021
5
WWE Superstars and Legends recall their first impressions of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin; The Undertaker, Ric Flair, Booker T and others recount unforgettable moments and memories they shared with "The Texas Rattlesnake" over the last 30 years.
The Cavern Club: The Beat Goes On

2019

The Cavern Club: The Beat Goes On

2019
7.8
Presented by Paul McGann, The Cavern Club and LA Factual have come together to produce "The Cavern Club: The Beat Goes On" - a unique documentary feature, telling the untold, complete and colourful story of the 'greatest club in the world'.
Sting: The Lost Tape

2020

Sting: The Lost Tape

2020
6
Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews, cameras follow Sting backstage before his big match at WCW Slamboree 1995.
LIFT

2023

LIFT

2023
6
Lift shines a spotlight on the invisible story of homelessness in America through the eyes of a group of young homeless and home-insecure ballet dancers in New York City and the mentor that inspires them.
Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon

2025

Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon

2025
6
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the live-action film "How to Train Your Dragon," following writer and director Dean DeBlois' journey of reimagining the animated franchise and revealing the film's elaborate sets and filmmaking technology.
Diamond Dallas Page: Positively Living

2017

Diamond Dallas Page: Positively Living

2017
At age 35, DDP attempted to become a wrestler, something everyone told him was impossible. After years of hard work, DDP ended his career a three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Since exiting the ring, DDP is now known the world over for his DDP Yoga, a life-changing exercise tool. DDP has mentored both Scott Hall and Jake Roberts to sobriety. A relentless worker with a passion for life, this is the true story of Diamond Dallas Page.
Miss O'Dell

2025

Miss O'Dell

2025
Join Chris O'Dell, who became PA to The Beatles and managed tours for rock legends like The Rolling Stones, as she retraces her storied past.
WWE Liv Forever

2020

WWE Liv Forever

2020
3.8
In her own words, Liv Morgan navigates her emotional journey from struggling high school student to riotous WWE Superstar.
Tommaso Ciampa: blackHEART

2019

Tommaso Ciampa: blackHEART

2019
7
As former NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa fights to overcome a devastating injury, he finds strength in his wife, baby daughter, friends, and the NXT Universe.