Popular Documentary TV Shows on The Roku Channel - Page 45

Trenches: Battleground WWI

2006

Trenches: Battleground WWI

2006
Experience firsthand "the war to end all wars." World War I was the first war in history to affect most of the globe, with battles fought on land, at sea and, for the first time, in the sky. This five-disc DVD set captures the experience almost a century after it happened, with rare footage, much of it never before released on DVD.
The Lost DNA

2021

The Lost DNA

2021
Cutting edge DNA research is transforming the knowledge of who we are, where we come from and how we got here.
Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers

2018

Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers

2018
7.3
A deep dive into the horrific December 2014 murder of Jessica Chambers, the Mississippi teen who was doused with gasoline and set on fire. The five-part series explores the murder of 19-year-old Chambers and takes an inside look into the trial of Quinton Tellis, a local black man accused of the crime. With tensions high, a small Mississippi town seeks the truth while facing a growing racial divide over guilt or innocence. Is the right man on trial - or is a murderer on the loose?
Secret Societies: In the Shadows

2022

Secret Societies: In the Shadows

2022
Secret rituals. Blood oaths. Dark ceremonies. Fraternal orders. Around the world, and throughout history, secret societies have bubbled under the surface. In crypts and clubhouses, under lock and key, in the darkest corners of the internet, they assemble for mysterious purposes. Do they pull the levers of power or set out to destroy the ones in charge? What dark mysteries lurk behind closed doors; the sacred or the profane?
Collision Course

2016

Collision Course

2016
Documentary series spotlighting infamous car and airplanes involving celebrities.
Arabian Inferno

2017

Arabian Inferno

2017
6
The parched and barren landscape of the Arabian Peninsula offers a vivid backdrop for life in the harsh desert. Water is scarce and death due to the extreme heat is common, yet a natural world continues to flourish. Follow some of the desert's most iconic creatures and learn the unique ways in which they've adapted to the stark conditions around them.
Miami Swat

2009

Miami Swat

2009
Following the highly dangerous work of one America's most elite police forces and their war on crime.
Wild Assassins

2023

Wild Assassins

2023
An up close and personal look at some of the deadliest animals in the wildlife kingdom. This series showcases the methods, tactics, and weapons animals use to find their next meal, or to avoid becoming one.
NightGowns

2020

NightGowns

2020
Part performance documentary, part portrait, this series sheds light on Sasha Velour's wildly creative work with each member of her unique ensemble crafting the lip-sync performances of their wildest dreams.
Crimes Uncovered

2012

Crimes Uncovered

2012
The Secret History of the British Garden

2015

The Secret History of the British Garden

2015
Monty Don explores the fascinating history and evolution of the British garden, from the seventeenth century through to the modern day.
The Queen Mother

2019

The Queen Mother

2019
Wife, monarch and much-loved public figure: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was one of the most respected members of the British Royal family. But did her friendly image disguise something darker? This moving profile reveals the dramatic inside story of her life. The moments of pain and upheaval that defined her legacy. How did this woman, who didn’t aspire to be Queen, fulfill her destiny?
Becoming Orangutan

2022

Becoming Orangutan

2022
8
Get an intimate look inside the Orangutan Jungle School in the heart of Borneo. Survey this sanctuary, where orphaned orangutans learn survival skills, make friends, and navigate the journey to adulthood as they prepare to return to the wild.
Sea Power

2020

Sea Power

2020
5.8
This documentary series delves into the battleships, submarines and aircraft carriers that have changed the history of modern warfare.
Warriors of Liberty City

2018

Warriors of Liberty City

2018
6
A season with a youth football program called the Liberty City Warriors, known for creating top recruits for the NFL.
True Nightmares: Tales of Terror

2021

True Nightmares: Tales of Terror

2021
Nightmare stories are born from true stories of murder and mayhem. They haunt our childhoods and scare us throughout our lives. Todd Robbins brings to life the real stories that spawned these hair-raising tales.
British Police Murdered On Duty

2016

British Police Murdered On Duty

2016
7
Presented by Rav Wilding, the show commemorates brave police officers murdered in the line of duty. The series tells the stories of the most high-profile police murders of the past 50 years, including the infamous Shepherd's Bush murders, Dale Cregan's murder of PC Nicola Hughes and PC Fiona Bones and the murder of PC Ian Broadhurst. Combining first-hand accounts and expert analysis, viewers are given real background and insight into the role of the police officer and how the thin blue line they walk often leads them into danger.
Adapt to Survive

2020

Adapt to Survive

2020
Explores the surprising ways animals have adapted to the pressures on earth to work together, fight each other, and ensure the survival of their offspring
Go Gently

2025

Go Gently

2025
Bonnie Wright and Pattie Gonia embark on a journey of discovery as they travel a scenic road trip from LA to Portland to learn how communities along the route are inspiring eco-friendly practices to the way we eat, shop and travel.
Countdown to Apollo

2019

Countdown to Apollo

2019
Apollo, the space program that put a man on the moon, was one of the most epic achievements in human history.