Popular Documentary TV Shows on Vudu - Page 48

River of No Return

2019

River of No Return

2019
7
In the Frank Church Wilderness, the only means of transport and accessing supplies are by way of the largest un-dammed river in North America, the Salmon River, commonly referred to as “The River of No Return.” Under these circumstances, the residents of “The Frank” tackle everyday life in one of America’s last frontiers – from twenty-somethings seeking to test their limits, to the living legends of the River who have chosen to spend their lives there.
An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

2018

An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

2018
7
Novelist Michael Peterson and his wife Kathleen are the toast of Durham, North Carolina. But that all changes on December 9, 2001, when Kathleen is found dead in her home at the bottom of a staircase. Michael claims it was a tragic, accidental fall. But was she murdered? In this three-part series, we investigate the shocking details of the case through the people closest to it. We'll also reveal a 16-year-old secret and examine one of the most dramatic trials in recent history.
A Stranger in My Home

2013

A Stranger in My Home

2013
6.3
Stories of strangers, homeowners, guests, and neighbors who come together under one roof. Trace the path where strangers cross the threshold into intimacy and deceit, leaving trusting victims in their wake.
The Alzheimer's Project

2009

The Alzheimer's Project

2009
4.7
Alzheimer's disease is the second-most-feared illness in America, after cancer. Is our anxiety justified? HBO presents this multi-part campaign that looks at the causes, symptoms, treatments and possible cures for this insidious disease.
Balls Deep

2016

Balls Deep

2016
8
Intrepid host Thomas Morton hangs out with different groups of people and gives their lives a try. It's sort of like a foreign-exchange program, but for subcultures instead of countries. And there's only one student in it.
The Curious Case of...

2025

The Curious Case of...

2025
9
Take a deep dive into real-life scandals, exposing bizarre secrets, shattered lives, and twisted motives. Led by Beth Karas, each gripping story uncovers deceit, greed, and manipulation, proving truth is far more chilling than fiction.
Murder Comes Home

2020

Murder Comes Home

2020
10
Pairing actual crime scene videos with real home video to create an intimate and emotionally powerful mystery.
Ancient Top 10

2016

Ancient Top 10

2016
8.3
Ancient Top 10 is a smart, fun countdown that details how ancient technology worked, how surprisingly advanced it was, and how it was kind of awesome!
Space's Deepest Secrets

2016

Space's Deepest Secrets

2016
7.5
A new breed of explorer has taken space travel beyond the moon to unlock and reveal first-ever views of alien worlds and cosmic bodies far beyond anyone's imagination. "Space's Deepest Secrets" shares stories of the men and women who pushed their ingenuity and curiosity to uncover some of the most groundbreaking findings in the history of space exploration. Hourlong episodes cover NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto, the Hubble Telescope, the twin Voyager explorations, and other past, current and future missions and projects.
Polar Bear Town

2015

Polar Bear Town

2015
8
A half-hour documentary series set in a unique Arctic town with true northern exposure that provides a front-row seat for some of the closest human-bear encounters ever seen on television.
Hunting ISIS

2018

Hunting ISIS

2018
6.8
Follow along as American fighters embedded with the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria, and medics supporting a coalition of local forces in Iraq, begin the difficult push to retake ISIS’ capital cities.
Cold Case Files: The Grim Sleeper

2024

Cold Case Files: The Grim Sleeper

2024
3
Exploring the crimes of infamous serial killer Lonnie Franklin Jr. who preyed on women in South Central Los Angeles over a span of 25 years; exploring the personal stories of the victims who were all but forgotten.
Christiane Amanpour: Sex & Love Around the World

2018

Christiane Amanpour: Sex & Love Around the World

2018
6.9
Amanpour gets personal with women she meets in various corners of the globe by inquiring about their intimate lives. In the process, she shines a light on what sex and love look like around the world.
Soundbreaking

2016

Soundbreaking

2016
7.7
Explore the art of music recording with a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds. Featuring more than 160 original interviews with some of the most celebrated recording artists of all time, Soundbreaking explores the nexus of cutting-edge technology and human artistry that has created the soundtrack of our lives.
Jay & Pamela

2025

Jay & Pamela

2025
Follows a couple — both 3 feet and four inches tall — who share the same rare brittle bone disorder.
Presidents at War

2019

Presidents at War

2019
6
Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. This is the story of how their war experiences change them, how they emerge from conflict as leaders and how the crucible of war shapes the decisions they make when they reach the White House.
American Nightmare

2019

American Nightmare

2019
5.7
Our best times, our warmest memories, our worst nightmares. When real life home movies and photos meet real crime scene video and stills, murder mysteries become emotional powerhouses.
How I Caught The Killer

2018

How I Caught The Killer

2018
7
In this true crime series, we reveal as never before, what it's like to be a police officer working on the most incredible and inconceivable murder cases in criminal history in the UK and USA. Focusing solely on the perspective of the police, former policeman and Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding narrates this series packed with revelations from the people who solved some of the most infamous murders from around the world. Featuring exclusive officer accounts, chilling interview recordings and stylish reconstructions, How I Caught The Killer provides a gripping insight into what it's like to work on indecipherable cases.
Haunted Highway

2012

Haunted Highway

2012
6.2
Haunted Highway, is a paranormal investigation, reality television series, produced by BASE Productions, that began airing on the Syfy network July 3, 2012. The series features two teams of investigators; Jack Osbourne, investigator Dana Workman, and Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files investigators Jael de Pardo and Devin Marble. On the 5th episode of the series, Osbourne announced that he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and temporarily stepped down as host of the series. On April 22, 2013 it was announced that the series had been renewed for a 6-episode 2nd Season set to premiere in the fall of 2013.
Chain of Command

2018

Chain of Command

2018
5.2
An intimate portrait of the war against violent extremism and the men and women devoting their lives to it. Records the fight against radical threats all over the world as it unfolds over one full year.