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Cold War Submarine Adventures: Cuban Missile Crisis - Secret Subs

2002

Cold War Submarine Adventures: Cuban Missile Crisis - Secret Subs

2002
Explore the events of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis and hear from some of the actual participants in this riveting program. After an American naval blockade intercepted Soviet submarines on a secret mission to set up a military base in Cuba, the two nations engaged in a tense standoff that led the world to the brink of nuclear war. Submariners from both sides talk about the conflict, and viewers get a look inside their subs and the U.S. war room.
Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War

2006

Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War

2006
A inside look about life during the harsh period of Reconstruction after the American Civil War in rural southern states.
The Charge of the Anzacs

2014

The Charge of the Anzacs

2014
In 1917 Australian Light Horse soldiers claimed one of the greatest ever cavalry charged victories in history. Some 95 years later, 40 Australians retraced their footsteps in living detail – from the foothills of the pyramids to the treacherous expanse of ANZAC Cove. Incorporating archival footage from the Australian War Memorial, interviews with historians, experts and authors, The Charge of The ANZACS is a detailed documentary account of Australia and New Zealand’s equine involvement in WWI. Following the Australian Light Horse Association’s attempt to re-enact the monumental journey, they commemorate the anniversary of the charge of Beersheba and explore the extraordinary lives of many fallen heroes.
The Rivalry: Red v. Blue

2013

The Rivalry: Red v. Blue

2013
It's college basketball's ultimate rivalry: The Louisville Cardinals vs. the Kentucky Wildcats. This documentary weaves current events, including the schools trading national championships in 2012 and 2013, with the intriguing history of the matchup.
American Justice: Quiz Show Scandal and Other Frauds

1995

American Justice: Quiz Show Scandal and Other Frauds

1995
From the so-called Quiz Show Scandal of the 1950s to a phony biography of Howard Hughes and the accomplished forgeries of a rare documents dealer, this episode of "American Justice" examines some of the most famous hoaxes in recent history. Included is an interview with Herbert Stempel, the contestant on the popular '50s TV game show "Twenty-One" whose revelations of cheating caused nearly all the game shows of the day to be taken off the air.
Explore the Wildlife Kingdom: Amazon: Secrets of the Golden River

2005

Explore the Wildlife Kingdom: Amazon: Secrets of the Golden River

2005
Peer through the lenses of some of the world's most celebrated nature and wildlife photographers and descend into the Amiga River Basin, the largest rain forest on earth. Pulsing through the center of these pristine tropics is the Rio Negro, also known as the Golden River, containing the purest water on the planet as well as a spectacular array of aquatic life. Narrator Grant Goodeve lets you in on some of its most amazing secrets.
The Iron Forest

1998

The Iron Forest

1998
The Limestare Alps National Park is a mosaic of forests of different ages. The wild, romantic waterways are important habitats for many water insects and a paradise for the water ouzel and the gray wagtail. Another rarity shown in this film is a brood of black storks that do not actually nest in the national park but frequently catch trout in the park's brooks and streams.
Tasmania - Paradise at the End of the World

2007

Tasmania - Paradise at the End of the World

2007
Tasmania makes an impression with its unique landscape, architecture and scenery. Its largely unknown wilderness has always attracted adventurers and scientists. One of these courageous men was the Austrian botanist, Gustav Weindorfer. His adventurous expedition lead him to Cradle Mountain.
Puszta - Land of Salt and Sand

2002

Puszta - Land of Salt and Sand

2002
Less than an hour's drive south of Hungary's capital Budapest, Central Europe's last and only wandering sand dunes surprise the traveller. They are in continuous motion, shaping a landscape one would only expect in Africa.
Life on the Line

2013

Life on the Line

2013
Gamble on Super Bowl? Here's the riveting inside story of the world's top pro sports bettors in Las Vegas, during the biggest betting event of the year. They bet with their heads - smart & methodical - while the weekend "squares" bet dumb and lose big!
Land of a Thousand Vineyards

2000

Land of a Thousand Vineyards

2000
Italy, California and South Africa are not the only places famous for their wines. Right in the heart of Europe, Austria can also look back over a past suffused with music and wine, both of which remain inseparably linked to this day.
The Four Alps

2007

The Four Alps

2007
The European Alps are the most famous mountains on Earth. However, there are three other mountain ranges that owe their names to the first European Explorers, one in the Northern and two in the Southern Hemisphere. The European and Japanese Alps are almost identical worlds yet the Australian and the Southern Alps of New Zealand couldn't be more different.
Jackals - Out of Africa

2007

Jackals - Out of Africa

2007
In some cultures, jackals were pursued and condemned as pests that fed on parasite-infested carcasses. In others, such as Ancient Egypt, they were divinely celebrated. This documentary accompanies a young scientist, who is drawn to these mythical mammals, and takes us on a journey to explore golden jackals, from Egypt to the barren hills of Greece.
Hallstatt - Living Between Rock and Lake

2004

Hallstatt - Living Between Rock and Lake

2004
The Austrian region of Hallstatt-Dachstein features breathtaking landscapes, crystal clear lakes and a deep historic relevance: During the Hallstatt era, 2500 years ago, the celtics built an empire on the ancient salt-mines of the region. Using the latest CGI techniques, dramatic reenactments and outstanding nature photography director Wolfgang Thaler lets this fascinating region come to life.
Stem Cell Revolutions

2011

Stem Cell Revolutions

2011
Explore the realities behind the hopes and fears associated with stem cell research. Featuring beautiful hand-drawn animations and interviews with leading stem cell scientists.
Pete Correale: The Things We Do For Love

2009

Pete Correale: The Things We Do For Love

2009
Pete Correale was named one of the top ten comics to watch by Entertainment Weekly in 2008. His affable New York charm and hilarious tales of life and love of the "everyman" put him on the path to comedy stardom. You've seen Pete's breakout performances on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Late Show with David Letterman," and Comedy Central's "Premium Blend." He has performed at all the major comedy festivals, including Montreal, Aspen, and Kilkenny, and can be heard daily on the Sirius Satellite radio show "Breuer Unleashed."
Wild Mongolia

2006

Wild Mongolia

2006
One of the most stunning, untouched landscapes on earth is found in the heartland of Asia: stretching from the impenetrable forests of Siberia in the North to the Chinese wall in the South and touching the horizon in the distance. And here, a huge variety of rare animal species are found under its deep blue sky.
Motown Mafia: The Story of Eddie Jackson and Courtney Brown

2011

Motown Mafia: The Story of Eddie Jackson and Courtney Brown

2011
Eddie 'The Fat Man' Jackson and Courtney 'The Field Marshal' Brown were labeled 'Kingpins' in an era where their names reigned supreme in Detroit. Accumulating more than a million dollars a month in heroin sales.
The Celtic Legacy

2011

The Celtic Legacy

2011
The Celtic Legacy offers a trip back in time, from the Megalithic to Romanization of the Iberian Peninsula to discover the singular culture of the Castros in Galicia. Hair-rising landscapes, burial mounds, petroglyphs, fortified cities, lithic sculptures and exquisite jewels will define an era lost in time. The audience’s eye will be guided from the ancient Galicia to other places in Europe during those days: Brittany, Scotland, Ireland… where the Celtic culture left deep marks that persisted until today.
Children of the Light

2014

Children of the Light

2014
"Children of the Light" tells the life story of Desmond Tutu of South Africa. With extensive archival footage, family photos and never before seen interviews, this film shares the legacy of one of the greatest peacemakers of our time.