Two men are in dialogue with each other. It's implied dialogue, an attempt to give structure to what lies beneath the surface, yet always brewing and active. Of course, there are women all around.
Three men, who in their youth fell victim to the allure of the fast life in the small town of Paris, Kentucky, later find redemption through giving back to a grief-stricken community grappling with the shocking loss of a promising young athlete.
In the United States, some 10% of people who wish to have children struggle with infertility. NOVA explores barriers to fertility, from the social to the biological, and the state of assisted reproductive technologies. Follow the journeys of people navigating challenges from structural inequalities and racism to falling sperm counts, egg freezing, and IVF.
Some may call it cringey. Be amazed by the shocking lengths some people go to as they modify the human body. Counting up from 1 to 101, be stunned by crazy contorted limbs, bulging eyes, and even downright disgusting pimples.
The story of the special U.S. Air Force squadron whose pilots volunteered for one of the Vietnam War’s most dangerous air missions. Their assignment: search for enemy supply transports and anti-aircraft installations concealed within the web of trail paths and waterways collectively known as the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The squadron also directed rescue operations for U.S. and allied aircrews shot down.
Emerging from a wild, working-class dreamscape of friendship, fame and fuzzy guitars, this is the story of six Wirral teens who became The Coral and shook the British indie scene.
Elizabeth Smart meets the real-life Tanya Kach, who at 14-years old vanished from a Pittsburgh suburb. In a revealing conversation, Tanya recounts the horror of the 10 years she spent in captivity in her predator's bedroom, and confides in Elizabeth about the realities of grooming, the pain of victim-blaming, and the courage she discovered in herself in the years that followed her harrowing experience.
Vinnie Montez spent his teenage years pursuing the dream of becoming a Cop. In 1998, he achieved his goal, becoming a Deputy Sheriff with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. But after nearly ten years on the job, he began to suffer the effects of cumulative trauma
The story of the almost forgotten man who started the rock revolution. The humble and talented Link Wray was a Native American. Born into extreme poverty, he invented the power chord and eventually a whole new genre of music with his song Rumble. Both Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan paid tribute to Link Wray after his death. Who was Link Wray and why doesn't the world know his name and story, even though his influence is undeniable? In the documentary, famous guitarists talk about Link Wray's influence on modern rock music. (The Rock Prophet: Link Wray. United Kingdom, 2023.)
A Cinderella story of sorts, Mariah Carey. Songbird Supreme. Queen of Christmas. Dedicated philanthropist. Mariah has sold over 220 million records and released the best-selling Christmas album ever.
Embark on an exhilarating odyssey with Searching for Sasquatch 15: Chasing Legends Through Oregon's Inferno. A pulse-pounding Bigfoot expedition set amidst the shadowy, untamed wilderness of Oregon's enigmatic forests. The adventure thrusts viewers into the heart of mystery and danger, where adrenaline surges with every step deeper into Sasquatch territory.
In 1979, inmates at a maximum-security prison in Virginia came together to record an album of original music, rediscovered decades later and used in the Oscar-winning film “Moonlight,” attesting to the power of the creative spirit even within prison walls.
Civilians, journalists and soldiers from both sides of the conflict explain their experience during the Iraq War, from the 2003 invasion through the 17 years that followed. Edited version from "Once Upon a Time in Iraq" (2020)
Daniel has had 30 operations to remove a large cyst from his face that kept growing back.This is the story of a Father's Unconditional love, the friendship of a total stranger and the bravery of a heroic young man.
Over 40 years has passed and a son embarks on a journey to take his first picture with his father. Heightened emotions that have blockaded the opportunity for personal freedom and growth are surfaced as a sit down conversation ensues between father and son.
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s and how this progressive neurodegenerative disease transforms roles and relationships. Whether it's a partner caring for a loved one or an adult child shifting into being their parent's caregiver, these stories show how families evolve when a loved one is diagnosed.