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Tracy Morgan: Bona Fide

2014

Tracy Morgan: Bona Fide

2014
5.1
The legendary Tracy Morgan returns to his roots in his new stand-up special, "Tracy Morgan: Bona Fide". Tracy delivers a hilarious hour that includes everything from growing up in the projects to the time Prince threw him out of his house after a party.
June

2023

June

2023
6.2
Until Reese Witherspoon’s Oscar-winning portrayal of her in the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line, most contemporary audiences were unfamiliar with June Carter Cash. Kristen Vaurio’s comprehensive documentary June offers a much fuller understanding of the multitalented artist, singer, songwriter, comedian, and actress. Delightful, never-before-seen archival material reveals June’s firecracker wit and charisma as a performer
The French Montana Story: For Khadija

2023

The French Montana Story: For Khadija

2023
4.9
Chronicles the unlikely rise of Moroccan born, diamond-selling recording artist, French Montana as his single mother sacrifices everything to raise her three young sons in the Bronx, after being abandoned by their father and left destitute. The film spans the globe as it depicts the family's unique immigrant journey, a son's perseverance in the face of insurmountable obstacles, and a mother's unwavering faith — all in pursuit of the American dream.
Hands Up

2021

Hands Up

2021
5.9
After his cousin is shot and killed by a white police officer in Chicago and Black Lives Matter protests spread across the city, a black inner city teen desperately fights for a way out of the most notorious murder capital of America.
The Last Buffalo

2017

The Last Buffalo

2017
8
For thousands of years, the Great Plains were home to countless numbers of American bison, but in the late 1800s, the number of bison dropped from nearly 30 million to just a few hundred in less than 100 years. What happened to place this national icon on the brink of extinction? Join us as we detail the events that led to this mass extermination. Then follow the story of William Temple Hornaday, a chief taxidermist at the Smithsonian Institution who headed west to hunt bison for the museum, but ended up saving the species instead.
Into the Puma Triangle

2020

Into the Puma Triangle

2020
7.8
For years, wildlife filmmaker Casey Anderson has tracked mountain lions by his home in Montana, but always from a distance. That all changes when he's invited by a Chilean filmmaker to join a film crew in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, home to what may be the densest population of pumas on Earth. Follow his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get an up-close look at these normally reclusive creatures. See how, in this protected environment known as the Puma Triangle, these big cats behave in ways unlike anywhere else on the planet.
Hitler's Riches

2014

Hitler's Riches

2014
6
How rich was Hitler really, and how did he waste his money, both while living and in his will?
Call Your Mother

2020

Call Your Mother

2020
7.8
A hilarious ode to moms and the way they have shaped the work of some of comedy's biggest stars.
Shuttle Discovery's Last Mission

2013

Shuttle Discovery's Last Mission

2013
5.8
With more than 27 years of service, the space shuttle Discovery has clocked more time in space than any other shuttle. She has flown more than 148 million miles, and has become one of the most storied spacecraft in American history. Join us as we celebrate her remarkable past and follow her final flight: to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. It's an emotionally charged mission full of logistical challenges. Discovery is a robust, but very fragile aircraft, and getting her to D.C. in one piece will require some innovative engineering.
Fall of Japan: In Color

2015

Fall of Japan: In Color

2015
6.8
William Courtenay's color film of the pacific campaign and Japan's downfall.
The Day We Walked on the Moon

2019

The Day We Walked on the Moon

2019
4.8
On July 16, 1969, hundreds of thousands of spectators and an army of reporters gathered at Cape Kennedy to witness one of the great spectacles of the century: the launch of Apollo 11. Over the next few days, the world watched on with wonder and rapture as humankind prepared for its "one giant leap" onto the moon--and into history. Witness this incredible day, presented through stunning, remastered footage and interviews that takes you behind-the-scenes and inside the spacecraft, Mission Control, and the homes of the astronaut's families.
Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You

2019

Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You

2019
8.2
Roy Wood Jr. explores some of today's most complicated issues, from the plight of the black superhero to national anthem protests.
Ali Siddiq: It's Bigger Than These Bars

2018

Ali Siddiq: It's Bigger Than These Bars

2018
6.2
Shot at Bell County Jail in Texas, Ali Siddiq: It's Bigger Than These Bars shares Ali's hilarious experiences of both incarceration and freedom. Siddiq talks with jailers and the jailed about life in lockup, and explains why dousing yourself in baby oil and refusing to leave your cell is always a bad idea. Encouraging and inspiring his convict audience, Ali makes hard laughs out of hard time, restoring faith in the power of second chances.
Jordan Klepper Solves Guns

2017

Jordan Klepper Solves Guns

2017
6.8
Jordan Klepper is an enlightened, progressive, sartorially aware comedian who's determined to fix America's gun violence epidemic. As his quest takes him from the nation's capital to the deep woods home of the Georgia militia and beyond, one thing is clear: If Jordan can't solve guns, no one can. (Hopefully, this is not true.)
Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple

2016

Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple

2016
5.8
In Rachel Feinstein's first hour-long special, she brings her blunt humor to a variety of topics, including her love of Christian sleepovers and the purposelessness of dick pics. Feinstein embodies a variety of memorable characters like her terrifyingly mature middle school friend, her judgmental grandmother, and porn star Jenna Jameson.
Our Queen at Ninety

2016

Our Queen at Ninety

2016
6
Documentary following the Queen and members of the British Royal Family.
Denis Leary and Friends Present: Douchebags and Donuts

2011

Denis Leary and Friends Present: Douchebags and Donuts

2011
4.2
Sharp-tongued and outspoken, comedian and star of the FX firefighter comedy-drama "Rescue Me" Denis Leary brings his acerbic wit to New York's Town Hall, joined by fellow stand-up talents Lenny Clarke, Whitney Cummings and Adam Ferrara. Providing the evening's musical entertainment are the foulmouthed Leary and his backup band, the Enablers, with a special appearance by the Rehab Horns.
Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands

2024

Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands

2024
9
Highlights boy bands and their rise — and fall — to fame, from The Beatles to Jackson 5 to the Jonas Brothers and One Direction, as well as the K-pop group Seventeen.
Pay or Die

2023

Pay or Die

2023
6.7
Today, nearly two million Americans are being held for ransom. Without insulin, they'll be dead in days. This is the story of three families who are on the receiving end of ransom notes, revealing the reality of life with this chronic illness.
Lynching Postcards: Token of a Great Day

2021

Lynching Postcards: Token of a Great Day

2021
8
This chilling reflection examines the horrific history of lynchings as cultural events and celebrations that included souvenirs and postcards.