African American Lives is a PBS television miniseries hosted by historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr., focusing on African American genealogical research. The family histories of prominent African Americans are explored using traditional genealogic techniques as well as genetic analysis.
Gates has written an associated book, In Search of Our Roots: How 19 Extraordinary African Americans Reclaimed Their Past, which was published in early 2009.
Tougher In Alaska was a program on the History Channel that was a part of the network's "American Original Series" lineup. Starring long-time Alaska resident Geo Beach, the program explored the dangerous and extraordinary efforts put forth by Alaskans to perform jobs and provide services in such a remote, large, rugged, and hostile place. The program premiered on May 8, 2008 and aired one 13-episode season. The series was produced by Moore Huntley Productions, whose previous programs include several other programs about Alaska. The Principal Cinematographer was Daniel J. Lyons of Vermont Films.
Weaponology is a documentary television series that premiered on November 6, 2007 on the Discovery Channel. The program also airs on the Military Channel.
Step inside the glittering traditions of extreme holiday decorators and festive collectors. From couples divided over decor overload to families juggling joy with storage, see the outrageous world of those whose passion for the season knows no bounds.
Investigator of the unexplained Jessica Chobot, along with law enforcement official Robert Collier, take a fresh look at one of the most bizarre unsolved missing persons cases in modern history, the disappearance of teenager Theresa Bier.
Elite surgeons in Los Angeles tackle some of the most complex facial reconstruction cases, helping patients with severe deformities and rare conditions reclaim dignity, hope, and a chance at a new life.
Modern-day building codes and materials challenge mother and daughter team, Sarah and Debbie Dykstra, as they take on the challenge of constructing a house from the last set of drawings completed by Frank Lloyd Wright before his death in 1959.
Death Row Confidential: Secrets of a Serial Killer examines the gripping story of convicted killer Joseph Naso, and how a fellow inmate came to connect him to many more cold cases.
In this special edition series of The Proof Is Out There, journalist Tony Harris explores some of the most astonishing phenomena ever captured on camera. From UFOs and cryptids to eerie encounters and unexplained forces, Tony and a team of experts analyze the evidence and deliver their verdict.
The documentary explores the story of Elmer Wayne Henley Jr., an accomplice to the infamous Houston serial killer, Dean Corll, also known as "The Candyman Killer." The program features an in-depth, never-before-seen interview with Henley, who speaks for the first time in over 50 years about his involvement in the murders. It examines the psychological dynamic between a predator and a vulnerable teenager and how Henley was groomed to become an accomplice in one of the worst serial murder cases in U.S. history.
It was one of the largest naval engagements ever and a turning point in WWII. The Battle of Midway changed the face of warfare and made victory in the Pacific possible.
Traces John F. Kennedy Jr.’s early years marked by his father’s assassination, through his decision to create George, a new kind of political magazine, and the love story he shared with Carolyn Bessette.
In the Second World War, the fate of nations was decided by the strength of their arsenals. War Machine: World War II unveils the crucial link between industrial might and weaponry, revealing how factories fueled the arsenal race. The series examines nations’ organizational intricacies, weapon design, and battlefield impact, emphasizing the pivotal role of production in shaping history.
Adapted from the New York Times bestselling book, this chilling exposé of the Hare Krishna movement tells the story of devotees like Nori Muster, a young woman from Los Angeles who joins to find inner peace and spiritual meaning but instead discovers a rotting heart of criminal activity taking place within the group. Drug smuggling, stockpiling weapons, and the subjugation and exploitation of female devotees metastasizes to widespread child sexual abuse and murder, all under the watch of the movement\'s spiritual leaders. Monkey on a Stick investigates how and why human nature drives some to dream the purest spiritual dreams but causes others to manifest our worst, basest nightmares.
Nine for IX is the title for a series of documentary films which aired on ESPN. The documentaries were produced by ESPN Films in conjunction with espnW, and were intended to have the same creative, story-driven aspect as ESPN Films' other series, 30 for 30, with the series focusing on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers. These are the short films in that series.