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Visit the Algarve, Santarem, Lisbon, Fatima, Douro, Evora, Porto.…
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In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our times, Catfish is a …
Zermatt, Switzerland : Under the Shadow of the Matterhorn
Watch as the travel guide travels to Zermatt to capture Switzerland's natural majesty at the foot of the country's most iconic mountain: the Matterhorn. With the glorious monolith ever in view, he hikes, climbs, rides and skis along an alpine landscape that takes the breath away and captures the imagination. His travel…
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Chronicles the life of Dolores Huerta, an American labor and civil rights activist.…
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World : a Journey Back I
Stories of the work of architecture regards by the Greeks and Romans as the most extraordinary structures of anitiquity: the Hanging Garden of Babylon, Statue of Zeus, Temple of Artemis and more.…
Scary Stories : the Story of the Books That Frightened a
Explore the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children's literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Includes the author's family, scholars, folklorists, artists, fans, a…
Weaving Life : the Life and Death of Peacemaker Dan Terry
"American Dan Terry and his family spent 40 years devoted to the people, the culture, and the landscapes of Afghanistan. Tragically, in August 2010, Dan was among 10 humanitarian aid workers assassinated in Afghanistan. Weaving Life tells how Dan wove relationships, joy, partnership, and understanding into his work in …
Through the Wormhole. Season 5 .
Exploring topics from gravity to poverty, these ten episodes set out on scientific quests for the long-sought answers to man's most puzzling questions. Does the ocean think? Is a zombie apocalypse possible? Is there such thing as a shadow universe? And just when did time begin? Quantum physicists, biologists, statistic…
"Traveler Justine Shapiro's journey starts in Berlin where she learns about Germany's experience during World War II. From there she hitches a ride to Niebull before continuing onto the incredible beaches of Sylt. After a stop in Hamburg, she moves to the grand city of Nuremberg before completing her trip climbing Moun…
Host Carl Sagan takes viewers to the edge of the universe aboard the spaceship of the imagination in this 13-part series. Through beautiful special effects, viewers witness quasars, exploding galaxies, star clusters, supernovas, and pulsars. Returning to the solar system, viewers enter an astonishing recreation of the …
The documentary about the ailing-yet-ferocious Ginger Baker, the brilliant and wildly self-destructive drummer for Cream and Blind Faith. An almost impossible man to be around, he allows the director unprecedented access--even if he strikes him violently on the nose with his cane on the final day of filming.…
We Shall Remain : America Through Native Eyes. Geronimo ;
"A groundbreaking mini-series and provocative multi-media project that establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. Five 90-minute documentaries spanning three hundred years tell the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history from the Native American perspective"--Series web site.…
Soapmaking : Easy Melt & Pour Creations.
Explores the art and techniques of soapmaking.…
Minimalism : a Documentary About the Important Things
How might your life be better with less? Minimalism examines the many flavors of minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from all walks of life--families, entrepreneurs, architects, artists, journalists, scientists, and even a former Wall Street broker--all of whom are striving to live a meani…
Quilting Arts Workshop. Three-dimensional Fiber Art, Shape & Texture, Light & Sh
Explore methods for creating three-dimensional fiber art with quilt artist Barbara Schneider. Focusing particularly on two techniques that she developed in creating her Leaf Series, Barbara guides viewers step-by-step through her process for creating shaped textile artwork in this exciting workshop video.…
"The latest instalment of ITV's landmark documentary series returns to visit the people whose lives have been followed since they were just seven-years-old. The original '7 Up' was broadcast in 1964 as a one-off World in Action Special featuring children chosen from different backgrounds to talk about their hopes and d…
St. Petersburg : Window on Europe
A window to Europe was what Peter the Great wanted to create when, in 1703, he laid the foundation stone for the new capital city of his Russian empire. He sent 50,000 serfs into the swampy delta of the Neva to pound the harbor city out of the ground. Under Catherine the Great, St. Petersburg finally became the thrivin…
Meet Patriot, Potomac, Primrose, Poppet, and Phil, five spirited puppies who, from the moment they're born, begin an incredible journey to become guide dogs for the blind. It's a rigorous two-year process that will take the pups from the care of selfless foster volunteers to specialized trainers to, if they make the cu…
This documentary series explores the history of science and how we found our place in the cosmos.…
The Roosevelts : an Intimate History
Profiles Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. This seven-part, 14 hour film follows the Rooseve…
Linda Ronstadt : the Sound of My Voice
Linda Ronstadt has been an icon for more than 50 years. Her extraordinary vocal range and ambition created unforgettable songs across rock, pop, country, folk ballads, American standards, classic Mexican music, and soul. As the most popular female recording artist of the 1970s, Ronstadt filled huge arenas as no one had…
An international team of adventurers, researchers, and Ocean ambassadors go on a mission around the globe to uncover the shocking truth about what is truly lurking beneath the surface our seemingly pristine ocean. The result will astound viewers, just as it did our adventurers, who captured never-before-seen images of …
In episode 2, Dr. Carl Sagan's cosmic calendar makes the 15-billion year history of the universe understandable and frames the origin of the Earth and the evolution of life from microbes to humans. An understanding of how life developed on Earth enables imaginative speculations on what forms life might take elsewhere i…
Episode 4 features a descent through the hellish atmosphere of Venus to explore its broiling surface, serving as a warning for our world about the possible consequences of the increasing greenhouse effect. Then Dr. Sagan leads viewers on a tour of the Solar System to see how other heavenly bodies have suffered various …
In this essay film, multimedia artist Laurie Anderson presents a monologue touching upon her relationship with her rat terrier Lolabelle, the death of her mother, the heightening of surveillance following 9/11, and other topics.…
Happy People : a Year in the Taiga
A stunning documentary about the life of indigenous people living in the heart of the Siberian Taiga. Deep in the wilderness, far away from civilization, 300 people inhabit the small village of Bakhtia at the river Yenisei. There are only two ways to reach this outpost: by helicopter or boat. There's no telephone, runn…
The final week of Jesus's life, known as Holy Week, stands at the very center of Christianity. This documentary includes both historical reenactments of Jesus's last days and commentary by historians.…
Chris Morgan has tracked large predators in some of the wildest and most remote places on Earth. He now embarks on a challenge that would fulfill a lifelong dream -- to find and film a Siberian tiger living in the wild and free in Russia's far eastern forests. The film features the work of Korean cameraman Sooyong Park…
This 10-part series, with the renowned cultural critic and Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., delves into the genealogy and genetics of famous Americans, combining history and science in a fascinating exploration of race, family and identity in today's America. Professor Gates shakes loose captivating stories and …
Dog Whisperer. Stories of Hope and Inspiration
Professional dog trainer Cesar Millan sets out to bring peace to an apartment complex where the dogs are anything but neighborly. Also, Cesar meets two Chihuahuas and a Jack Russell Terrier that seem to want to fight to the death. It will be his task to pacify this unruly mob before one of them is hurt.…
Immigrants of every ethnic background recall their extraordinary adventures, historians explore the sometimes insensitive national policies, and the Ellis Island Oral History Project reveals what the immigration experience was actually like. Features rare photographs and film.…
Professional dog trainer Cesar Millan demonstrates how to correct canine aggression problems.…
When Whales Walked : Journeys in Deep Time
A landmark special taking viewers on a global adventure to answer the question: Where did whales and birds of prey, ferocious crocodiles, and magnificent elephants come from?…
In 2002, the discovery of a beautiful and bizarre fossil astonished scientists and reignited the debate over the origin of flight. With four wings and superbly preserved feathers, the 130 million-year-old creature was like nothing paleontologists had ever seen before. In this program, Nova travels to the Chinese stone …
Through the Wormhole. Season Four : with Morgan Freeman
Continues to gather the greatest scientific minds in an attempt to answer some of the most fascinating questions of our existence. With over seven hours of mind-bending information, these ten episodes take a huge scientific step toward replacing philosophical theories with cold, hard facts and real-life applications.…
Dr. Dunbar's Sirius Puppy Training
Includes obedience commands, housetraining, and behavior and temperament training in a comprehensive program developed for puppies less than 18 weeks old. Not intended for the training of adolescent and adult dogs, nor for the treatment of existing behavior problems in these dogs. Emphasizes family participation with d…
This videodisc showcases the latest scientific revelations from a planet, once alien, now poised to reveal provocative new clues in the tantalizing quest to plumb its past for signs of water and, perhaps, even life.…
Episode 6 shows the exhilaration of the 17th Century Dutch explorers who ventured in sailing ships halfway around our planet in their quest for wealth and knowledge and compares that to the excitement of Voyager's expeditions to Jupiter and Saturn. The newly acquired treasures of our present golden age of exploration a…
Portrait of the artist as a young man. In spring, 1965, Bob Dylan a 23 year-old, pixyish troubadour, spent three weeks in England. Follows him from airport to hall, from hotel room to public house, from conversation to concert. Joan Baez and Donovan, among others, are on hand. It's the period when Dylan is shifting fro…
Yoga for the Rest of Us. Easy Yoga for Arthritis
Join yoga teacher Peggy Cappy as she demonstrates movements to use at home to strengthen muscles and help increase mobility for people who are challenged by arthritis or the stiffness that comes with age or injury.…
China Rises : : a Documentary in Four Parts
China Rises (a look at this rapidly developing economic power, from a factory to a pop concert and an Olympic volleyball court to the red carpet at the Shanghai Film Festival) and Behind the Great Wall (a look at the world's single greatest structure).…
Documentary of ABBA's 1979 concert tour of North America and Europe. Includes performances of their hit songs, backstage scenes with the group, interviews with the director and tour producer as well as a trailer for the Broadway show, Mama Mia!…
This set lets you enjoy the popular Bob Ross Wet-on-wet technique anytime, anywhere.…
We Shall Remain : America Through Native Eyes. After the
"A groundbreaking mini-series and provocative multi-media project that establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. Five 90-minute documentaries spanning three hundred years tell the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history from the Native American perspective"--Series web site.…
Tips include decorative painting, door painting, extension ladder tips, painting around glass, stairwell painting, refinishing furniture, boxing paint, cleaning paint off glass, spray painting, and many, many more.…
In the late 1970s, Miss Wyoming Joyce McKinney became a tabloid staple when she kidnapped her former beau, a Mormon missionary, and tied him to a bed to 'deprogram' his religious beliefs-by having nonstop sex with him. Director Errol Morris follows the salacious adventures of this beauty queen with an IQ of 168 whose s…
Showcases the natural history of the world's oceans, depicting various aspects of marine life.…
The account of the day-to-day explorations and activities of Dick Proenneke as he built a cabin in the remote wilderness of the Twin Lakes Region of Alaska.…
Journey of the Universe. Conversations
Hosted by Yale University historian of religions Mary Evelyn Tucker, this series integrates the perspectives of the sciences and the humanities into a retelling of our 14 billion year story. 'Conversations' with scientists, historians, and environmentalists explore the unfolding story of Earth, the universe, and the ro…
Through the Wormhole. Season Three : with Morgan Freeman
Explore the edges of space and time with Morgan Freeman as your guide in Through The Wormhole. Ten thought-provoking episodes comprise Season Three. Viewers will hold in their hands answers to some of the world's greatest mysteries.…
Can't Stand Losing You : Surviving the Police
Follows guitarist Andy Summers journey from his early days in the psychedelic '60s music scene, when he played with the Animals, to chance encounters with drummer Stewart Copeland and bassist Sting, which led to the formation of a punk trio, the Police. During the band's phenomenal rise and its dissolution at the heigh…
Life on the Edge : : a Guide to Pacific Coastal Habitats
Explores Pacific coastal habitats of sandy beaches, eelgrass beds, rocky shores, estuaries and kelp forests from Alaska to California. Discusses coastal geology, tides, intertidal zonation, key elements of each habitat, and their residents. DVD includes a phyla review of Pacific Coastal marine animals. Presented in sev…
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Recounts how the impact from an asteroid 66 million years ago resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs. Recreates the conditions on the surface of the planet in the minutes, hours, and months following the impact.…
Impractical Jokers : the Movie
The story of an embarrassing high school mishap from 1992 that sends the jokers on the road competing in hidden-camera challenges for the chance to turn back the clock and liberate three of the four Jokers.…
Explores the murder of gay eighth-grader Lawrence King who was shot and killed by his classmate Brandon McInerney in Oxnard, California in 2008.…
We Shall Remain : America Through Native Eyes. Tecumseh's
"A groundbreaking mini-series and provocative multi-media project that establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. Five 90-minute documentaries spanning three hundred years tell the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history from the Native American perspective"--Series web site.…
Join astrophysicist and novelist Janna Levin on a mind-blowing voyage to the frontiers of black hole science, which is shining new light on the most powerful and mysterious objects in the universe.…
A lively, good-natured spoof of "Beatlemania" portraying a frantic 36 hours in the lives of the rock group.…
Go behind-the-scenes of one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century: the building of a transcontinental railroad across the United States. Completed in six years by entrepreneurs, brilliant engineers, and legions of dedicated workers.…
Ancient Aliens. Season 10, Volume 1
Uncover more astonishing new evidence of extraterrestrial intervention on Earth than ever before, including an aluminum object that resembles the foot of a lunar lander. But the object inexplicably dates to over 40,000 years ago. In India, a thousand-year-old mask is discovered that looks identical to the face of a gre…
This film documentary elucidates what happens when an overpopulated world and a changing climate collide, displacing people and forcing mass migration.…
The March : the Story of the Greatest March in American History [videorecordin
Witness the compelling and dramatic story of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his stirring "I Have a Dream" speech. This watershed event in the Civil Rights Movement helped change the face of America. Recounts the events when 250,000 people came together to form the largest demonstration …
Horatio's Drive : America's First Road Trip
Horatio Nelson Jackson, an eccentric Vermont doctor, drove from San Francisco to New York City in 1903 to became the first person to drive an automobile across the continent--- a feat never before accomplished. It would mark the beginning of a new era in America and the end of another. It took Lewis & Clark over two ye…
A visually stunning journey to the end of the world with the hardy and devoted people who live there year-round. The research stations scattered throughout the continent host a close-knit international population of scientists, technicians and craftsmen. Isolated from the rest of the world, enduring months of unending …
The Trail of Tears : : Cherokee Legacy
Documents the forced removal in 1838 of the Cherokee Nation from the southeastern United States to Oklahoma. Shows the suffering endured by the Cherokees as they lost their land and the difficult conditions they endured on the trail. Describes how thousands of Cherokees died during the Trail of Tears, nearly a quarter …
Ancient Egypt : a Journey Back in Time
This program visits, explores and restores the wonder as the Temple of Al Karnak and Luxor, the Temple of Abu Simnel and the Mortuary Temple of Hatsepsut.…
Butterflies have been flying around the planet for over 50 million years, and today around 20,000 different species inhabit the globe. From egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to the winged insect, this follow their life stages, highlighting their survival techniques and the new science that is unlocking the secrets of the…
This historical tour of the world's most fabled and famous tower begins with the engineer behind it, Gustave Eiffel. When it was first built, just over a century ago, it provoked outrage and ire. The challenges and breakthroughs of its construction are examined.…
What began as a bitter dispute over state's rights, ended as a struggle over the meaning of freedom in America.…
Professor Gates's journey continues as a weekly series that will look at an ever-widening spectrum of our nation's fascinating ethnic mixture.…
Follow a team of daring 'glacionauts' as they descend into a labyrinth of unexplored ice caves in Mount Blanc to find trapped flood water that menaces the populated valleys below.…
Filmmaker Michael Moore examines the current state of American politics, particularly the Donald Trump presidency and gun violence, while highlighting the power of grassroots democratic movements. --…
A richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Buck Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life 'horse-whisperer', he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishme…
American Experience. The Eugenics Crusade : What's Wrong
It tells the story of the eugenics movement and its long history in the United States, from its beginnings in the study of heredity to its rise as a popular movement promising to uplift the human race through state-sponsored sterilization, to its influence on immigration laws designed to close our borders to groups dee…
The travelers out on a journey to look beyond the stereotypes and seek out the real Germany. Megan's journey begins in Berlin, where she visits one of the last remaining sections of the Berlin Wall, takes a tour of the city's WWII sites and explores Kreuzberg. Justine's travels begin in rural Lower Saxony, with an over…