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 | The Vicar of Dibley: Series 3
More Info | | 1999 |  |  | 01/01/13 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, British TV Comedies, TV Sitcoms, TV Comedies, British TV, Warner Home Video, Foreign Countries, United Kingdom, BBC, Thrillers, Mystery, Psychological Thrillers, Faith & Spirituality, PBS, Mindfulness & Prayer, Prayer & Spiritual Growth, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Drama, Biographies, Crime Dramas, Period Pieces, Dramas Based on Real Life, Westerns, Australia/ New Zealand, Pre-20th Century Period Pieces, Universal Studios Home Video, Latino Dramas, Dramas Based on Contemporary Literature, Dramas Based on the Book, Latino Comedies, Courtroom Dramas, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Comedy, Dark Humor & Black Comedies, Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Political Documentaries, Romantic Comedies, Best of British Humor, Political Dramas, 20th Century Period Pieces, 20th Century Fox, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Screwball, Family Comedies, Teen Comedies, Action & Adventure, Independent, Indie Comedies, Classics, Horror Classics, Monsters, B-Movie Horror, Foreign, Foreign Dramas, France, French Language, Foreign Languages, Crime Thrillers, TV Shows, British TV Shows, Sitcoms, Classic TV Shows, Classic TV Comedies, Cast: Dawn French, Emma Chambers, Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, John Bluthal, Richard Griffiths, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Roger Sloman, Sean Bean, Trevor Peacock, Director(s): Gareth Carrivick, The village of Dibley slowly gets used to the ways and wiles of its very nontraditional vicar, the Rev. Geraldine Boadicea Granger (Dawn French), in the third season of this beloved British sitcom. After a stint in jail, Alice and Hugo return from their honeymoon with some surprising news; Geraldine organizes a truly unforgettable Christmas pageant; the bishop pays a visit to Dibley; and a water shortage forces the residents to get creative. |
 | Jack and the Beanstalk & Other Story Book Adventures: Jack and the Beanstalk
More Info | | 2007 | TV-Y | | 10/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Children & Family, Education & Guidance, Cartoons, Kids' TV, Ages 2-4, Ages 5-7, PBS, TV Shows, TV Cartoons, Kids' TV for ages 2 to 4, Kids' TV for ages 5 to 7, Cast: Siera Florindo, Tajja Isen, Nicholas Castel Vanderburgh, Zachary Bloch, Trevor Brookes, Dylan Everett, Taylor Barber, Adrian Truss, |
 | Jack and the Beanstalk & Other Story Book Adventures: Princess and the Pea
More Info | | 2007 | TV-Y | | 10/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Children & Family, Education & Guidance, Cartoons, Kids' TV, Ages 2-4, Ages 5-7, PBS, TV Shows, TV Cartoons, Kids' TV for ages 2 to 4, Kids' TV for ages 5 to 7, Cast: Siera Florindo, Tajja Isen, Nicholas Castel Vanderburgh, Zachary Bloch, Trevor Brookes, Dylan Everett, Taylor Barber, Adrian Truss, |
 | Jack and the Beanstalk & Other Story Book Adventures: The Three Little Pigs
More Info | | 2007 | TV-Y | | 10/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Children & Family, Education & Guidance, Cartoons, Kids' TV, Ages 2-4, Ages 5-7, PBS, TV Shows, TV Cartoons, Kids' TV for ages 2 to 4, Kids' TV for ages 5 to 7, Cast: Siera Florindo, Tajja Isen, Nicholas Castel Vanderburgh, Zachary Bloch, Trevor Brookes, Dylan Everett, Taylor Barber, Adrian Truss, |
 | Jack and the Beanstalk & Other Story Book Adventures: Little Red Riding Hood
More Info | | 2007 | TV-Y | | 10/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Children & Family, Education & Guidance, Cartoons, Kids' TV, Ages 2-4, Ages 5-7, PBS, TV Shows, TV Cartoons, Kids' TV for ages 2 to 4, Kids' TV for ages 5 to 7, Cast: Siera Florindo, Tajja Isen, Nicholas Castel Vanderburgh, Zachary Bloch, Trevor Brookes, Dylan Everett, Taylor Barber, Adrian Truss, |
 | Wuthering Heights: Part 1
More Info | | 2009 | | | 10/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Drama, Romantic Dramas, Dramas Based on Classic Literature, Dramas Based on the Book, Period Pieces, Pre-20th Century Period Pieces, Made-for-TV Movies, PBS, Cast: Tom Hardy, Charlotte Riley, Tom Payne, Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Lancashire, Burn Gorman, Rosalind Halstead, Rebecca Night, Des McAleer, Kevin McNally, Shaughan Seymour, Sia Berkeley, James Harper, Barnaby Kay, Director(s): Coky Giedroyc, |
 | Wuthering Heights: Part 2
More Info | | 2009 | | | 10/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Drama, Romantic Dramas, Dramas Based on Classic Literature, Dramas Based on the Book, Period Pieces, Pre-20th Century Period Pieces, Made-for-TV Movies, PBS, Cast: Tom Hardy, Charlotte Riley, Tom Payne, Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Lancashire, Burn Gorman, Rosalind Halstead, Rebecca Night, Des McAleer, Kevin McNally, Shaughan Seymour, Sia Berkeley, James Harper, Barnaby Kay, Director(s): Coky Giedroyc, |
 | Daughter from Danang: American Experience
More Info | | 2002 | | | 09/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Heidi Bub, Mai Thi Kim, Director(s): Gail Dolgin, Vicente Franco, This documentary follows an adopted American woman -- one of thousands of Vietnamese children who were separated from their families and flown to America in 1975 -- who gets more than she bargained for when she's reunited with her birth mother. The film emphasizes how much culture, rather than innate physical characteristics, can shape an individual. The film won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. |
 | The Loss of Nameless Things
More Info | | 2006 | | | 09/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Documentaries, Cast: Bruce Bouchard, Oakley Hall III, Patricia Charbonneau, Director(s): Bill Rose, |
 | Sentenced Home
More Info | | 2006 | | | 09/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Loeun Lun, Kim Ho Ma, Many Uch, Director(s): David Grabias, Nicole Newnham, As a result of stricter post-Sept. 11 antiterrorism laws, three Cambodian-American immigrants living in Seattle face deportation for felony crimes they committed -- and served time for -- as teens, many years earlier. Following their subjects over the course of three years, filmmakers David Grabias and Nicole Newnham put a human face on immigration in America in this gripping documentary, which screened on PBS's "Independent Lens" series. |
 | American Experience: My Lai
More Info | | 2010 | | | 09/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, Military Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): Barak Goodman, In this edition of the critically acclaimed "American Experience" series, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Barak Goodman reopens the investigation into the infamous My Lai massacre, a Vietnam War-era atrocity that killed more than 300 unarmed civilians. Complemented by 400 hours of newly discovered audio recordings that shed light on what happened on the ground, Goodman's Emmy-nominated film includes first-person accounts from the participants and other eyewitnesses. |
 | Worse Than War
More Info | | 2010 | | | 09/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Daniel Goldhagen, Director(s): Mike DeWitt, Six decades after the Nazis systematically exterminated millions of Jews, Holocaust scholar Daniel Goldhagen returns to Europe to examine the roots of genocide and the reasons behind its continuing occurrence. Along the way, he gathers stories from survivors, eyewitnesses, participants and political figures who shed light on genocide's disastrous effects and offer insights for preventing its repetition. |
 | Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami
More Info | | 2008 | | | 08/12/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, African-American Documentaries, Sports Documentaries, Sports Stories, Boxing, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Muhammad Ali, This documentary chronicles the many ways in which the city of Miami helped transform little-known Olympic boxing hopeful Cassius Clay into world-renowned, three-time heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Archival footage and interviews explore how the Fifth Street Gym -- along with the city's civil rights movement and vibrant African American community -- helped shape both the career and personal values of one of boxing's most outspoken figures. |
 | Unforgettable: The Korean War
More Info | | 2010 | | | 08/03/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Bill Williams, Douglas Raine, Eddie Rios, John Martin Meek, Ruben Moreno, Director(s): Tom Kleespie, Shedding light on soldiers' memories of an "un-won" war, this penetrating program takes its cues from Korean War veterans who recall memories both painful and patriotic, putting a human face on an often forgotten conflict. Stories include wartime recollections, such as one soldier's first moments seeing a MiG fighter up close, and veterans' often-tragic experiences returning home, where Americans largely neglected to welcome them back. |
 | Harp Dreams
More Info | | 2010 | | | 08/03/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Rockumentaries, Classical Instrumental Music, Classical Music, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Blythe Danner, Mai Fukui, Maria Kruschevskya, Sasha Boldachev, Director(s): Susan Schwibs, Blythe Danner narrates this music-driven documentary about the prestigious USA International Harp Competition, a discriminating contest held every three years that attracts talented harpists from all over the world. With footage shot in the United States, Paris, Moscow and Zurich, Switzerland, the film follows a handful of young contenders all vying for the coveted grand prize: a lucrative recording contract and a priceless instrument. |
 | Frontline: Black Money
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 07/01/13 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: David Leigh, Louis Freesh, Lowell Bergman, Mark Mendelsohn, Timothy Bell, Slush funds, front companies and secret payments are just a few of the illegal tactics multinational companies are using to fatten their wallets -- and increasingly, investigators are on to them, as this special edition of "Frontline" illustrates. Investigative journalist Lowell Bergman shows how the U.S. Justice Department is working with allies around the world to crack down on the billion-dollar business that international bribery has become. |
 | Extreme Ice: Nova
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: James Balog, Jay O. Sanders, Director(s): Noel Dockstader, Both breathtaking and unsettling, this fascinating array of extreme images gathered by photojournalist James Balog paints a startling portrait of climate change using time-lapse photography shot over the course of two years. Thanks to cameras that recorded pictures once an hour during daylight, you'll see glaciers rapidly melt and shrink and sea levels rise ominously higher right before your eyes. |
 | Frontline: Poisoned Waters
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS, Cast: Chris Gregoire, Hedrick Smith, Mike Racine, Robert Lawrence, Vicki Blazer, William Ruckelshaus, Director(s): Rick Young, Turning a critical eye toward the growing problem of water pollution, this sobering installment of "Frontline" examines the conditions that lead to water contamination and the danger it poses to human health. The program exposes the worsening conditions of Puget Sound on the West Coast and Chesapeake Bay on the East Coast, pointing to the threat of continued runoff from development, agriculture and industry. |
 | 400 Years of the Telescope
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Director(s): Kris Koenig, Looking back on the telescope's long history, this thought-provoking documentary weighs in on the instrument's influence on the study of astronomy and the ways in which the apparatus has evolved over the past four centuries. Included are interviews with astronomers and other experts at Harvard University, the Anglo-Australian Observatory, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute and the European Southern Observatory. |
 | The Spy Factory: Nova
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Jay O. Sanders, This eye-opening "Nova" special sheds light on the clandestine practices of the U.S. government's top secret National Security Agency, the world's largest intelligence outfit, which is responsible for spying within and beyond America's borders. Based on James Bamford's best-selling book The Shadow Factory, the program also examines how the threat of terrorism is affecting the agency's day-to-day operations. |
 | Frontline: Sick Around America
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Political Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Lisa Girion, Mark Murray, Director(s): Jon Palfreman, Few Americans in the early years of the 21st century would argue that the country's healthcare system is healthy; however, fewer still would be likely to agree about how to fix it. This "Frontline" special attempts to find some answers. Traveling around the country, going inside insurance companies and taking a hard look at one state's failed efforts at healthcare reform, the program tackles one of the toughest issues of modern times. |
 | Frontline: Ten Trillion and Counting
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Allan Hubbard, David Rodgers, David Walker, David Wessel, Forrest Sawyer, Gene Sperling, Newt Gingrich, Paul O'Neill, Peter Orszag, What do you do when you're hundreds of billions of dollars in debt and still counting? That's what "Frontline" seeks to find out in this episode that explores the impact of the growing national deficit on President Obama's plans for this country. Enlisting commentary from financial experts and government finance insiders, the program explains why our national debt has soared and offers solutions for reducing it. |
 | King Lear
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Special Interest, Shakespeare, Theatrical Performances, Theater Arts, PBS, Cast: Ben Meyjes, Frances Barber, Ian McKellen, Jonathan Hyde, Julian Harries, Monica Dolan, Peter Hinton, Philip Winchester, Romola Garai, William Gaunt, Director(s): Chris Hunt, Trevor Nunn, In this 2008 Royal Shakespeare Company production of the bard's enduring tragedy, Ian McKellen (in an Emmy-nominated role) stars as the world-weary title character, a doting father who abdicates the throne and divides his empire among his three daughters (Frances Barber, Monica Dolan and Romola Garai). But the stage is set for betrayal when the sovereign announces that the daughter who loves him most will receive the largest share. |
 | The Jewish People: A Story of Survival
More Info | | 2008 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Judaica, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Director(s): Andrew Goldberg, Journalist Martha Teichner traces the history of the Jewish people, explaining how this vibrant culture has endured and thrived despite more than 4,000 years of slavery, oppression, anti-Semitism and near-genocide. Historical photos, rare documents and interviews with noted scholars serve to illuminate how the Jews survived for centuries -- while other communities vanished -- under the Babylonians, Romans, Nazis, Russians and other cruel regimes. |
 | Rat Attack!: Nova
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS, The title of this fascinating nature special about an on-again, off-again infestation of rats in the Indian state of Mizoram is no misnomer. Every 48 years, during what the locals call mautam, the rodents swarm, invade homes and attack crops. The reason behind the phenomenon has to do with a crop of native bamboo that blooms only twice a century, setting off a boom in the black rat population and producing an overwhelming surplus. |
 | The Big Energy Gamble: Nova
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Nye, Ed Begley Jr., Looking ahead toward the challenges associated with global warming, this "Nova" special examines California's strategies for dealing with emerging energy crises and asks whether they can be applied to the nation as a whole. Highlights include a look at Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's decision to cut carbon dioxide emissions and champion energy efficiency in the state, an approach that has drawn some controversy. |
 | Doctors' Diaries
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, TV Shows, Documentaries, Science & Nature Documentaries, Cast: Cheryl Dorsey, David Friedman, Elliott Bennett-Guerrero, Jane Liebschutz, Jay Bonnar, Luanda Grazette, Tom Tarter, Director(s): Michael Barnes, Tracing two decades in the lives of seven doctors, this fascinating two-part NOVA show reveals the details of their experiences, starting with their first day at Harvard Medical School in 1987 and leading to their lives in 2008. From being green med students to polished professionals balancing a demanding career with family, these physicians talk openly about their lives, offering a rare look at their many inimitable challenges. |
 | Frontline: The Madoff Affair
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Diana Henriques, Harvey L. Pitt, Michael Bienes, Director(s): Marcela Gaviria, Martin Smith, Sentenced to 150 years in federal prison, Bernie Madoff perpetrated the largest financial fraud in history. Following a timeline dating back to the 1960s, Frontline takes you inside the web of deception that snagged investors for $65 billion. |
 | Frontline: The Wounded Platoon
More Info | | 2010 | | | 07/20/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV War & Politics, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Will Lyman, Director(s): Dan Edge, This "Frontline" episode investigates the incredible violence, depression and post-traumatic stress exhibited by a Colorado Springs-based platoon of Iraq War veterans whose members have committed murder, assaulted loved ones and attempted suicide. Through interviews, interrogation tapes and archival materials, the program examines the effects that multiple tours of duty have on soldiers and the limitations of the Army's mental health services. |
 | Barney: Let's Play Outside
More Info | | 2006 | | | 07/17/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Children & Family, Education & Guidance, Kids' TV, Kids' Music, Ages 0-2, Ages 2-4, PBS, Cast: Barney, Maybe the sun outside your window isn't shining right now, but it will be soon enough. Until then, Barney and the gang can take you along on an exciting array of outdoor adventures designed to get you out and about! While Barney, Baby Bop and BJ are hanging out with Mother Nature and taking in everything she has to offer, you and your family can join them in a round of sing-along songs about being active and having fun. |
 | Masterpiece Contemporary: Place of Execution
More Info | | 2009 | | | 07/15/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, British TV, British TV Dramas, TV Crime Dramas, PBS, TV Shows, British TV Shows, Cast: Danny Tennant, Elizabeth Day, Emma Cunniffe, Greg Wise, Guy Manning, Julia St. John, Juliet Stevenson, Lee Ingleby, Philip Jackson, Poppy Goodburn, Tony Maudsley, Journalist Catherine Heathcote (Juliet Stevenson) solicits the help of investigator George Bennett (Lee Ingleby) for her documentary about the 1963 disappearance of a 13-year-old girl. But when Bennett abruptly stops cooperating, Heathcote begins to unravel some surprising truths. Now Heathcote may have to reevaluate her deep-rooted beliefs about justice. Based on the book by Val McDermid, this "Masterpiece" special co-stars Greg Wise. |
 | The Buddha
More Info | | 2010 | | | 07/15/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality, PBS, TV Shows, Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, Religious Documentaries, Spiritual Documentaries, Cast: Dalai Lama, Richard Gere, W.S. Merwin, Director(s): David Grubin, Through a visual tapestry of evocative paintings and sculptures, this compelling Emmy-nominated documentary from filmmaker David Grubin explores the life of the Buddha, his quest for serenity and his eventual enlightenment. Insightful interviews with contemporary Buddhists, including the Dalai Lama and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin, shed light on Buddhism and its relevance today. Richard Gere narrates. |
 | Masterpiece Contemporary: Collision
More Info | | 2009 | | | 07/15/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Drama, British TV Dramas, Crime Dramas, British TV, TV Miniseries, PBS, TV Shows, British TV Shows, Miniseries, TV Mysteries, Dramas, British Movies, Cast: Brian Pettifer, Christopher Fulford, Craig Kelly, David Bamber, Dean Lennox Kelly, Di Botcher, Douglas Henshall, Frank Harper, Jo Woodcock, Kate Ashfield, Pip Torrens, With the single act of swatting at a wasp, the lives of the strangers in six cars are changed forever. Who remains and who flees is yet to be seen and investigated by Detective Inspector John Tolin. |
 | Among the Righteous: Lost Stories from the Holocaust in Arab Lands
More Info | | 2010 | | | 07/06/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Military Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, In the wake of the September 11th attacks, Middle East expert Robert Satloff examines the forgotten history of Jews in North Africa during World War II, hoping to uncover lost stories of Arabs saving the lives of Jews during the Holocaust. In the course of his investigation, Satloff discovers not one but several incredible stories of survival, bravery and compassion involving Arabs protecting Jews from persecution. |
 | The Science of Healing with Dr. Esther Sternberg
More Info | | 2009 | | | 07/06/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Dr. Esther Sternberg, From ancient Greek temples to state-of-the-art science labs, join medical researcher Dr. Esther Sternberg as she studies the connection between the mind and body in order to understand how our brains, emotions and environment influence healing. In this illuminating documentary, Dr. Sternberg explains fundamental concepts about healing, shares fascinating research findings and relates her personal history coping with illness. |
 | American Experience: Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World
More Info | | 2010 | | | 07/06/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, PBS, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Willem Dafoe, Director(s): Ric Burns, Explore the history of the whaling industry in the United States through this riveting documentary, which details thrilling battles between mariners and their powerful prey and explains how whale oil fueled growth of the American economy for years. By reviewing the regrettable side effects of this once global practice, director Ric Burns warns modern-day viewers about the danger of overexploiting our natural resources. |
 | Frontline: Behind Taliban Lines
More Info | | 2010 | | | 06/08/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, Political Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV War & Politics, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Will Lyman, In this eye-opening "Frontline" special report, an Afghan video journalist trains his lens on a little-seen region of Afghanistan, where a Taliban "shadow" government is slowly gaining control while U.S. forces focus their efforts elsewhere. The penetrating program offers sobering insights on the ever-changing war on terrorism, including who's undermining U.S. efforts in the country and, more importantly, why. |
 | Thomas Jefferson
More Info | | 1997 | | | 05/21/12 | 07/01/13 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Political Documentaries, PBS, Warner Home Video, Cast: Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ossie Davis, Sam Waterston, Director(s): Ken Burns, The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France, his two presidential terms, his retirement at Monticello and more, the absorbing biography features narration by Ossie Davis, Sam Waterston, Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow and other noted actors. |
 | Roads to Memphis: The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.: American Experience
More Info |  | 2010 | | | 05/05/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Director(s): Stephen Ives, Intertwining the stories of two very different men and the events leading to the tragic intersection of their lives, this unique documentary chronicles the paths of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the man who assassinated him, James Earl Ray. Filmmaker Stephen Ives explores the tumultuous sociopolitical climate that created a rift in American society, culminating in King's shocking murder on April 4, 1968. |
 | Extreme Cave Diving: Nova
More Info | | 2010 | | | 05/05/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Craig Sechler, Dr. Kenny Broad, Director(s): James Barrat, Join a team of experts on a treacherous journey through an intricate underwater world of "blue holes" -- a network of caves in the waters off the Bahamas dating to the last ice age, before the sea level rose several hundred feet. The scientists discover previously unknown species of underwater creatures, fossils and other evidence that provides clues about animals that lived in the region, the planet's climate and more. |
 | Ken Burns: Jazz
More Info | | 2001 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Short, Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Jazz & Easy Listening, TV Documentaries, Classic Jazz, PBS, PBS Documentaries, TV Shows, Documentaries, Music & Concert Documentaries, Music & Concert Movies, Miniseries, Cast: Keith David, Director(s): Ken Burns, Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns celebrates jazz, the "most American art form," in all of its incarnations over the decades -- from its origins in blues and ragtime through its evolution into swing, bebop and fusion. The series follows the growth and development of jazz from the gritty streets of New Orleans to the Lincoln Gardens on Chicago's Southside, the hallowed place where Louis Armstrong first won fame. |
 | Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip
More Info | | 2003 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Warner Home Video, TV Shows, Documentaries, Cast: Tom Hanks, Director(s): Ken Burns, Ken Burns's documentary celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first transcontinental road trip, one undertaken for the flimsiest of reasons: a $50 wager. In 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson started up his Winton in San Francisco; sixty-three days later, he arrived in New York City. Burns captures Jackson's pioneering spirit using photos, letters and footage from a road trip he and his crew take to retrace Jackson's journey. |
 | Mark Twain
More Info | | 2000 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Warner Home Video, TV Shows, Documentaries, Cast: Keith David, Director(s): Ken Burns, Explore the life, work and history of celebrated writer and humorist Mark Twain with this fascinating documentary that draws from a massive amount of material, including thousands of archival photographs. Nearly 20 well-known writers and scholars discuss Twain, shedding light on his extraordinary life and enduring legacy. This exhaustive profile from master documentarian Ken Burns took almost three years to complete. |
 | The Natural History of the Chicken
More Info | | 2001 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS, Cast: Director(s): Mark Lewis, Although chicken is a staple in the diet of most Americans, the history of this tasty bird has yet to be really explored -- until now. Poultry is as popular as ever as an entrée choice, and this tongue-in-cheek documentary sets out to uncover the truth about the bird that has touched the lives, and stomachs, of so many. Included are amusing and often surprisingly touching stories that will forever change your view of the flavorful fowl. |
 | A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff
More Info | | 2004 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS, TV Shows, Documentaries, Cast: Rick Sebak, Tour guide Rick Sebak sets out to find some of the most irresistibly kitschy roadside buildings in America. Built to lure tourists off the highway and hopefully into the mood to spend money, buildings such as the Big Duck on Long Island, the Clam Box in Ipswich, Mass., and the World's Largest Catsup Bottle in Collinsville, Ill., definitely catch the eye. Sebak also visits the hot-dog-shaped Tail o' the Pup in West Hollywood, among others. |
 | Wright Brothers' Flying Machine: Nova
More Info | | 2004 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Director(s): David Axelrod, Truly, Orville and Wilbur Wright were magnificent men in their flying machine. On December 17, 1903, the brothers' long-held dream of man soaring with the birds became reality and changed the world forever. PBS television's popular "Nova" series traces the brothers' journey (from their bicycle shop in Ohio) and attempts to re-create the historic first flight using a modern-day team of pilots, historians, builders and aviation experts. |
 | Empires: Martin Luther
More Info | | 2002 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Faith & Spirituality, Biographical Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Inspirational Biographies, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Warner Home Video, TV Shows, Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Spiritual Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): James Hawes, Rabble-rouser or secular saint? The man who revolutionized the Christian church in the 16th century and became the father of Protestantism was probably a little bit of both. This historical look at Martin Luther originally aired on British television (and on PBS in the United States) and serves as a wonderful educational primer of a fascinating religious epoch. |
 | Ken Burns' America: Brooklyn Bridge
More Info | | 1981 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Arthur Miller, David McCullough, Julie Harris, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Paul Roebling, Director(s): Ken Burns, Master documentary filmmaker Ken Burns is the genius behind this film that chronicles the history of New York City's fabled Brooklyn Bridge. Traversing the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge stands graceful and tall, often prominently featured in many a book and movie. Listen as such literary luminaries as Arthur Miller and Kurt Vonnegut discuss the magic of this landmark. |
 | Ken Burns' America: Empire of the Air
More Info | | 1991 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, PBS, Warner Home Video, Cast: David Sarnoff, Edwin H. Armstrong, Garrison Keillor, Jason Robards, Lee De Forest, Director(s): Ken Burns, Master documentary filmmaker Ken Burns turns his lens to a decidedly nonvisual medium -- radio -- and pulls it off with aplomb using newsreels, interviews and historical footage. Jason Robards narrates this journey to pre-television days where viewers meet the titans of the airwaves: David Sarnoff, Lee de Forest and Edwin Howard Armstrong. See how radio served as the medium that informed and entertained Americans during much of the 20th century. |
 | Ken Burns' America: Huey Long
More Info | | 1985 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Arthur Schlesinger Jr., David McCullough, Huey Long, I.F. Stone, Robert Penn Warren, Director(s): Ken Burns, The world of American politics has long been peopled with interesting characters -- but few of them have been more colorful than Huey P. Long. Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns captures the charisma that made Long the people's politician, the "Kingfish." This documentary explores Long's life as a child, his ascent to power and his assassination in 1935. |
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