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 | The Life of Birds
More Info | | 1998 |  |  | 01/01/13 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Shows, Children & Family Movies, Documentaries, British TV Shows, Movies for ages 5 to 7, Movies for ages 8 to 10, Movies for ages 11 to 12, Education & Guidance, British Movies, Nature & Ecology TV Documentaries, Science & Nature TV, Cast: David Attenborough, Director(s): Joanna Sarsby, Presented by world-renowned broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough, this arresting documentary series is the definitive film exploration of the most colorful, popular and perfectly adapted creatures on earth. To create it, researchers traversed the globe, exploring 42 countries and examining more than 300 species of birds using a variety of techniques, including infrared, slow motion and computer-enhanced effects. |
 | The Life of Mammals
More Info | | 2002 | | | 01/01/13 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, United Kingdom, Discovery Channel, BBC, Foreign Countries, British TV, TV Shows, Documentaries, British TV Shows, Science & Nature Documentaries, British Movies, Nature & Ecology TV Documentaries, Science & Nature TV, Cast: David Attenborough, Naturalist David Attenborough hosts this in-depth examination of the most diverse -- and arguably the most successful -- class of life on Earth: mammals, from the smallest shrew to the biggest whales and the most advanced primates. This enthralling series explains what is and isn't a mammal, how they live, and why they have managed to thrive in every region of the planet, even in the most inhospitable environments. |
 | 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. |
 | Mad Hot Ballroom
More Info | | 2005 |  | | 01/01/13 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Indie Documentaries, Latin & Ballroom Dance, Paramount Home Entertainment, Documentaries, Movies for ages 8 to 10, Movies for ages 11 to 12, Cast: Brian David Cange, Emma Therese Biegacki, Graciela Daniele, Heather Berman, Madeleine Hackney, Paul Daggett, Pierre Dulaine, Rodney Lopez, Tara Devon Gallagher, Victoria Malvagno, Director(s): Marilyn Agrelo, Ballroom dancing goes from lame to cool for a group of New York City students in this insightful documentary, which follows a group of 11-year-olds as they learn to dance old-school styles including the merengue, rumba, tango, foxtrot and swing. Candid interviews capture the kids' initial reluctance at learning ballroom dance and their transformation into serious competitors determined to win a citywide competition. |
 | Michael Palin: Himalaya
More Info | | 2004 | | | 01/01/13 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, TV Documentaries, British TV, United Kingdom, TV Shows, Documentaries, British TV Shows, British Movies, Food & Travel TV, Miniseries, Cast: Michael Palin, Intrepid adventurer Michael Palin treks the majestic Himalayas in this installment of his popular video travelogue. In this collection, Palin journeys through Afghanistan, across India to the region near Mount Everest's base known as the Death Zone. He also goes to the Bhutanese capital before arriving in the Bay of Bengal. Along the way, he charms the Dalai Lama, the Bhutanese royal family and the once-feared headhunters of the Konyak. |
 | Michael Palin: Sahara
More Info | | 2002 | | | 01/01/13 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, TV Documentaries, British TV, United Kingdom, TV Shows, Documentaries, British TV Shows, British Movies, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Food & Travel TV, Cast: Michael Palin, In this four-part BBC documentary, former Monty Python funnyman and renowned globe-trotter Michael Palin sets off from Gibraltar to travel across the Sahara, his witty humor downplaying the hardships he faces along the arduous journey. He travels to Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and beyond, across some of the harshest terrain on the planet. Episodes include "A Line in the Sand," "Destination Timbuktu," "Absolute Delight" and "Dire Straights." |
 | Michael Palin: New Europe
More Info | | 2007 | | | 01/01/13 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, TV Documentaries, British TV, United Kingdom, TV Shows, Documentaries, British TV Shows, British Movies, Food & Travel TV, Cast: Michael Palin, Intrepid traveler and Monty Python alum Michael Palin continues his globe-trotting adventures, this time closer to home, as he visits the Central and Eastern European countries once shrouded by the Iron Curtain of the Cold War era. Beginning in the mountains of Slovenia, Palin continues on through Croatia, the Ukraine, the former East Germany and Latvia, revealing the rich characters of both the countries and their inhabitants. |
 | Bowling for Columbine
More Info | | 2002 |  | | 12/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Political Documentaries, Documentaries, Cast: Charlton Heston, Dick Clark, John Nichols, Marilyn Manson, Matt Stone, Michael Moore, Director(s): Michael Moore, Famed filmmaker and left-wing political humorist Michael Moore tackles America's obsession with firearms in this Oscar-winning documentary centered on the Columbine High School massacre of 1999. |
 | Inside Deep Throat
More Info | | 2005 | | | 11/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Indie Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Cast: David Winters, Dennis Hopper, Erica Jong, Gerard Damiano, Gore Vidal, Harry Reems, John Waters, Linda Lovelace, Norman Mailer, Director(s): Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Featuring interviews with the stars, this fascinating documentary examines the goings-on behind the porn film that grew to become an icon, Deep Throat, which made more money than its producers anticipated and ignited a sexual and social revolution. |
 | Twelve
More Info | | 2010 | | | 11/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Drama, Crime Dramas, Dramas Based on Contemporary Literature, Horror, Psychological Thrillers, United Kingdom, Political Dramas, Military & War Dramas, Pre-20th Century Period Pieces, Dramas Based on Real Life, TV Miniseries, Foreign, Martial Arts, Hong Kong, Cantonese Language, Foreign Action & Adventure, TV, TV Reality Programming, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Thrillers, Espionage Thrillers, Action Thrillers, Foreign Musicals, India, Foreign Dramas, Hindi Language, Bollywood, Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi Adventure, Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy, Foreign Thrillers, Korea, Korean Language, 20th Century Period Pieces, Israel, Sports Dramas, Soccer, Sports Stories, Dramas Based on the Book, Comedy, Indie Comedies, Romantic Comedies, Comic Books and Superheroes, Ages 8-10, Ages 11-12, Vampires, Anime & Animation, Anime Sci-Fi, Anime Series, Inspirational Biographies, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Anime Action, Teen Screams, Supernatural Horror, Cast: Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts, Rory Culkin, Anthony Quarles, 50 Cent, Jeremy Allen White, Philip Ettinger, Emily Meade, Esti Ginzburg, Kiefer Sutherland, Zoë Kravitz, Director(s): Joel Schumacher, High school dropout White Mike (Chace Crawford) is living large as a dealer of weed and an Ecstasy-like pill called Twelve to rich teens in New York's Upper East Side. But Mike's luck turns fast when his cousin is killed and his best friend is arrested for the crime. Based on 17-year-old Nick McDonell's acclaimed 2002 novel, this gripping drama also stars Emma Roberts, Rory Culkin, Kiefer Sutherland and 50 Cent. |
 | March of the Penguins
More Info |  | 2004 | | | 10/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Family Adventures, Cast: Charles Berling, Ching-wen Chia, Hikari Ishida, Jules Sitruk, Leon Dai, Morgan Freeman, Romane Bohringer, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Takao Osawa, Director(s): Luc Jacquet, Award-winning photographer Luc Jacquet takes documentary film to new heights -- and depths -- with his first feature film, a stunning insider's look at the life of emperor penguins living in one of the cruelest climates on the planet. The product of more than a year of filming on the Antarctic ice, this Oscar-winning documentary reveals never-before-captured footage of the penguins' underwater life and explores their steadfast quest for monogamy. |
 | Darfur Now
More Info | | 2007 | | | 10/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Warner Home Video, Documentaries, Cast: Don Cheadle, Director(s): Ted Braun, A gripping insight into the tragic genocide in Darfur, this documentary highlights the work of six individuals who have taken a role in trying to stop the killings and help the millions of suffering residents of the region. Filmmaker Ted Braun spotlights actor Don Cheadle, a politically active UCLA student, a refugee camp leader, an international prosecutor, an Ecuadorian working to feed starving victims and a young female armed rebel. |
 | Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer
More Info | | 2003 | | | 09/29/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Crime Documentaries, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Documentaries, Cast: Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield, Director(s): Joan Churchill, Nick Broomfield, Documentarian Nick Broomfield trains his lens on infamous serial killer Aileen Wuornos, who began her murder spree in 1992. A highway prostitute at the age of 13, Wuornos was convicted of killing six truck drivers who she insisted tried to rape her. |
 | Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer
More Info | | 1992 | | | 09/29/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Crime Documentaries, Cast: Aileen Wuornos, Arlene Pralle, Nick Broomfield, Director(s): Nick Broomfield, Filmmaker Nick Broomfield explores the troubled life and deadly end of female killer Aileen Wuornos, the woman behind Charlize Theron's Oscar-winning role for Best Actress in Monster. Filmed after Wuornos was imprisoned but before she was put to death, the documentary highlights the media blitz surrounding her case, culminating in interviews with Wuornos as well as her lawyer, her lover and her adoptive mother. |
 | Heidi Fleiss: Hollywood Madam
More Info | | 1995 | | | 09/29/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Crime Documentaries, TV Documentaries, BBC, Cast: Daryl Gates, Heidi Fleiss, Ivan Nagy, Madam Alex, Director(s): Nick Broomfield, From award-winning director Nick Broomfield comes a voyeuristic expose of Heidi Fleiss's multimillion-dollar call-girl operation, which was busted in the mid-1990s. As Fleiss awaits her trial, a camera crew conducts a slew of interviews -- with Alex Nagy (Fleiss's former lover who sold her out), Fleiss's mother, her employees, friends, enemies and many others -- painting an intriguing portrait of one woman's fall from grace in Tinseltown. |
 | I Am Because We Are
More Info | | 2008 | | | 09/29/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Cast: Bill Clinton, Desmond Tutu, Jeffrey Sachs, Madonna, Paul Farmer, Director(s): Nathan Rissman, On a journey to the African country of Malawi, where the AIDS epidemic has orphaned more than a million children, Madonna guides viewers through a series of gut-wrenching stories, offering her unique perspective of the events along the way. The documentary, both a detailed portrait of poverty and an urgent call to action, also features insights from experts such as Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Jeffrey Sachs and Paul Farmer. |
 | When Worlds Collide
More Info | | 2010 | | | 09/27/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): Carl Byker, Ruben Martinez, Exploring the roots of Latino culture, this thought-provoking documentary transports viewers to the intersection of two vastly different worlds -- the "Old World" of European Spain and the "New World" of the Americas. Stops along the way include the Cerro del Tepeyac of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, the bustling city of Granada in Spain's Andalusia region, and Philip II's Escorial palace outside of Madrid. |
 | National Geographic: Inside the Vatican
More Info | | 2001 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, Religion & Mythology Documentaries, Cast: Martin Sheen, Martin Sheen narrates National Geographic's behind-the-scenes peek into the inner workings of the Vatican, one of the most famous, yet mysterious, locales on Earth. With access into the private chapels and papal quarters, no stone is left unturned. For nearly 2,000 years, the Vatican has managed to remain mostly unchanged spiritually and physically as the world has endured repeated wars, famines and political upheavals. |
 | National Geographic: Secret Yellowstone
More Info | | 2007 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, National Geographic cameras capture unseen aspects of magnificent Yellowstone -- America's oldest national park and among the most visited, though only 10 percent of its massive acreage is known and traveled. Viewers journey through the ecosystem's untamed beauty to sites tourists never see, including a 20-mile-long canyon and newly discovered waterfalls. The documentary also focuses on the effects of restoring Yellowstone's wolf population. |
 | National Geographic: Secret Yosemite
More Info | | 2007 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Yosemite is America's most frequently visited national park, but much of it remains untamed. Thanks to this National Geographic documentary, viewers can venture into Yosemite's spectacular wilderness to marvel at natural wonders tourists never see. The journey through nearly 700,000 acres features breathtaking waterfalls, giant sequoias, the towering El Capitan rock formation and the park's wild denizens, including black bears, bats and foxes. |
 | National Geographic: Gabon: The Last Eden
More Info | | 2007 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Glenn Close, Narrated by Glenn Close, this visually stunning documentary from National Geographic Films explores the lush resources and compelling history of Gabon, a country in west central Africa. The film follows the odyssey of a tenacious local leader who rejected the oil and logging industries as sources of economic growth, instead joining with scientists to create an amazingly vast series of national parks where wildlife -- and ecotourism -- flourish. |
 | National Geographic: Six Degrees Could Change the World
More Info | | 2007 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Alec Baldwin, This sobering documentary examines the incremental effects of climate change across the globe. Each degree of temperature change means devastating new consequences, and some scientists believe mankind is just six degrees away from utter disaster. Heat waves, drought, rising ocean levels and armed conflict over resources are just some of the grim predictions. Is there anything that can be done to reverse this alarming trend? |
 | National Geographic: Stress: Portrait of a Killer
More Info | | 2008 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Healthy Living, Mind & Body, TV Documentaries, Cast: Robert Sapolsky, The serially overworked already know that stress is a near-constant fixture in modern-day living. But to what degree is stress affecting our bodies -- and is there any way to healthfully combat it? With a focus on the work of Stanford University neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky, this National Geographic program looks at the latest science to see what researchers are learning about this insidiously silent killer. |
 | National Geographic: Herod's Lost Tomb
More Info | | 2008 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Ehud Netzer, Featuring Israeli archeologist Ehud Netzer, this documentary examines his many-year search for the tomb of Herod the Great, who was made famous in the Gospel of Matthew for his massacre of the male infants of Bethlehem. With visits to renowned Herodian-designed sites, including Caesarea, Masada and the Second Temple of Jerusalem, the film provides an in-depth architectural tour of the infamous King's awe-inspiring edifices. |
 | National Geographic: Inside Guantanamo
More Info | | 2009 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Gain unprecedented access to the highly secretive Guantanamo Bay detention center in this documentary, which chronicles the daily routines of captives and guards, showcases briefings and operations, and features a variety of in-depth interviews. Because of its association with human-rights abuses and illegal incarcerations, this controversial facility has become the world's most infamous prison. |
 | National Geographic: Bear Island
More Info | | 2007 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: LaVern Beier, Taking viewers deep into the Alaskan wilderness to a place -- Chichagof Island -- where the brown bear population is the densest on Earth, researcher LaVern Beier deploys cutting-edge technology to learn more about a predator under siege. Using National Geographic's Crittercam, Beier -- who's survived four bear attacks -- hopes that by tracking the mighty brown bear on its own turf, he and his colleagues will learn more about how to protect it. |
 | National Geographic: Super Carrier
More Info | | 2006 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Salvatore Vecchio, Join National Geograhic Explorer for seven days aboard the cutting-edge aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower as its crew prepares for action in Iraq. At 95,000 tons, she's one of the world's largest ships and home to 6,000 personnel. |
 | National Geographic: Big Sur: Wild California
More Info | | 2010 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, TV Documentaries, National Geographic offers another breathtaking documentary with this in-depth exploration of the glorious Big Sur area on the California coast, featuring stunning cinematography and expert commentary highlighting three native species. You'll revel in the high flight of California condors, the playful antics of sea otters and the secret habits of mountain lions while learning their importance to one another and the unique ecosystem. |
 | Africa's Lost Eden
More Info | | 2010 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, Cast: Keith David, Director(s): James Byrne, This National Geographic documentary journeys deep into the heart of Mozambique to chronicle the resurgence of Gorongosa National Park, a formerly idyllic wildlife sanctuary devastated by the country's long civil war. Charting the efforts of conservationists to revitalize the park, the film gets up close and personal with zebras, wildebeests, elephants, hippos and other critters as they roam Gorongosa's breathtaking landscape. |
 | National Geographic: Camp Leatherneck
More Info | | 2010 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, TV Documentaries, In a part of Afghanistan controlled by the Taliban prior to 2009, the U.S. Marines' Camp Leatherneck now serves as the base of operations for more than 10,000 U.S. soldiers charged with turning the tide of war in a stark and alien landscape. This National Geographic documentary looks closely at the men and women making up that force and the obstacles they face -- including heat, isolation, boredom, and the constant, invisible threat of attack. |
 | National Geographic: American Serengeti
More Info | | 2010 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, This beautifully filmed documentary takes viewers on a journey to the past -- and future -- of America's Great Plains as it traces a conservation project to re-create a region filled with bison, grizzly bears, wolves, prairie dogs and more. Tom Selleck narrates the story of the impressive effort to establish a one-million-acre wildlife reserve, and a CGI segment illustrates the projected results in stunning visual detail. |
 | National Geographic: Explorer: 25 Years
More Info | | 2010 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Lisa Ling, Celebrate "Explorer's" 25 years of compelling programming with this commemorative special that recaps such show highlights as an undersea expedition to the Titanic wreckage, a tour of the Guantanamo Bay detention center and a report from North Korea. Throughout this documentary television series' quarter century on the air, its viewers have visited more than 100 countries and learned fascinating lessons about science, wildlife and humankind. |
 | National Geographic: Civil War Gold
More Info | | 2004 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, In 1865, a fierce hurricane sank the SS Republic, a steamship carrying a fortune in gold and silver. National Geographic tags along as deep-sea excavators and explorers uncover the mysteries of the vessel from its watery grave in the Atlantic. |
 | National Geographic: Dawn of the Maya
More Info | | 2004 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, With little evidence to illuminate its history, preclassic Maya civilization was long thought to be a primitive culture. But new archaeological findings reveal that the ancient Maya were in fact an advanced and sophisticated people. National Geographic treks through the jungles of Guatemala to reveal discoveries about this great civilization, which produced elaborate art, developed an early writing system and built immense pyramids. |
 | National Geographic: Iraq's Guns for Hire
More Info | | 2007 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, Political Documentaries, Cast: Lisa Ling, This installment of "National Geographic Explorer" follows the actions of private security firms in Iraq. Willingly thrusting themselves into perilous situations, these workers tempt fate to earn a few hundred dollars a day. |
 | National Geographic: Super Chopper
More Info | | 2006 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, National Geographic explores the state-of-the-art EH101 helicopter, which the U.S. Department of Defense chose in 2005 to replace its Marine One fleet, aircraft designated to transport the President and function as an airborne Oval Office. As part of a multibillion-dollar contract (that was subsequently canceled in 2009), the EH101 is a complex machine that touts superior performance through its highly specialized engine, rotors and mechanics. |
 | National Geographic: Appalachian Trail
More Info | | 2009 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Cast: Salvatore Vecchio, Stretching approximately 2,175 miles, the Appalachian Trail is the longest marked trail in the country, hiked in part by some 4 million people each year. National Geographic straps on the boots to explore the splendors of this celebrated route. Marked by challenging climbs, sweeping vistas and dense forests, the mountainous trail is kept healthy and wild thanks to the efforts of countless conservationists, volunteers and scientists. |
 | National Geographic: Moment of Death
More Info | | 2008 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Cast: Peter Coyote, Director(s): Mark Mannucci, This National Geographic documentary explores the physical and psychological changes experienced by the human body in the moments before and after death. When does a person really die, and what happens at that precise second when life ends? While the subject both frightens and fascinates, understanding both the science of death and the ways in which our bodies hold it off are key to understanding the complete cycle of human life. |
 | National Geographic: The Battle for Midway
More Info | | 1999 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Military Documentaries, Cast: Peter Coyote, It was here in 1942 where the U.S. and Japan fought one of the greatest naval battles of World War II that changed the course of history. Hear the stories of four remarkable men and how each survived the war despite incredible odds. |
 | National Geographic: Return to Everest/Surviving Everest
More Info | | 1999 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Mountaineering & Climbing, Sports Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Shows, Documentaries, Science & Nature Documentaries, Nature & Ecology TV Documentaries, Cast: Sir Edmund Hillary, National Geographic offers an insider's look at the history of Mount Everest -- the highest peak on Earth -- and the remarkable athletes who dare to scale it. Climbers Peter Hillary, Jamling Norgay and Brent Bishop battle the extremes 50 years after their fathers made successful treks to the top in this one-hour documentary, which includes interviews with Sir Edmund Hillary and others who have answered the mountain's call. |
 | National Geographic: Tigers of the Snow
More Info | | 1997 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, The Siberian tiger, the biggest cat on Earth, once roamed northern Asia's wide ranges. With the remaining 300 tigers now living in a tiny region on the Sea of Japan, Russian and American scientists have banded together to study and protect the endangered creature. Tigers of the Snow follows the scientists as they track the cats from helicopters, brave a mother's fury to tag her offspring and strive to breed the magnificent beasts in captivity. |
 | National Geographic: Lost Subs: Disaster at Sea
More Info | | 2002 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Military Documentaries, TV Documentaries, From the National Geographic Explorer series, this documentary takes an in-depth look at four submarine accidents -- the forces that brought the machines down, the tragedy of lives lost and the heroism of the submariners who sacrificed themselves to save others. Submarines profiled are the K-19 and Kursk from the Soviet Union and the USS Thresher and Squalus. |
 | National Geographic: The Search for Kennedy's PT 109
More Info | | 2002 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Military Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Robert Ballard, Dr. Robert Ballard, famous for discovering the watery remains of the Titanic, unearths the wreck of John F. Kennedy's legendary World War II patrol-torpedo boat in this intriguing National Geographic documentary. Includes compelling wartime footage and eyewitness accounts of Kennedy's heroism aboard the ill-fated ship that was cut in half by a Japanese destroyer in the murky waters off the Solomon Islands. |
 | National Geographic: Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs
More Info | | 1998 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Who built the pyramids? What were the secrets of mummification and burial? For centuries, Egypt's pharaohs kept these secrets to themselves. Travel to a land of mystery and marvel as archaeologists investigate how the pyramids were actually built, follow scientists as they re-create the ancient ritual of mummification, and be there as cameras reveal the ancient underground vault that houses the mysterious ship of the Pharaoh Khufu. |
 | National Geographic: Inside the White House
More Info | | 1996 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Morgan Freeman, Director(s): John B. Bredar, Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and unprecedented access to its hallowed halls, this program from National Geographic takes viewers on an in-depth tour of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue -- the White House. Interviews with presidents and first ladies offer a revealing look at what goes into running that famous household, and White House employees give viewers a taste of the preparations involved in hosting a state dinner. |
 | National Geographic: 21 Days to Baghdad
More Info | | 2003 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Fresh from the front lines, this visually compelling documentary from National Geographic monitors the military action that put America in control of Iraq since the first of 2003's "shock and awe" tactics took effect. Day-by-day accounts from journalists right in the middle of the action punctuate this prolific and harshly real look at war. |
 | National Geographic: Asteroids: Deadly Impact
More Info | | 1997 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Carolyn Shoemaker, David Levy, Eugene Shoemaker, Robbie Robertson, Director(s): Eitan Weinreich, Scientists Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker have spotted hundreds of asteroids and comets in the night sky -- some which could rip the planet to pieces should they ever collide with Earth. Can anything be done to prevent this potential disaster? This foreboding National Geographic documentary explores the Shoemakers' theories and examines evidence that these "stray bullets" have smashed into Earth before. |
 | National Geographic: Volcano: Nature's Inferno
More Info | | 1997 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): Gail Willumsen, An erupting volcano is perhaps the most devastating force in all of nature. This film from the celebrated National Geographic television series takes a look at these natural wonders, particularly two legendary structures -- Mount Unzen in Japan and Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. Volcanologists are consulted as they predict eruptions and attempt to save lives. |
 | National Geographic: Search for the Battleship Bismarck
More Info | | 1989 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Military Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Richard Kiley, Robert Ballard, Join Dr. Robert Ballard and narrator Richard Kiley on this gripping underwater journey to discover the secrets of the Bismarck, a German battleship that terrorized the high seas during World War II and was finally downed by Allied firepower. Ballard, who discovered the remains of the Titanic, found the Bismarck in the eerie depths of the Atlantic Ocean, steeped in the secrets of its final destruction. |
 | National Geographic: Through the Lens
More Info | | 2002 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, National Geographic holds court in the pantheon of magazine journalism for many reasons, the biggest of which is its breathtaking photography. But what makes a picture perfect? What goes into its creation? By taking ten stills and examining the work that goes on behind the lens, this documentary lets you into the world of professional photography and shows you the glamour, grit and guts that go into capturing some of history's best moments. |
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