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 | Barney: Please & Thank You
More Info | | 2010 |  |  | 04/15/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Children & Family, Education & Guidance, Kids' TV, Kids' Music, Ages 0-2, Ages 2-4, PBS, Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Cast: Dean Wendt, Julie Johnson, Michaela Dietz, Patty Wirtz, Barney, Director(s): Ben Vaughn, Fred Holmes, Jim Rowley, In this "Barney & Friends" special about the art of good manners, a petulant Baby Bop blurts out orders without bothering to say "please" or "thank you," prompting Barney to explain the importance of using the "magic word." But Baby Bop really gets the point when her overactive imagination envisions a world that's overrun with rude people. As it turns out, being polite makes the planet a much happier place. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | The New Recruits
More Info | | 2010 | | | 07/20/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Rainn Wilson, Director(s): Daniel A. Miller, Jeremy Newberger, Seth Kramer, Tag along with brash business students Suraj, Heidi and Joel as they attempt to help poor communities in Kenya, India and Pakistan through a social entrepreneurship initiative that focuses on saving the world through capitalism instead of charity. Narrated by actor Rainn Wilson, this unflinching documentary reveals what happens when jet-setting idealists attempt to force underprivileged people to pay for essential goods and services. |
 | 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. |
 | Lost Souls
More Info | | 2010 | | | 09/01/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Director(s): Monika Navarro, In her first documentary film, California-born Monika Navarro explores her family history via slightly unconventional means, traveling to Mexico with camera in hand to talk to her U.S. Army veteran uncle, who was deported with his brother in 1999. A stranger in his own "homeland," he's now barely clinging to survival. But his brother's fate was far worse, ultimately succumbing to addiction and despair. |
 | 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. |
 | Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky
More Info | | 2010 | | | 09/11/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Children & Family, Education & Guidance, Kids' TV, Book Characters, Ages 0-2, Ages 2-4, PBS, Cast: Michael Brandon, Director(s): Greg Tiernan, When the Duke and Duchess of Boxford announce a spring party at their Summer House, Thomas goes to pick up some eggs and, in the process, pokes fun at poor Cranky. But their innocent spat nearly ruins the festivities for everyone. Later on, Thomas takes temporary charge of the Sodor Steamworks in Victor's absence, Percy's mail run wakes up the neighbors and an embarrassed James has to go to work painted pink. |
 | The Wall: A World Divided
More Info | | 2010 | | | 09/14/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Brent Scowcroft, Condoleezza Rice, Daniel Schorr, George H.W. Bush, Helmut Kohl, James Baker III, Mikhail Gorbachev, Director(s): Eric Stange, With insights from political leaders like George H.W. Bush, Mikhail Gorbachev and Condoleezza Rice, explore the origins and demise of the notorious Berlin Wall, the structure's affect on ordinary German lives and the peaceful end to the Cold War. Full of detailed information, this historical PBS documentary explains the stark differences between East and West Germany and their process of reunification. |
 | 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. |
 | Frontline: The Old Man and the Storm
More Info | | 2009 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Herbert Gettridge, Director(s): June Cross, In this "Frontline" documentary -- by turns heartbreaking and inspiring -- filmmaker June Cross follows 82-year-old New Orleans resident Herbert Gettridge as he works to rebuild his Lower Ninth Ward home, alone, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The program also focuses on Gettridge's extended family and their efforts to remain in New Orleans, a once-vibrant city that holds their history but is now battered, bruised and largely uninhabitable. |
 | Frontline: Dreams of Obama
More Info | | 2009 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Political Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Barack Obama, Jim Gilmore, Peter Haydu, Will Lyman, Director(s): Michael Kirk, Explore the remarkable story of the rise of relatively unknown state senator Barack Obama to the highest office in the land over a four-year period with this insightful documentary, part of PBS's "Frontline" series. Covering the significant events that forged Obama's character and political principles, the program features numerous interviews with people close to the nation's 44th president, offering a unique look at his life and career. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | American Experience: We Shall Remain: After the Mayflower
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Benjamin Bratt, Jackson Walker, Elijah Abdullah, Marcos Akiaten, Dennis Banks, Clyde Bellecourt, Josh Blaylock, Carter Camp, Mark S. Cartier, Leland Chapin, |
 | American Experience: We Shall Remain: Tecumseh's Vision
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Benjamin Bratt, Jackson Walker, Elijah Abdullah, Marcos Akiaten, Dennis Banks, Clyde Bellecourt, Josh Blaylock, Carter Camp, Mark S. Cartier, Leland Chapin, |
 | American Experience: We Shall Remain: Trail of Tears
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Benjamin Bratt, Jackson Walker, Elijah Abdullah, Marcos Akiaten, Dennis Banks, Clyde Bellecourt, Josh Blaylock, Carter Camp, Mark S. Cartier, Leland Chapin, |
 | American Experience: We Shall Remain: Geronimo
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Benjamin Bratt, Jackson Walker, Elijah Abdullah, Marcos Akiaten, Dennis Banks, Clyde Bellecourt, Josh Blaylock, Carter Camp, Mark S. Cartier, Leland Chapin, |
 | American Experience: We Shall Remain: Wounded Knee
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Benjamin Bratt, Jackson Walker, Elijah Abdullah, Marcos Akiaten, Dennis Banks, Clyde Bellecourt, Josh Blaylock, Carter Camp, Mark S. Cartier, Leland Chapin, |
 | 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. |
 | Blue Gold: World Water Wars
More Info | | 2009 | | | 11/03/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Political Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Director(s): Sam Bozzo, Narrated by Malcolm McDowell, this award-winning documentary from director Sam Bozzo posits that we're moving closer to a world in which water -- a seemingly plentiful natural resource -- could actually incite war. As water becomes an increasingly precious commodity, corrupt governments, corporations and even private investors are scrambling to control it which leaves everyday citizens fighting for a substance they need to survive. |
 | Masterpiece Classic: Wuthering Heights
More Info | | 2009 | | | 10/02/11 | 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, Dramas, Romantic Movies, Dramas based on a book, Cast: Andrew Lincoln, Barnaby Kay, Burn Gorman, Charlotte Riley, Des McAleer, James Harper, Kevin McNally, Rebecca Night, Rosalind Halstead, Sarah Lancashire, Shaughan Seymour, Sia Berkeley, Tom Hardy, Tom Payne, Director(s): Coky Giedroyc, Emily Brontë's sweeping tale of romance set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors gets the "Masterpiece" treatment in this lush made-for-television adaptation starring Charlotte Riley and Tom Hardy. Cathy (Riley) eventually fell in love with Heathcliff (Hardy), the young Gypsy boy her father brought home years ago. But now that they're adults, another man (Tom Payne) is offering her his affections -- and a far more comfortable life. |
 | 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, |
 | Frontline: Breaking the Bank
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/11/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Elizabeth Warren, Jeb Hensarling, Jim Gilmore, John Thain, Ken Lewis, Michele Davis, Simon Johnson, Will Lyman, Director(s): Michael Kirk, With an eye on the financial crisis that sent Wall Street reeling in the midst of the 2008 presidential election, this penetrating edition of "Frontline" investigates what went wrong, who's to blame and how long it will take to repair the damage. Specifically, the program looks at the role of so-called "superbanks" and other players in the housing market's soaring fortunes -- and its ultimately devastating decline. |
 | Hubble's Amazing Rescue: NOVA
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Andrew Fenstel, Gregory Johnson, John Grunsfeld, Megan McArthur, Michael Good, Mike Massimino, Scott Altman, Drew Feustel, Director(s): Rushmore DeNooyer, This episode of NOVA follows the determination of the team that finally fixed NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Follow the 12-day mission's five spacewalks by shuttle Atlantis astronauts, and witness the perilous work it took to restore the Hubble. |
 | American Experience: The Crash of 1929
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, Historical Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Arthur Marx, Craig Mitchell, John Kenneth Galbraith, Michael Nesbitt, Patricia Livermore, Philip Bosco, Rita Mitchell Cushman, Robert Sobel, This installment of PBS's "American Experience" explores the devastating stock market crash of 1929 through discussions with descendents of several Wall Street titans who manipulated the market and made millions in the 1920s. Interviewees include the families of Wall Street insider Jesse Livermore, stock specialist Michael Meehan and General Motors founder William Durant, as well as Groucho Marx's son, Arthur. |
 | Lizard Kings: On the Trail of the Monitor Lizards: NOVA
More Info | | 2009 |  | | 02/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Christian Rutz, Eric Pianka, Gordon Burghardt, Ian Stephen, Lucas Bluff, Rex Neindorf, Stephen Goodyear, Director(s): Gisela Kaufmann, With impressive intelligence and some mammal-like qualities, massive monitor lizards are quite different than other reptiles. This installment of PBS's "NOVA" explores the mysterious creatures that resemble mythical dragons. Traveling through Australia, lizard expert Dr. Eric Pianka takes viewers on an up-close and personal tour to learn more about these fascinating creatures, while a "lizard cam" gives an even more intimate look at their lives. |
 | American Experience: Civilian Conservation Corps
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Clifford Hammond, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harley Jolley, Houston Pritchett, Jonathan Alter, Vincente Ximenes, Director(s): Robert Stone, This edition of PBS' "American Experience" series celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps, one of the most successful and ambitious projects advanced by Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression. The program gives us an intimate view of the enduring accomplishments made by the CCC -- a group of 3 million men put to work in the nation's forests and parks, planting trees and maintaining roads and trails. |
 | Frontline: The Warning
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, PBS, TV Shows, Documentaries, Political TV Documentaries, Cast: Arthur Levitt, Brooksley Born, Gary Gensler, Jim Gilmore, Joseph Stiglitz, Michael Greenberger, Will Lyman, Director(s): Michael Kirk, A detailed look at the roots of America's worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, this "Frontline" documentary exposes why government officials refused to regulate emerging derivatives markets that later ruined global financial systems. Director Michael Kirk focuses special attention on the intriguing story of Brooksley Born, the head of a little-known regulatory agency who fought in vain for the increased oversight of derivatives sales. |
 | Frontline: Close to Home: Scenes from a Recession
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Deborah Boles, Director(s): Ofra Bikel, On New York City's affluent Upper East Side, "Frontline" producer Ofra Bikel explores how the country's ongoing recession is affecting the diverse array of people who pass through her local hair salon, from wealthy bankers to struggling actors. As Deborah Boles, the salon's owner, describes the obstacles to keeping her business afloat, her sister, Barbara, laments her own inability to pay the astronomical interest on her subprime mortgage. |
 | Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Political Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Amity Shlaes, David Kennedy, Herbert Hoover, Robert Reich, Tim Egan, Timothy Walch, Director(s): Chip Duncan, An illuminating account of Herbert Hoover's personal life and governmental career, this historical documentary profiles the former head of state's political philosophy, memorable election campaigns, Great Depression policies and more. Through interviews with scholars such as David Kennedy, Robert Reich and Tim Egan, this biography sheds new light on the underappreciated president's difficult tenure and enduring legacy. |
 | Frontline: Obama's War
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Marcela Gaviria, Martin Smith, Mike Mullen, Richard Holbrooke, Stanley McChrystal, Compelling interviews with commanders on the ground, reports from embedded journalists and analysis from home combine to provide a thoughtful examination of the war in Afghanistan in this installment of PBS's "Frontline" series. As the war continues under the Obama Administration, producers Martin Smith and Marcela Gaviria look at the U.S. counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan and consider the costs of the continuing conflict. |
 | Becoming Human: Nova
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/10/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Blu-ray, TV Shows, Documentaries, Science & Technology TV Documentaries, Cast: Annett Junginger, Daniel Lieberman, Donald Johanson, John Kingston, Lance Lewman, Mark Stoneking, Ralph Holloway, Richard Wrangham, Rick Potts, Zeray Alemseged, Director(s): Graham Townsley, Bringing our early ancestors to life through striking computer graphics based on new discoveries, this NOVA special examines how early hominids lived and how they evolved through the ages to eventually become modern humans. Interviews with the world's top scientists and footage shot as fossils are unearthed shed light on recent breakthroughs. Topics include a 3-million-year-old child, the recent decoding of the Neanderthal genome and much more. |
 | Becoming Human: Nova: Episode 1
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/10/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Zeray Alemseged, Ralph Holloway, Donald Johanson, Daniel Lieberman, Rick Potts, Mark Stoneking, Annett Junginger, Richard Wrangham, John Kingston, Lance Lewman, Director(s): Graham Townsley, |
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