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- Could The Allies Have Stopped The Holocaust? | 1944: Should We Bomb Auschwitz? | Timeline30.4K Views
- Rogue Wave or Human Error: What Sunk The Infamous SS Edmund Fitzgerald? | Dive Detectives | Timeline100.8K Views
- The Ruthless Koa Warriors Who Guarded Ancient Hawaii's Monarchy | Ancient Black Ops | Timeline76.9K Views
- Hitler, 1934-1939: How The Nazi Party Seized Unlimited Power | The Hitler Chronicles | Timeline147K Views
- El Dorado: The Search For The Long Lost Ancient City Of Gold | Myth Hunters | Timeline172.6K Views
- The Extraordinary Hunt For Preserved Ancient Shipwrecks From Civilizations Long Lost | Timeline124.9K Views
- The Ancient Shipwrecks Of The Black Sea | Lost Worlds: Deeper Into The Black Sea | Timeline208.1K Views
- 1622 Lost Galleon: The Hunt For The World's Most Valuable Shipwreck | Myth Hunters | Timeline524.9K Views
- The Downfall Of Prince Andrew | Scandal In The House Of York | Timeline267.2K Views
- The Hunt For The "8th Wonder Of The World" Stolen By The Nazis | Myth Hunters | Timeline259.6K Views
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Jul 26, 2020 · After 25 years as a showrunner and producer, Lisa Bryant’s first documentary series as a director was Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, which premiered on Netflix in May. Originally based on James ...
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- Cyndi Lauper's Jewelry Caused A Technical Difficulty. There was debate about whether to bring on Lauper or Madonna. Cyndi Lauper was brought onto "We Are The World" despite there being initial suggestions to invite pop icon Madonna instead.
- Paul Simon Took A Humorous Jab At John Denver. Simon helped brighten the mood late into the session. Legendary singer/songwriter tried to lift the spirits of the tired and hungry supergroup as the session carried on into the early morning.
- Stevie Wonder Was Asked To Co-Write "We Are The World" The song was already written when Wonder joined. Lionel Richie had initially reached out to see if Stevie Wonder wanted to co-write the song with him before "We Are The World" had ever been made.
- Waylon Jennings Walked Out In The Middle Of The Recording. Jennings disagreed with a proposal to sing in Swahili. While it was known that country singer Waylon Jennings walked out of the "We Are The World" recording session prior to the release of the Netflix documentary film, The Greatest Night in Pop reveals new details about the infamous moment.
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In this Academy Award–nominated documentary feature, filmmaker Ava DuVernay examines systemic racism and the persistent horror of slavery in the United States with thorough, detailed, and astounding reporting. Interviews with public figures including Bryan Stevenson, Van Jones, Cory Booker, and more provide a wealth of evidence to support DuVernay’...
Created from Noam Chomsky’s academic text of the same name, Requiem for the American Dream evaluates the economic and social structures that have allowed income disparity to reach the staggering (and terrifying) heights too many Americans have been forced to accept. This documentary film offers a compelling indictment for wealth concentration, as w...
A famed Academy Awards Best Documentary Feature snub from director Steve James, Hoop Dreams redefined the Oscar category and reached the height of sports documentaries. Following Arthur Agee and William Gates, two inner-city Chicago kids with dreams of playing professional basketball, over a five-year period, this unforgettable story delivers a poi...
Although the media landscape has changed immeasurably since director R.J. Cutler visited the offices of Vogue in 2007, The September Issue remains a fun documentary watch for lovers of fashion, a strong work ethic, and icy exchanges. Rooted in Anna Wintour’s relationship with Grace Coddington, this workplace drama follows the creation of Vogue’s mo...
Winner of Best Documentary Short Subject at the 89th Academy Awards, Orlando von Einsiedel’s The White Helmets offers a wrenching look at rescue workers in Aleppo, Syria and Turkey fighting to save citizens affected by the war. At once heartbreaking and enlightening, this 40-minute film stands as one of the most impactful examinations of Syrian con...
Living on One Dollar originally began as a series of YouTube videos created by friends Chris Temple, Zach Ingrasci, Sean Leonard, and Ryan Christofferson as they experienced what it was like to live on less than $1 per day in rural Guatemala. This final compilation, clocking in at just 56 minutes, provides a brief yet profound look at poverty, kind...
In Netflix’s breathtaking nature docuseries, genre icon David Attenborough narrates eight installments of fascinating, awe-inspiring footage taken across 50 different countries. Created by Netflix in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, Our Planet takes a look at the different kinds of habitats across the globe and provides an educational foun...
Directed, written, and produced by Stephanie Soechtig, Fed Up takes an unforgiving look at the forces behind the United States’ obesity epidemic. By gradually dismantling the the idea that obesity is a matter of willpower (particularly among children), Soechtig opens up viewers to the reality that high-sugar sales frequently motivate public represe...
Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 87th Academy Awards, this real-life thriller chronicles director Laura Poitras’s relationship with infamous whistleblower Edward Snowden as it unfolds through a series of mysterious emails and tense face-to-face encounters. Citizenfour is a riveting watch that captures a fascinating moment in American histo...
Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 81st Academy Awards, Man on Wire examines the mind-boggling determination of Philippe Petit as he attempts to high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of New York’s World Trade Center. Director James Marsh captures not only the terrifying stakes of the stunt at hand, but the heart behind what made it so tempt...
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Mar 11, 2022 · March 11, 2022. Netflix has been the home to some of the best documentaries and docu-series of recent years — from Oscar winners like “American Factory” and “My Octopus Teacher” to buzzy ...
Jul 18, 2020 · Disney is offering a bundle combining its three streaming services — Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus — for $12.99/month. $13 at Disney Plus. From classic docs like Grey Gardens and Grizzly ...
