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- Before the popularity of AncestryDNA, journalist and cultural critic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. divulges the family trees of various celebrities, many times with stunning revelations.
- Examines the rise of Warren Jeffs in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and his shocking criminal case.
- Documents the beliefs and experiences of Timothy McVeigh in the lead-up to his bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, which claimed 168 lives.
- Photojournalist Amanda Mustard turns her investigative lens on the sexual abuse committed by her grandfather, unearthing a high-stakes personal journey in pursuit of the truth and reconciliation for Amanda's family.
- Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another in a variety of ways.
- Dr. Tristan Guttridge believes hammerhead sharks can reach monster sizes by hunting other sharks -- but the only way to prove it is to get tissue samples from some of the largest sharks on the planet.
- As the 2008 financial crisis loomed, frantic efforts to save the US from economic collapse happened in secret. VICE News explores the untold stories of powerful people leading the way.
- Activist Abdur-Rahman Muhammad begins his own investigation into the perplexing details surrounding the assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
- The rise of cyber conflict as the primary way nations now compete and sabotage each other.
- Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, this three-part series tells the complete story of cancer, from its first description in an ancient Egyptian scroll to the gleaming laboratories of modern research institutions. At six hours, the film interweaves a sweeping historical narrative; with intimate stories about contemporary patients; and an investigation into the latest scientific breakthroughs that may have brought us, at long last, to the brink of lasting cures.
- Our American Stories exploring the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with her new immigrants in the 20th century. Becoming American - exploring the many journeys to becoming American that defined the "Century of Immigration" (1820s - 1924) and transformed the United States from a sleepy agrarian country into a booming industrial power. Making America - tells the story of the peopling of the New World, of how land came to define the settling and identity of America, and of how the guests' ancestors were part of this history. Know Thyself - takes up the search for the guests' ancestries where the historical record leaves off and links their distinctive family histories to the broader history of "the family of man."
- It explores both sides of the coin, focusing on these two men: an aspiring rapper and a successful real estate developer. What really happened that night?
- TV Mini SeriesTwo-part docuseries that explores the history of Black television.
- Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, the film confronts the myth of the "Forgotten War," documenting the post-1953 conflict and global consequences.
- 2013TV-PG8.7 (291)TV Mini SeriesProfessor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history.
- This series documents stories of women's contributions to some of the most important moments in the history of America.
- The Italian Americans reveals the unique qualities of one immigrant group's experience, and how these qualities have shaped and challenged America.
- It centers on President Joe Biden's first year in office.
- Born in 1859, William Henry McCarty never knew his father. As a teenager, he followed his mother in a convoy of pioneers on their way west. Once in New Mexico, his mother died and the young man was left to fend for himself at the age of 15. He became a cowboy in Arizona and killed a man in self-defense. Convicted of murder, he escapes. From homicides to stories of cattle rustlers and bounty hunters, the whole mythology of the Wild West is embodied in Billy the Kid. Since King Vidor's "Billy the Kid" in 1930, the outlaw has fueled the imagination of some fifteen directors, the most memorable film being Sam Peckinpah's "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" in 1973.
- Documentary with host Henry Louis Gates Jr. chronicles the triumphs, struggles and contradictions of the last fifty years in African American History.
- An investigative look at the tragedies of the Boeing 737 MAX air disasters in 2018 and 2019 that exposed a lack of oversight and quality measures by the manufacturer.
- Examines how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and leaders of the civil rights movement used the power of print and visual media, especially television, to awaken America to the shame and injustice of racial inequality.
- The political history of Bill Clinton including his two terms as President of the United States.
- Documentary that offers fresh insights into the Korean War, a conflict that, despite the 1953 armistice, has never officially ended.
- A look at the life Gerald Ford's life.
- A multi-decade documentary on Cody ChesnuTT and his cousin/manager Donray Von that goes from groundbreaking to heart breaking, chronicling their early successes and failures and the release of the classic album, The Headphone Masterpiece.
- Lawrence O'Donnell explores the opioid crisis in a special two-hour documentary. With a health care system already stretched to its limits, how will families cope and communities survive? The Forgotten Epidemic premieres Sunday, December 27th on MSNBC.
- IHeartPodcasts' show "The Whistleblowers: Inside The Trump Administration" explores the people behind the government revelations that rocked America.
- Documentary examining the impact and continuing influence of 'Alfred Kinsey''s groundbreaking research on human sexuality.
- FRONTLINE takes an in-depth look at multi-billion-dollar "persuasion industries" of advertising and public relations and how marketers have developed new ways of integrating their messages deeper into fabric of our lives.
- 20061h8.1 (33)TV EpisodeA personal written appeal signed by Albert Einstein to the US President sets the stage for the development of nuclear weapons.
- Abdur-Rahman pursues a controversial figure in Newark and examines the dangerous conditions involving police that ultimately led to Malcolm X's death.
- Activist Abdur-Rahman Muhammad begins his own investigation into the perplexing details surrounding the assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
- As Elijah Muhammad's organization rises, tensions between Nation of Islam members and Malcolm X surface. Abdur-Rahman looks for the assassins' names.
- Fearing a radical revolution, the authorities increase surveillance of Malcolm X amid rifts and retaliation. A boxing champion joins the Nation.
- Malcolm X cuts ties with the NOI and takes aim at Elijah Muhammad's reputation. Abdur-Rahman closes in on Malcolm X's alleged chief assassin.
- Time snatches away an opportunity. Abdul-Rahman uncovers more shocking details, and decades later, Malcolm X's death continues to impact generations.
- This program tells the gripping tale of medical intervention gone awry.
- Frontline investigates the the first generation to grow up with access to the Internet. It examines the risks and realities of teens and their online existence.
- 201054mTV-PG7.6 (9)TV EpisodeThis episode explores the many journeys to becoming American that defined the "Century of Immigration" (1820s-1924) and transformed the United States from a sleepy agrarian country into a booming industrial power. Stephen Colbert's Irish great-great-grandfather escaped poverty and religious oppression, whereas Mario Batali's great-grandfather, who left the place where his family had lived for centuries, struggled to survive in the quartz mines of Montana. Her Majesty Queen Noor's Syrian great-grandfather quickly found his footing in New York's first Arab American community, while Kristi Yamaguchi's grandfather faced exclusionary laws and racially-defined barriers to citizenship for decades.
- This is the story of the peopling of the New World, of how land came to define the settling and identity of America, and of how the guests' ancestors were part of this history. Among the discoveries are descriptions of Meryl Streep's eighth great-grandfather who fought in Metacom's War, records of a land dispute in Spain that pushed Eva Longoria's ancestors to leave for the New World, a treaty that Louise Erdrich's Native American ancestor was forced to sign, and Yo-Yo Ma's family genealogy in China, which gives insights into his identity he has longed for his whole life.
- 201054mTV-PGTV EpisodeThe first episode explores the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with her new immigrants in the 20th century. World war tore apart families and sundered the fabric of many lives, but America beckoned and millions came. Yet, America was an ambivalent host. For film director Mike Nichols, whose entire family escaped Nazi Germany, it was a place of refuge and salvation. At its worst, it was a country that would imprison two generations of Japanese Americans, like the ancestors of Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. And a single encounter changed musician Yo-Yo Ma's life forever, paving the road to success.
- 201054mTV-PG8.4 (8)TV EpisodeEpisode four takes up the search for the guests' ancestries where the historical record leaves off and links their distinctive family histories to the broader history of "the family of man."
- Rulon Jeffs' family members and ex-wives discuss life in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the role of polygamy.
- Warren Jeffs tightens his grip on all aspects of FLDS life in Short Creek, Arizona. A private investigator and TV journalist raise concerns.
- The church expels prominent men, expands surveillance, and constructs a massive temple on a Texas ranch. Witness testimony helps the investigation.
- Despite the arrest, Warren maintains control over the church. Child Protective Services removes children from the ranch, causing a media frenzy.
- The story of the birth of the modern Women's Movement, filled with the spirit, humor and courage of a revolutionary generation.