Documentary

Eating You Alive | United States of America
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8 (868 votes)
How and why what we eat is the cause of the chronic diseases that are killing us, and changing what we eat can save our lives one bite at a time.

Twisted Love | United States of America
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6.3 (72 votes)
Follow investigators as they dissect complicated relationships between spouses, friends and family members to answer the question: Who felt a love so strong it drove them to kill?

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6.2 (11 votes)
Face Of Unity is the definitive Nelson Mandela documentary feature and first retrospective to be released since the president's death in late 2013. It includes a never before seen speech where Mandela outlines the groundwork for peace and reconciliation to future generations. The piece also includes tributes to Nelson Mandela from President Barack Obama, Sam Jackson, Jack Nicklaus, George Lucas, Ray Charles, Morgan Freeman, and two former Australian Prime Ministers, among others.

Creating a King: Summoning a God
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6 (14 votes)
This piece deals with the effects technology required to create K:SI's super-sized version of Kong.

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking | United States of America
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6.6 (232 votes)
Take a look at Tarantino's career from the beginning, with interviews from co-workers, critics, stars and master filmmakers alike as well as a tribute to his greatest collaborator, Sally Menke. Produced for the 'Tarantino XX' Blu-ray collection

The Boomer List
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6.8 (72 votes)
This installment of "American Masters" profiles 19 influential members of the baby-boom generation, born every year between 1946 and 1964.

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson | United States of America
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8.4 (1608 votes)
The story of Jack Johnson, the first African American Heavyweight boxing champion.

Honor Deferred
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5.7 (51 votes)
During World War II, it was an unwritten order in the US military to avoid recommending African-American soldiers for the highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, no matter how worthy they were of it. Decades later, the Clinton administration ordered this old injustice systematically assessed and corrected. This film profiles the stories of African-Americans who displayed extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty who were finally given their proper due.

In the Land of the Free...
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7.2 (51 votes)
Tells the shocking and unbelievable story of Herman Wallace, Albert Woodfox and Robert King, three black men from rural Louisiana who were held in solitary confinement in the biggest prison in the U.S., an 18,000-acre former slave plantation known as Angola.

From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic | United States of America
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7.3 (486 votes)
The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."

I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
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8.1 (176 votes)
I AIN'T SCARED OF YOU is a documentary tribute to Bernie Mac (1957-2008). From his stand-up in underground Chicago comedy clubs to the Big Screen in Hollywood, Bernie Mac's sharp tongue and heart of gold resonated with millions of fans throughout his career.This film revisits much of his work through exclusive recordings of early stand-up, featured scenes from his film and TV appearances, and interviews with his co-stars, including Samuel L. Jackson, Cameron Diaz, Chris Rock, and many more. Testimonials from friends and family offer colorful anecdotes about Bernie Mac, from his practical jokes to his strong appreciation for manicures, and paint a vivid picture of who he was as an actor-comedian, husband, father, and friend.

Shaquille O'Neal: Larger than Life | United States of America
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At 7'1' Shaquille O'Neal is currently the biggest NBA superstar. This profile is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and features exclusive on-court action, intimate commentary from the big man himself and original songs from Shaq's debut rap album 'Shaq Diesel'.

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