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Documentary
2012

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Finding Your Roots
Prime Video
Finding Your Roots
Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches of their family trees. Professor Gates utilizes a team of genealogists to reconstruct the paper trail left behind by our ancestors and the world’s leading geneticists to decode our DNA and help us travel thousands of years into the past to discover the origins of our earliest forebears.
Finding Your Roots 2012
Bering Sea Gold
Max
Bering Sea Gold
In the frontier town of Nome, Alaska, there’s a gold rush on. But you've never seen gold mining like this before — here, the precious metal isn't found in the ground. It’s sitting in the most unlikely of places: the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea. And there are a handful of people willing to risk it all to bring it to the surface.
Bering Sea Gold 2012
The Mind of a Chef
Prime Video
The Mind of a Chef
Go inside the minds of some of the world's top chefs. Narrated by Executive Producer Anthony Bourdain, The Mind of a Chef is that rare and beautiful thing: an intelligent show about cooking.
The Mind of a Chef 2012
Blood Relatives
Max
Blood Relatives
Blood Relatives is an American documentary television series on Investigation Discovery that debuted on June 7, 2012. Narrated by Brenda Strong, the voice of Desperate Housewives character Mary Alice Young, the series examines murders that were committed within families. Blood Relatives has been renewed for a third season.
Blood Relatives 2012
For the Love of Dogs
Britbox
For the Love of Dogs
Join Paul as he takes a look behind the gates of the famous home for pets.
For the Love of Dogs 2012
Mountain Men
Prime Video
Mountain Men
Profiles of some of the men who choose to live off the grid in the unspoiled wilderness, where dangers like mudslides, falling trees and bears are all part of everyday life.
Mountain Men 2012
Scorned: Love Kills
Prime Video
Scorned: Love Kills
Scorned: Love Kills is an American documentary television series on Investigation Discovery that premiered on January 21, 2012 and features tales of love gone fatally wrong.
Scorned: Love Kills 2012
ALL ACCESS
Paramount+
ALL ACCESS
ALL ACCESS, SHOWTIME Sports takes you beyond the boxing ring.
ALL ACCESS 2012
Fatal Vows
Max
Fatal Vows
When marriages fall apart, divorce can turn ugly - even deadly. From blushing brides turned cold-blooded killers to smitten grooms with shocking dark sides, the criminal psychology behind deadly divorces is examined. Guiding viewers through actual stories of love gone wrong are psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser and forensic psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, who analyze each couple to better understand how the marriage turned from flawed to fatal. .
Fatal Vows 2012
The Men Who Built America
HULU
The Men Who Built America
Influential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States, a nation decaying from the inside after the Civil War, into the greatest economic and technological superpower the world had ever seen. The Men Who Built America is the story of a nation at the crossroads and of the people who catapulted it to prosperity.
The Men Who Built America 2012
On Death Row
Prime Video
On Death Row
A two part series on an inside look at a maximum security prison in Texas featuring interviews with death row inmates.
On Death Row 2012
Voyage of the Continents
Prime Video
Voyage of the Continents
This extraordinary series is a sweeping account of the rise of Earth’s continents. They are the product of a grand waltz of plate tectonics and the continual evolution of Earth’s crust. As landmasses assemble and separate, they fuel volcanoes and spark earthquakes, building mountains and tearing valleys. We see the Earth, eons in the making, through the eyes of geologists and other scientists.
Voyage of the Continents 2012
MeatEater
Freevee
MeatEater
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote, beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table.
MeatEater 2012
10 Things You Don't Know About
Prime Video
10 Things You Don't Know About
Did you know that President John F. Kennedy was a bodybuilder, Roman ruler Caligula loved to gamble and drug kingpin Pablo Escobar burned millions in cash to keep warm? The series 10 Things You Don't Know About reveals intriguing and provocative details about some of history’s most fascinating individuals and groups. Tune in to explore the lives of historical figures ranging from Abraham Lincoln to the members of the Rat Pack, discovering what your textbooks never told you.
10 Things You Don't Know About 2012
Secrets of Wild India
AMC+
Secrets of Wild India
India is home to over a billion people with one fifth of the world's population on only 2% of the world's surface. Yet India still has a wild side, populated by giants, fierce predators, the rare and beautiful…all wrapped up in a land of extremes. 'Secrets of Wild India' celebrates the diversity and drama of India's extraordinary and varied landscapes. In this three-part series, each episode focus' on one iconic ecosystem, a snapshot of how life works in each unique environment.
Secrets of Wild India 2012
NASA's Unexplained Files
HULU
NASA's Unexplained Files
Dive into the mysteries of some of NASA’s most curious missions and explore stories of engineering achievement and human endurance. Each episode offers first hand testimony from astronauts, NASA mission footage, plus beautifully rendered CGI to bring to life these voyages that reveal unexplained sightings that have dogged many of NASA’s most famous missions.
NASA's Unexplained Files 2012
Richard Hammond's Crash Course
Prime Video
Richard Hammond's Crash Course
Richard Hammond's Crash Course is an original series made for BBC America, presented by Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond. The show's first season premiered on April 16, 2012. The show follows Hammond, as in each episode, he is given three days to learn how to operate various pieces of heavy equipment across the United States. A trailer for the series was posted on BBC America's official website on March 19, 2012. The series' first season began airing on BBC2 in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2012.
Richard Hammond's Crash Course 2012
Wildest Latin America
Freevee
Wildest Latin America
Through beautiful photography and the extraordinary stories of the animals and people that live there, this series celebrates Latin America's most iconic and dramatic locations. Trek across the mountainous peaks and volcanic slopes of the Andes; explore the windswept plains of the Patagonian wilderness; journey into the teeming forests of the Amazon, and wade through the giant swamps of Venezuela, as this beautiful five- part series celebrates the region's most iconic and dramatic locations.
Wildest Latin America 2012
Gold Rush: The Dirt
Fubo TV
Gold Rush: The Dirt
In Discovery Channel's top-rated show `Gold Rush', gold miners, inexperienced as some may be, hope to strike it rich in the wilds of Alaska and beyond. Some dismal summers result, filled with injuries, malfunctioning equipment and constant fighting among the greenhorn miners, yet serious cases of gold fever always trump any talk of giving up and sometimes leads to dreams being salvaged. The companion series `The Dirt' presents the inside scoop on behind-the-scenes relationships between such miners as brash youngster Parker Schnabel and longtime Yukon resident Tony Beets, as the quest to hit the mother lode never stops.
Gold Rush: The Dirt 2012
To Catch a Smuggler
HULU
To Catch a Smuggler
Millions enter the US through airports each year, and hid amongst them are a stream of contraband ill intentions. Defending our borders are the vigilant men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, whose agencies make up a three-tiered defense of America’s airports. DHS will stop at nothing to catch a smuggler.
To Catch a Smuggler 2012
Shipping Wars
Prime Video
Shipping Wars
Shipping Wars is a reality TV series on A&E that began airing on January 10, 2012. The show follows six independent carriers who have discovered that fortunes can be made transporting items that traditional carriers either cannot or will not haul. The series also features uShip, the world’s largest online auction house for independent truckers. For Season 1, the featured carriers are Marc Springer, Roy Garber, Jennifer Brennan, Jarrett Joyce, and Suzanne and Scott Bawcom. Starting with Season 2, the Bawcoms are replaced by the team of Christopher Hanna and Robbie Welsh. Season 3 premiered on December 12, 2012 . New shippers Johnny Chavez and the team of Chelsea Grant and Courtney Aguilera appear in Season 4.
Shipping Wars 2012
America's Book of Secrets
Prime Video
America's Book of Secrets
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the most legendary monuments and powerful organizations in the United States? America’s Book of Secrets lifts the veil of mystery, giving you unparalleled access to historical narratives and insider information previously hidden from the public. Through in-depth research and exclusive channels, this series delves into a variety of familiar but enigmatic American institutions, from the FBI and the Pentagon to Fort Knox and Area 51. Go beyond the locked doors and security checkpoints of government agencies, famous landmarks and stealthy societies to glimpse the hidden worlds you were never intended to see.
America's Book of Secrets 2012
America Unearthed
HISTORY Vault
America Unearthed
Forensic geologist Scott Wolter explores mysteries, artifacts and relics to reveal a history of the North American continent not taught in school.
America Unearthed 2012
Alien Encounters
HULU
Alien Encounters
Scientists and sci-fi writers explore a hypothetical first-contact event between aliens and humans.
Alien Encounters 2012
Mankind: The Story of All of Us
Prime Video
Mankind: The Story of All of Us
Mankind The Story of All of Us is an epic 12-hour television event about the greatest adventure of all time—the history of the human race. It takes 10 billion years for the ideal planet to form and 3 billion more for the right conditions to emerge before it finally happens: mankind begins. From there unfolds a fast-paced story told here through key turning points—stepping stones in our journey from hunter-gatherer to global citizen. It’s a tale of connections—why some ideas take hold and spread around the globe, and how the lives of people in one part of the world are shaped by events in another.
Mankind: The Story of All of Us 2012
Breaking Amish
Max
Breaking Amish
Temptations abound as a group of young Amish explore life beyond their Amish culture. Ultimately, they will make the biggest decision of their lives – to remain Amish/Mennonite or become English and face the consequences of being shunned by their family and friends.
Breaking Amish 2012
New Zealand from Above
Prime Video
New Zealand from Above
An aerial journey from the deep south of the South Island to the northern tip of the North Island. We discover the landscapes and meet New Zealanders who talk about their work, interests and culture.
New Zealand from Above 2012
Gangsters: America's Most Evil
Prime Video
Gangsters: America's Most Evil
A cinematic documentary series that explores the rise and fall of some of the most nefarious and notorious criminals brought to justice by the United States government. From thugs to lethal beauties, outlaws to kingpins, each episode profiles these gangsters and reveals their sinister motives, transgressions and the circumstances that eventually led to their downfall.
Gangsters: America's Most Evil 2012
The Haunting Of...
Prime Video
The Haunting Of...
"The Haunting Of..." is an original series featuring world-renowned psychic-medium Kim Russo as she gives an exclusive look at celebrities who have had their lives changed by paranormal events. Each one-hour episode of "The Haunting Of..."
The Haunting Of... 2012
Outlaw Empires
Prime Video
Outlaw Empires
Outlaw Empires is a six-part documentary series about American outlaws. It was first aired on May 14, 2012, on Discovery Channel. Each episode focuses on one organization and includes dramatizations of real events and interviews with current and former members. In the biker episode, only former members are interviewed as patched members needed to get the approval of all other members from all other charters to appear on the show.
Outlaw Empires 2012
Shakespeare Uncovered
Prime Video
Shakespeare Uncovered
Celebrity hosts guide viewers through William Shakespeare's plays in performance. Each episode serves as a primer for newcomers to Shakespeare while serving up enough historical and theatrical insights to enchant lifelong fans.
Shakespeare Uncovered 2012
Claimed and Shamed
Prime Video
Claimed and Shamed
Documentary series that casts a covert eye over the ever-growing problem of insurance fraud, and sees outlandish claimers as they're caught out on camera.
Claimed and Shamed 2012
Witness
Max
Witness
Drug trafficking, poverty, gang violence, corruption and ethnic warfare have created some of the most dangerous hot spots on Earth. Follow our current generation of photojournalists into these conflict zones, see what compels them and experience why, when everyone else seeks cover, the photojournalist stands and moves closer.
Witness 2012
Mighty Planes
Paramount+
Mighty Planes
Mighty Planes explores the art and science of aviation, on planes that soar to faraway places on astounding missions. From preparation, loading and take off, through the journey and to the landing and unloading, viewers will experience the high-stakes and high-stress jobs through the eyes and lives of the characters that make it all happen. Featuring the genius of flight technology with the aid of high-end CGI, shot in HD, and recorded in 5.1 surround sound, MIGHTY PLANES captures all the action as it happens.
Mighty Planes 2012
Meet the Romans with Mary Beard
Freevee
Meet the Romans with Mary Beard
Professor Mary Beard looks beyond the stories of emperors, armies, guts and gore to meet the everyday people at the heart of Ancient Rome's vast empire.
Meet the Romans with Mary Beard 2012
The Sheriffs Are Coming
Prime Video
The Sheriffs Are Coming
The Sheriffs Are Coming is a British Television fly on the wall documentary series, broadcast on BBC One, that follows the work of High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEOs) from Frank G Whitworth, High Court Enforcement.
The Sheriffs Are Coming 2012
The Weight of the Nation
Max
The Weight of the Nation
A documentary series examining the obesity crisis in the U.S. looks at the health risks of being overweight, weight-loss ideas, childhood obesity and efforts to improve the public health.
The Weight of the Nation 2012
Martin Clunes: Last Lemur Standing
Acorn TV
Martin Clunes: Last Lemur Standing
Martin Clunes travels down to the Indian Ocean to witness what many fear is the lemur's last stand.
Martin Clunes: Last Lemur Standing 2012
Unsealed: Alien Files
Freevee
Unsealed: Alien Files
In 2011, a vault of government files were released to the public by the Freedom of Information Act. Among these, the Blue Planet Project, containing thousands of reports on UFO sightings and alien activity...these were the files they didn't want you to see! Now Alien Files: Unsealed investigates these recently-released documents and re-examines key evidence and follows developing leads of mass UFO sightings, personal abductions, government cover-ups and breaking alien news from around the world. The show also delves into the "photoshopping" of space, the value of Wikileaks, and the role social media plays in alien stories. Finally, the newly released documents are analysed to see how alien visitations may have affected our past, and what influence they may have on our future. Exposing the biggest secret on planet Earth, Alien Files: Unsealed will have believers wanting more and skeptics questioning their long-held beliefs!
Unsealed: Alien Files 2012
Great Barrier Reef
Prime Video
Great Barrier Reef
Monty Halls explores Australia's Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet.
Great Barrier Reef 2012
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