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A Season With
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A Season With
From the classroom to the locker room to the kick-off each week, viewers are transported behind-the-scenes, beyond the field and into the lives of these student athletes as they compete throughout the season. Go deep inside the world of a Division One college football program and follow the players and coaches as their respective season long journeys unfold.
A Season With 2015
Africa's Hunters
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Africa's Hunters
A wise old leopard is challenged by a young rival; a lion cub struggles to find his place in the pride; and a lowly young hyena needs to grow up fast as the dry season takes hold. Powerful, personal stories will reveal the unique characters and amazing adaptations of Africa's top predators, followed in intimate detail, in the Zambian wilderness.
Africa's Hunters 2017
Crush
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Crush
A spine-tingling account of what happened when a Halloween night of celebration turned into a nightmare. More than 100,000 young revelers, who were packed into the narrow bar-lined alleyways of Seoul's trendy Itaewon neighborhood, became trapped in a mass panic. The toll was astonishing: 159 people, including two American students studying abroad, had suffocated and died that night. Nearly all those who perished were in their twenties.
Crush 2023
Buried
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Buried
The gripping story of Eileen Franklin who, while playing with her young daughter, suddenly had a memory of witnessing the rape and murder of her childhood best friend, 8-year-old Susan Nason, which led to a re-opening of a case that had gone unsolved for nearly 20 years.
Buried 2021
Shut Up and Dribble
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Shut Up and Dribble
An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.
Shut Up and Dribble 2018
Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court
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Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court
Documentary series examining the vital role the Supreme Court plays in the context of America’s shifting political landscape. Each of the four episodes features an in-depth look at pivotal cases that altered the state of the union.
Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court 2023
Catching Lightning
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Catching Lightning
The story of MMA fighter, 'Lightning' Lee Murray, who brawled his way from the mean streets of South London all the way to the UFC - and then took part one of the largest bank heists of all-time.
Catching Lightning 2023
Amazing Animal Friends
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Amazing Animal Friends
Best friends come in all shapes, sizes, and species, from America to Australia, and from Britain to Zimbabwe. This six-part series looks at the cutest, funniest, and least expected animal relationships in the world, featuring animals that shouldn't get along but, for whatever reason, make their special bonds work. Join us as we travel the globe to meet an orphaned rhino calf and her dog and sheep companions, an orphaned baby kangaroo and a wombat, a zebra-donkey hybrid and two camels, and many more unusual but amazing friendships.
Amazing Animal Friends 2020
11 Minutes
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11 Minutes
A four-part documentary that takes viewers inside the heart-stopping stories of terror and survival experienced by those who were at the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas.
11 Minutes 2022
The Checkup with Dr. David Agus
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The Checkup with Dr. David Agus
A-list celebrities share their personal health issues in a series of intimate conversations with Dr. David Agus, a world-renowned medical authority and cancer specialist. With their deeply honest and thoughtful conversations serving as the narrative spine of the show, Dr. Agus will take viewers on an eye-opening and inspirational journey that sheds new light on the most important medical topics from today’s headlines. Full of personal revelations, cutting-edge breakthroughs, game-changing technologies and accessible take-aways, The Checkup with Dr. David Agus will not only change lives, it will save lives.
The Checkup with Dr. David Agus 2022
Inside Mighty Machines
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Inside Mighty Machines
Former NASA rocket engineer Chad Zdenek takes apart some of the world's mightiest machines and uncovers their secrets.
Inside Mighty Machines 2019
Secrets
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Secrets
A monument that may explain why the people of a thriving ancient city vanished from Earth. A tablet that reveals a towering truth about one of the Bible's strangest stories. Evidence that the 10 plagues of Egypt were real natural phenomena. Join us as we follow a team of investigators around the globe, using modern science and technology to uncover ancient mysteries surrounding these and other puzzles from our past. By examining these relics and legends, we hope to gain insights into who we are, where we come from, and where we are going.
Secrets 2013
Mysteries of the Mekong
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Mysteries of the Mekong
The Mekong basin is one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world, yet one of the most undiscovered. 20,000 plant species, 430 mammals, 1,200 birds, 800 reptiles and amphibians, and an estimated 850 freshwater fish species, are found in this very remote Asian region. A not-to-be-missed wildlife series that will truly be a feast for the eyes.
Mysteries of the Mekong 2017
7 Deadly Sins
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7 Deadly Sins
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock presents an outrageous, modern day interpretation of the seven deadly sins: lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride. Each episode presents a story around one of the sins that is so extreme you won't believe it's non-fiction. It's humanity like you've never seen it, and you won't be able to look away.
7 Deadly Sins 2014
Murder of God's Banker
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Murder of God's Banker
The death of a fugitive Italian banker in London sets off an investigation into an international conspiracy that goes all the way to the Vatican.
Murder of God's Banker 2023
Goliath
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Goliath
Three-part documentary series examining the historic life, career and impact of Wilt Chamberlain. One of the greatest and most misunderstood athletes of all time, Chamberlain changed the game of basketball, breaking records and racial barriers along the way while conforming to his own standards on and off the court. From his unparalleled athleticism to his pioneering achievements, Wilt Chamberlain was an icon who lived his life on an epic scale.
Goliath 2023
Active Shooter: America Under Fire
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Active Shooter: America Under Fire
An in-depth exploration of mass shootings and their devastating consequences. From the first-hand perspective of survivors, families of the victims, witnesses and heroic first responders, the series goes beyond the sensationalistic coverage of these nightmarish moments to offer a comprehensive report on these tragic events.
Active Shooter: America Under Fire 2017
The FBI Declassified
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The FBI Declassified
A look at some of the biggest cases handled by real-life FBI agents and analysts.
The FBI Declassified 2020
Born in Synanon
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Born in Synanon
One woman's journey to discover the truth about Synanon, the experimental community that turned into a full-blown cult.
Born in Synanon 2023
The 12th Victim
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The 12th Victim
A four-part docuseries that sheds new light on the infamous 1958 Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate murder case, in which the teenage couple was charged and convicted of brutally killing 11 victims at random.
The 12th Victim 2023
Legacy: Bob Hurley
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Legacy: Bob Hurley
Chronicles the potential final season of a Hall of Fame coach and the St. Anthony H.S. boys’ basketball team as the inner-city private school faces a financial crisis with exclusive access to renowned coach Bob Hurley, who led the school to 28 championships.
Legacy: Bob Hurley 2017
The Real Mad Men of Advertising
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The Real Mad Men of Advertising
Follow the evolution of advertising from the 1950s through the 1980s, via interviews with the industry's top ad executives, and through classic ads and commercials.
The Real Mad Men of Advertising 2017
Celebrity True Crime Story
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Celebrity True Crime Story
Host Monica helps unravel the mystery and the motives behind high-profile celebrity crimes, revealing a dark side to being in the public eye
Celebrity True Crime Story 2021
The Changemakers
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The Changemakers
An 8-part series that illuminates amazing stories from across the globe, where communities are working together for a better future.
The Changemakers 2024
VICE
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VICE
The Emmy®-winning documentary series is now on SHOWTIME, delivering immersive reporting from the frontlines of global conflicts, civil uprisings and beyond, and tackling untold and complex geopolitical stories from all corners of the globe.
VICE 2020
Sometimes When We Touch
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Sometimes When We Touch
The untold story of soft rock, whose artists dominated pop music worldwide in the '70s, only to crash and burn in the '80s, eventually experiencing one of the most unlikely comebacks in music history.
Sometimes When We Touch 2023
Secrets of Wild Australia
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Secrets of Wild Australia
Dive into the secret and surprising lives of some of Australia's signature wildlife. From mini marsupials to flying foxes, join these extraordinary creatures thriving in the otherworldly landscapes of this astonishing island-continent.
Secrets of Wild Australia 2016
The Missing Evidence
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The Missing Evidence
Documentary series investigating the evidence that supports some of the world's most notorious conspiracy theories.
The Missing Evidence 2014
Everything's Gonna Be All White
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Everything's Gonna Be All White
A deep dive into America's past and present through the experiences of people of color. The docuseries marries humor with history as it confronts the facets of racism, exploitation and discrimination that contributed to the formation of America.
Everything's Gonna Be All White 2022
Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders
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Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders
In 1982 seven people, mostly in and around Chicago, died suddenly and without explanation. The victims included three people from one family and a child from another. Eventually, a nurse quickly saw a common thread between the deaths; the victims all took the common pain reliever Tylenol, but their capsules were laced with cyanide. The deaths were soon dubbed the "Tylenol Murders" and started a frenzy to find the person responsible as fear spread across the country and store owners pulled Tylenol from their shelves.
Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders 2023
Murder in Big Horn
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Murder in Big Horn
A powerful portrait of tribal members and their communities within Big Horn County, Montana battling an epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) that has been prevalent since colonization. This docuseries examines the circumstances surrounding many of these cases, told solely through the perspectives of those involved: Native families, Native journalists, and local law enforcement officers.
Murder in Big Horn 2023
Greek Island Odyssey
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Greek Island Odyssey
Historian Bettany Hughes has embarked on an epic, personal journey. Inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, she will sail the unpredictable Mediterranean seas, tracing Odysseus's long journey home. Her mission: to experience what the Greek hero experienced and to uncover truths behind the myths and legends, all while enjoying the delights of ancient Greece today. Follow her 1,700-mile adventure as it takes her to over a dozen islands and 22 historic sites and puts her through two hair-raising storms and even an earthquake.
Greek Island Odyssey 2020
Space Disasters
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Space Disasters
A tribute to the bold men and women who put their lives on the line in order to get a foothold in space, sometimes with disastrous results.
Space Disasters 2020
Destination: European Nights
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Destination: European Nights
Through his months-long travels crisscrossing Europe, award-winning soccer journalist and CBS Sports analyst Guillem Balagué offers an exclusive and intimate look at the world’s most prestigious annual soccer tournament, the UEFA Champions League.
Destination: European Nights 2023
Inside the Tower of London
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Inside the Tower of London
At 950 years old, the Tower of London is one of the oldest landmarks in Britain and has had many famous residents over the centuries, from Guy Fawkes to the Kray twins. But the only people who live in the ancient stronghold these days are the 37 ‘Yeoman Warders’ – or Beefeaters – who guard the walls and look after the three million visitors who walk through the gates every year.
Inside the Tower of London 2018
72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square
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72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square
Two men, a chance meeting, and nothing would ever be the same. A city teeters on a knife's edge as this provocative documentary challenges us to reconsider a case that seemed like a no-brainer at first glance. Stream the new docuseries exclusively on Paramount+.
72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square 2023
Aerial Cities
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Aerial Cities
Fascinating insights in the day and night life of some of America’s most famed metropolises. Along with showcasing each city’s iconic landmarks and often-surprising history, the series’ 4K cameras capture a bird’s-eye perspective of the frenzy of work and play that make each city so distinctive.
Aerial Cities 2018
Outcry
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Outcry
A five-part documentary series examining the gripping story of high school football star Greg Kelley who was convicted of sexual assault of a four-year-old boy, and sentenced to 25 years in prison with no possibility for parole. But a groundswell of support emerged for Kelley, calling into question the investigation, the prosecution's tactics and ultimately, the validity of the conviction.
Outcry 2020
The Billion Dollar Goal
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The Billion Dollar Goal
The emotional story of soccer in the USA: resilience, redemption and a bright future. Passion, success and the iconic billion-dollar goal.
The Billion Dollar Goal 2023
Aerial Britain
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Aerial Britain
Journey to four regions of Britain, discovering the historical significance of the island from breathtaking heights.
Aerial Britain 2019