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The Kill Team
This jarring documentary spotlights the 2010 killings of Afghani civilians by U.S. troops, and the fate of one GI who tried to expose the crimes. An American soldier abroad finds out the hard way that war criminals don't care for whistleblowers.
2013
| Military & War Movies | Critically-acclaimed Movies | Military & War Documentaries |
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor. Two little hobbits risk life and limb to protect a powerful and dangerous ring. A fiery volcano awaits.
2003
| Action & Adventure | Fantasy Movies | Adventures | Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
Sid the Science Kid - Season 1
Armed with a healthy sense of humor and the help of his teacher, friends and family, curious kid Sid tackles questions youngsters have about science. Ever wonder about mushy bananas -- or spider webs? Science is the best thing ever! And this kid will show you why.
2008
| TV Shows | Education for Kids | Kids Music | TV Cartoons | Kids' TV |
Keith Richards: Under the Influence
In a documentary with unparalleled access, discover the people and sounds that inspired rock 'n' roll legend Keith Richards from childhood to today. Iconic. Legendary. Guitar god. A rare, intimate journey with the man behind all the myths.
2015
| Documentaries | Biographical Documentaries |
Wild Kratts - Season 1
Zoologists Martin and Chris Kratt morph from live forms into their animated selves, complete with Creature Power Suits, in this animal show for kids. Two brothers and their friends travel the world, learning about animals -- and lending a paw wherever they're needed.
2011
| Kids' TV | Animal Tales | Education & Guidance | TV Shows | TV Cartoons |
Katt Williams: 9 Lives
From Lord Have Mercy to A Pimp Named Slickback, this real-deal documentary tracks Katt Williams's rise from young stand-up to BET staple. Get to know the real man behind the comedy superstar's hustler persona by honing in on his history.
2010
| Documentaries | Social & Cultural Documentaries | Biographical Documentaries |
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Season 1
When a woman is rescued from a doomsday cult and lands in New York City, she must navigate a world she didn’t think even existed anymore. What's a Midwest girl to do after she's spent the last 15 years trapped underground? Move to New York City, of course.
2015
| TV Shows | US TV Shows | US TV Comedies | TV Comedies |
The Maltese Falcon
Humphrey Bogart stars as private eye Sam Spade in this noir classic that finds the sultry Miss Wonderly seeking protection from a man named Thursby.
1941
| Crime Dramas | Dramas | Dramas based on Books |
Fantastic Mr. Fox
When Mr. Fox's raids on nearby farms raise the ire of the farmers, he must outwit the men's increasingly outrageous plans to catch him. A courageous, cunning fox faces down dangerous farmers for the sake of his family and friends.
2009
| Movies for ages 5 to 7 | Children & Family Movies | Movies for ages 8 to 10 |
Plot for Peace
Follow the true story of Jean-Yves Ollivier, an Algerian-born French businessman whose political efforts helped end apartheid in South Africa. Even peace movements have secrets and spies. Without one shadowy man, Mandela's South Africa might never have happened.
2014
| Social & Cultural Documentaries | Political Documentaries | Documentaries |
Zeitgeist: Moving Forward
This documentary examines the state of the global socioeconomic monetary paradigm, concluding that we need to move to a new resource-based economy. What if we could reframe our socioeconomic world and behaviors for the better? What if we could do it for everyone?
2011
| Documentaries | Religious Documentaries | Social & Cultural Documentaries | Political Documentaries |
Tree Fu Tom - Season 1
This animated series helps children develop motor skills as it follows the adventures of a boy who can transform himself into a magical tree creature. Take a trip to Treetopolis with Tom and his friends -- you'll discover that movement can be magical!
2012
| Kids' TV | TV Cartoons | Education & Guidance | TV Shows |
Particle Fever
The creation of the Higgs boson particle, an elusive key to unlocking secrets of the universe, unfolds on camera in this landmark documentary. Scientists and the God Particle. They spent decades trying to find it. You might not understand; be glad they do.
2013
| Documentaries | Science & Nature Documentaries | Critically-acclaimed Movies |
Super 4 - Season 1
Follow the daring adventures of Alex the knight, Ruby the pirate, Agent Gene and Twinkle the fairy as they travel through Playmobil-inspired worlds. Pirates riding dinosaurs? Knights jousting robots? A fairy and a scientist teaming up? In this world, it can happen.
2014
| Kids' TV | TV Shows | TV Cartoons | Kids' TV for ages 8 to 10 |
Power Rangers Time Force - Season 1
The team launches a new campaign against evil in the year 3000, when the imprisoned criminal mastermind Ransik is freed by his daughter. The team of superfighters is in the future, but they have to go back in time to catch a nasty mutant on the loose.
2001
| TV Shows | Kids' TV | Comic Book & Superhero TV |
Power Rangers Wild Force - Season 1
Raised in the wilderness, young Cole Evans leads the Wild Force Power Rangers as they summon their animal powers to battle the evil Master Org. A new breed of Rangers emerges on a mysterious island in space. A mutant with a grudge could bring them down to Earth.
2002
| TV Shows | Kids' TV |