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Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
In Mexico’s Pacific waters, Bertie Gregory goes in search of one of the ocean’s most iconic predators: the hammerhead shark. Once abundant in these seas, hammerhead numbers have plummeted, making sightings increasingly rare. Bertie investigates what’s driving the hammerhead decline, and how protected waters offer hope for the future. His journey culminates in a rare and unforgettable encounter that shines a light on the future of one of the world’s most famous sharks.
The Crown Prince & The President
Months into his second term, President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House. It had been seven years since a Saudi hit squad murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, in an operation U.S. intelligence assessed MBS had approved.Now, Trump hailed MBS as a friend. The two men announced from the Oval Office that Saudi Arabia planned to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S.FRONTLINE's new documentary "The Crown Prince & the President" draws on over 100 interviews to investigate what forces bind the two men and their countries together, and what each stands to gain.
Sex Van Floor Plan: The Documentary
State College, Pennsylvania becomes isolating if one doesn’t fit the mold. Sex Van Floor Plan is an observational documentary that takes an intimate look into the lives of the members of a small town punk band. Helmed by their bassist Ellis, the group works together to finish recording their first single and ruminates on what it truly means to be a Riot Girl.
Woody Guthrie and the Ghost of Tom Joad Today
Narrated by Rosanne Cash and featuring music from Bruce Springsteen, this timely film connects the paths of two American icons—songwriter Woody Guthrie (who penned "This Land is Your Land") and novelist John Steinbeck (who wrote "The Grapes of Wrath")—as they forged a bond in a campaign to ease the suffering of migrants in California, and their legacy today.
Ocean Dreams
The ocean is the blue heart of our planet and is essential for all forms of life, including our own. It regulates the climate, provides food, produces much of the air we breathe and is an endless source of enjoyment and inspiration. Ocean Dreams will take audiences on a global adventure to reveal the fascinating, and largely unexplored, world beneath the waves. From the deep fjords of Norway where orcas skillfully hunt schools of herring, to the vibrant waters of Raja Ampat in Indonesia home to the richest biodiversity on Earth. Dive with wolffish, the guardians of the kelp forest, as they use their powerful jaws to dine on sea urchins and enjoy the splendor of the rarely seen Bikini Atoll where marine life that disappeared after nuclear testing is thriving again. The oceans are being challenged, but in every corner of the globe are inspirational stories of resilience and recovery. When given a chance, the oceans can heal and dreams can become reality.
Revolutionary America
The story of the American Founding, the greatest political achievement in history. The American colonists had developed a unique way of life as they practiced self-government for 150 years. In the struggles between the colonies and the mother country that followed the French and Indian War, Britain declared that Americans had no right to rule themselves. This went against everything the Americans knew. In response, our ancestors risked their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to fight the War for Independence. Against all odds, they won, and in victory formed a stable, lasting republic.
W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause
Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois. From his birth, just five years after the Emancipation Proclamation; to his death, on the eve of the March on Washington in 1963, his legacy as an activist continues to resonate today.
The Story of Everything
The Story of Everything is a cinematic exploration of the cosmos that reveals the hidden hand behind our universe. From the precise laws that govern the stars to the intricate patterns found in every living cell, the film traces evidence of intentional design throughout nature. Whether examining distant star-forming clouds or the spiral structure of DNA, we discover a consistent signature woven into the fabric of existence.
Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill
A retired Olympic equestrian takes on a new dressage student at his idyllic farm in New Jersey. Over time, tensions mount between the two, leading to 911 calls, cryptic social media posts, and accusations of spying. The feud culminates in a shocking act of violence and a trial that rocked the prestigious and sophisticated world of dressage.
Lorne
An unprecedented, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the man who built the inimitable empire of comedy, shaping television and culture for generations. The documentary features exclusive footage, archival treasures, and candid interviews with the show’s most iconic cast members and writers including Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock and many more.
Everybody to Kenmure Street
In May 2021, a UK Home Office dawn raid triggers one of the most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance in recent memory. In Pollokshields, Scotland’s most diverse neighbourhood, hundreds of residents rush to the streets to stop the deportation of their neighbours.
Diabolical: The Epstein Files
It's the scandal that has shocked Americans and rocked the Trump administration. A legal and political saga that has shattered fundamental beliefs that all are equal in the eyes of the law. What do the Epstein Files reveal?
The Orchard and the Pardes
Documenting the lives of four Nepalese migrant laborers in a mango orchard in Ratnagiri, the film reveals power struggles between the workers, their employer, and the filmmaker, and explores the complexities of power dynamics at the micro level. It also examines the relationship between the filmmaker and the male-dominated world of migrant labor, showing how power can be limited for those who appear to have it.
Holy Cowboys
Holy Cowboys offers a fascinating, disconcerting look at Indian youth indoctrinated as bovine vigilantes. This observational documentary from Sundance Institute alumnus Varun Chopra goes deep into a world of bigotry and division, where a genuine love for animals and a naive sense of righteousness are weaponised.