"TV Documentary" playlist

Human Planet (2011)

Human Planet is is narrated by John Hurt and also features original music by composer Nitin Sawhney. The series looks at how human beings have been the only ani...

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006)

Director Spike Lee probes the U.S. government's response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, in this thought-provoking documentary.

Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How and Whom? (2017)

Alan Partridge's journey from broadcaster caricature to award-winning study of pathos.

The Mayo Clinic, Faith, Hope and Science (2018)

The Mayo Clinic: Faith - Hope - Science tells the story of a unique medical institution that has been called a "Medical Mecca," the "Supreme Court of Medicine,"...

The Shakers Hands to Work Hearts to God (1984)

Ken Burns examines the American utopian 19th century religious sect known as the Shakers.

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War (2016)

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War: Waitstill Sharp, a Unitarian minister, and Martha Sharp, a trained social worker, in February 1939, boldly commit to a life-...

Empire of the Air The Men Who Made Radio (1991)

For 50 years, radio dominated the airwaves as the first mass medium. Ken Burns examines the lives of three men who shared the responsibility for its invention a...

At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal (2019)

In 2016, USA Gymnastics was rocked by the revelation that national team doctor Larry Nassar had been abusing young athletes for decades. Tribeca alum Erin Lee C...

Who Killed Garrett Phillips? (2019)

The documentary examines and chronicles the years following the 2011 murder of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips and the subsequent trial of Clarkson University socc...

After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News (2020)

A look at the ongoing threat caused by the phenomenon of "fake news" in the U.S., focusing on the real-life consequences that disinformation, conspiracy theorie...

On the Record (2020)

A former hip hop executive decides whether to make public her rape by one of the most powerful men in the music industry.

Climate Change: The Facts (2019)

David Attenborough takes a stark look at the facts surrounding climate change in today's world, detailing the dangers we are already having to deal with and...

Kingdom of Silence (2020)

A detailed look at the history of the United States' relationship with Saudi Arabia.

Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet (2021)

David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström examine Earth's biodiversity collapse and how this crisis can still be averted.

Muhammad Ali (2021)

An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.

Escape from Kabul (2022)

Features never-before-seen archival footage of the historic confrontation at Kabul airport, from the U.S. withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan through the ...

Life on Earth (1979)

David Attenborough's groundbreaking study of the evolution of life on our planet.

The Trials of Life (1990)

A study in animal behaviour, the third in a trilogy of major series (beginning with Life on Earth) that took a broad overview of nature, rather than the more s...

The Life of Birds (1998)

David Attenborough's comprehensive and richly detailed study of birds, examining the variety of different species and their ways of life.

The Life of Mammals (2002)

David Attenborough's comprehensive study of how a remarkable group of animals evolved - a group that includes ourselves.

Life in the Undergrowth (2005)

David Attenborough's ground-breaking exploration of a group of organisms that are vast in number, yet often too small to be noticed: the invertebrates.

Life in Cold Blood (2008)

Life (2009)

David Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth in 10 episodes. The first is an overview the challenges facing li...

Frozen Planet (2011)

Focuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic.

Africa (2013)

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The Blue Planet (2001)

Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.

Blue Planet II (2017)

Sir David Attenborough returns to the ocean waters, showing an array of weird and wonderful creatures, some of which have never been filmed before.

Nature's Great Events (2009)

Nature's Great Events (2009): Nature’s Great Events takes up the mantle left by the stunning BBC series Planet Earth, and offers a closer look at some of the mo...

Madagascar (2011)

Over 80% of Madagascar's animals and plants are found nowhere else on Earth. Discover what made Madagascar so different from the rest of the world, and how evol...

The Civil War (1990)

A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.

Baseball (1994)

A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game.

The Mind of a Chef (2012)

Chef David Chang, along with his friends, explore, explain and enjoy food from around the world.

Chef's Table (2015)

Chef's Table goes inside the lives and kitchens of six of the world's most renowned international chefs. Each episode focuses on a single chef and their unique ...

Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (2019)

Documentary series chronicles the history and cultural impact of hip hop artists, Wu-Tang Clan.

What's My Name: Muhammad Ali (0)

One of the most iconic figures in athletic history, Muhammad Ali's incredible story from world champion boxer to inspiring social activist is explored through h...

30 for 30 (2009)

Inspired by ESPN's anniversary, ESPN Films is launching 30 FOR 30, an unprecedented documentary series featuring 30 of today's finest storytellers telling thirt...