 TRANSGENDER TEENS
- (1 x 50 min)"What
am I ... a boy or a girl?" A
transgender person perceives their body
to be one sex, while their brain says
they are the opposite sex. Although there
are families who stand by their children
through this transition, many are thrown
out of their homes, often leading to a
desperate life of depression,
prostitution, and even suicide. This
program tells the story of two
transgender teenagers and the people who
help them live with their identity.
SAVING LIFE AND LIMB -
(2 x 50 min)
Imagine loosing a limb in an accident,
an arm or a leg ripped from your body!
Dramatic reenactments and actual surgical
footage of stories such as: Wayne's arm
was bitten off by an alligator; using
skin and muscles from other parts of his
body, his arm has been reconstructed. Tim
fell face first into the rotating
blades of a lawn mower; surgeons
constructed a brand new face for Tim.
During a car crash Justin was impaled
by a six-foot pole; to save his life,
rescuers transported him to the hospital
with the pole still in place.
LIFEQUEST: MARS -
(1 x 50 min)
In January 2004, the European Space
Agency's lander Beagle 2, and NASA's twin
rovers, Spirit and Opportunity will
explore the Martian surface. Beagle 2
will be able to drill and dig under the
surface searching for water and extinct
life forms. Equipped with four pairs of
cameras, Spirit and Opportunity will
immediately transmit spectacular 3-D
panoramic images back to Earth! The
program investigates current plans for a
manned mission to Mars.
JOINED FOR LIFE - (1 x
50 min)
What's it like to be 'just two people
- stuck together?' Abby and Brittany
Hensel are 11-year-old conjoined twins.
Sharing two arms and two legs, they are
two people in one body, each controlling
'her' side: they take piano lessons
(remember, each girls controls one hand),
play volleyball, and celebrate their
birthday with friends. This heartwarming
program offers an inside look at an
extraordinary family living an ordinary
life.
SNIPER SCHOOL - (1 x
50 min)
A sniper's motto: one shot, one kill.
Stealthy, disciplined, and lethal, a
sniper can hit a target over one mile
away. He combines superior marksmanship
with the art of camouflage and stealth.
This program follows a group of snipers
during their five-week training program.
Exercises include: marksmanship, stalking
and detection, intelligence collection,
mental preparation, night operations,
camouflage, and survival skills.
OPERATION ANIMAL
SHIELD - (1 x 50 min)
In Kenya, poachers armed with
semi-automatic weapons fire not only on
elephants and rhinos, but also on the
pilots of the Kenyan Wildlife Service
flying over the area. U.S. stunt pilots
train young African bush pilots to
perform aerobatic maneuvers such as
spins, rolls and high-speed dives to
evade the poachers' bullets. Using
multiple point-of-view cameras mounted on
the small planes, we witness dramatic
training and reconnaissance flights over
spectacular African terrain.
SECRETS BEHIND THE
SITES - (4 x 50 min)
Did you know that the Eiffel Tower is
painted in three different colors? This
series takes you where no tourist has
gone before - behind locked doors and
down secret hallways of the world's most
famous travel destinations: Mt. Rushmore
in South Dakota, USA; the Guggenheim
Bilbao Museum in Spain; Ras Mohamed
National Park in Egypt; Xcaret Park,
Mexico; Club Med, Ibiza, Spain, and many
more.
INSIDE THE UFO MUSEUM
- (1 x 50 min)
The UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico,
houses UFO photographs, alien replicas,
'extraterrestrial' metal pieces,
conspiracy theory documents, and
eyewitness accounts from all over the
world. Thousands of visitors come to see
the alien costume contest and the
crowning of the UFO queen at the annual
UFO Festival. UFO researchers discuss
whether a flying saucer did crash here in
1947, and whether there was a government
cover-up.
Wild animals in the plains, the famous
Tsavo River and the Taita Hills form the
scenic backdrop to this 330 mile safari
through the African bush ending at
Mombasa. In the 19th century man-eating
lions repeatedly devoured railroad
workers, which is why critics dubbed it
the Lunatic Line. The train is hauled by
Kenya's 'Mountain' Class locomotive, the
largest and most powerful steam engine
ever to run on the African continent.
LIONS ON THE
MOVE - (1 x 50 min)
For the first time ever, scientists
attempt to reintroduce free-ranging
predatory lions to the Cape Region of
South Africa. The lions are darted with a
sedative and transported by jeep to a
small private plane where all seats were
removed to make room for the animals.
Nothing separates the lions from the
humans except the sedatives. At their new
home, the young cats quickly form new
families. And soon, lion cubs are being
born again in the Eastern Cape of Africa.
MYSTERIES- (4
x 50 min)
Mysteries of the Sphinx:
A camera crew descends into the
cursed tunnel under the Sphinx. Mysteries
of Stonehenge: 56 mysterious
holes and Neolithic building methods. Mysteris
of Easter Island: Cannibalism
and the intentional toppling of the Moai
statues. Mysteries of Noah and
The Flood: Findings at the
bottom of the Black Sea and a strange
object on Mt. Ararat. All episodes
feature international experts and
computer generated animation.
THE MYSTERY OF
THE TOMB OF JESUS- (1 x 50 min)
No pilgrims have ever seen the secret
caverns and tunnels beneath the Church
of The Holy Sepulchre in
Jerusalem. Now, for the first time, a
camera crew is allowed inside the ancient
tomb that may have been Jesus' actual
burial site. Another possible location
may be The Garden Tomb,
located near a skull-shaped hill with
"eyes," a "nose," and
a "mouth" which can be clearly
seen even today. There are even signs
that a rolling stone stood in front of
this tomb.
G-MAN:
THE MAKING OF AN FBI AGENT- (1 x 50 min)
It takes a special individual to be
accepted to the FBI's National Academy in
Quantico, Virginia. This program follows
a select group of men and women through a
vigorous training program, including
firearms training, virtual and computer
simulated realities, classes in
investigative techniques, laboratory
methods, psychology, counterintelligence
and field exercises.
HOUDINI
& ME- (1 x 50 min)
Harry Houdini's life from his boyhood
in Wisconsin to his impact on the world
of magic today: modern-day escape artists
risk their lives attempting
Houdini-inspired stunts: Lance Burton is
padlocked to the tracks of a roller
coaster, he must free himself before the
speeding coaster runs over him. Bill
Shirk is locked inside a Plexiglas
coffin; seven tons of dirt and wet cement
are poured on top of the coffin.
Suddenly, the coffin collapses and Bill
Shirk is buried alive.
BRAVE
NEW WORLD OF FOOD- (1 x 50 min)
Genetic
engineering of fruit, grains and produce
is at the center of heated debates all
over the world. Is this new technology
being inflicted on us, without the least
care to any safety measures in the name
of corporate profits? Many of us eat
genetically engineered tomatoes, grapes,
apples and oranges every day without
knowing it. But are those foods safe? Or
will there be medical consequences that
we can't even conceive of today?
EXTREME
SCIENCE - (6 x 30 min) or (2 x 50 min)
Great White Sharks! Saltwater
Crocodiles! Venemous Snakes! Active
Volcanoes! Glacial Caves! Poisonous
Sulfur Caves! Few scientists are willing
to leave the comfort of their labs to
study lethal predators or dangerous
geological phenomena in some of the
world's most inhospitable environments.
Join noted scientists and researchers,
risking their lives as they strive not to
simply exploit our fears, but to search
for real knowledge and understanding of
their subjects.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE LAB
- (1 x 50 min)
Achieving peak human performance is
the mission and goal of “The Human
Performance Lab.” Located on Ball
State University campus, the Lab studies
muscle physiology and biomechanics and
then applies its findings to empower
collegiate athletes and everyday people
to reach the heights of performance.
Inspiring case studies exemplify the
challenges faced and the success
achieved.
PLAYING GOD:
HUMAN CLONING - (1 x 50 min)
Human cloning – moral and
ethically right or wrong, this cutting
edge reproductive technology is advancing
at a rate faster than the heated debate
can keep up. This program explores what
cloning is, whether we can actually do
it, what the international laws are and
the pros and cons of the moral, ethical
and religious interpretations.
K-9 COPS: DOGS ON
PATROL - (1 x 50 min)
An incredible bond exists between
police dogs and the officers they work
with. If necessary, these loyal animals
are willing to lay down their lives for
their human partners. Highly trained dogs
search for explosives, sniff out drugs,
hunt for a cop killer, chase violent
criminals, solve hostage situations, and
detect illegal aliens hiding in a car.
Featuring actual police footage, these
are real stories of bravery, sacrifice
and courage.
DESTRUCTION DERBY - (1
x 50 min)
Destruction Derby takes you on a
high-energy, fast-paced look at the
exciting world of destruction on wheels.
A high-revving, bone-jarring auto-racing
spectacle with one simple goal for the
drivers, to be the last man standing.
These modern day gladiators share common
bonds: a great love for automobiles and a
great love for destruction.
THE LIMIT - (1 x 50
min)
Fear, danger, excitement: our most
primal urges. Big Wave Surfing is one of
the most dangerous sports in the world.
Big Wave surfers seek this challenge that
pushes them to their physical limit. They
crave the adrenaline rush and
exhilaration that makes them risk their
lives. Journey into the mind of surfers
who conquer 40 ft. high walls of water!
Horrendous traffic accidents,
dangerous mountain rescues, fiery
explosions, hostage situations and other
life threatening emergencies are just
some of the non-stop challenges
encountered by the paramedics of search
and rescue helicopter units in Los
Angeles.
CRITICAL
MOMENTS - (2 x 50 min)
Emergency response teams rush to
the scene of disastrous car crashes,
brutal shootings, violent crimes, fires
and medical emergencies. The actions of
paramedics and the speed of their
response often means the difference
between life and death.
MORE SPEED! CRASH!
RESCUE! - (1 x 50 min)
Non-stop action at 200 miles-per-hour!
This sequel to the popular and successful
“Speed! Crash! Rescue!” goes
behind the scenes, trackside at Indy and
Sprint car races. Witness spectacular
high-speed crashes and heroic rescues as
medical personnel and cutting edge safety
technology combine to save drivers'
lives.
CRASH! CRASH!
CRASH! - (1 x 50 min)
High speed action! Spectacular crashes
and incredible stories from the world of
auto racing. Hear first hand from drivers
how they escaped death after a horrific
crash. Survivors tell what personal
choices they had to make to pursue their
racing careers, and why they continue to
push the limits of speed.
24 HOURS
AT INDY - (1 x 50 min)
This program goes behind the
scenes of the largest single day sporting
event in the world, the Indianapolis 500
Auto Race. Unparalleled access provides a
unique view of the fans, drivers, race
crews, security, media, safety personnel,
and celebrities all gathered to become
part of one of racing's most thrilling
rides.
SECRETS
OF SPEED - (1 x 50 min)
Inside the highly competitive
world of big-time auto racing, design
labs are developing new technologies such
as remote diagnostics and advanced
aerodynamics. Racing teams strategize,
manage, and communicate via radio with
drivers during the race, all in the
pursuit of the exhilaration of the
winner's circle.
SPEED!
CRASH! RESCUE! - (1 x 50 min)
Special rescue teams spring into
action after high speed crashes on race
car tracks. They administer immediate
care of the injured driver, extinguish
any fires, and route other still racing
cars around the crash, often inches away
from the accident.
SPEEDWAY
SURVIVAL - (1 x 50 min)
Imagine hitting a wall at speeds
of over 150 miles per hour This program
takes a behind the scenes look at the
latest developments and technological
advancements in engineering,
aerodynamics, and physics of race cars.
COPS IN
THE SKY - (1 x 50 min)
Action-packed special about the
dangerous work of police helicopter
units. Using thermal imaging cameras,
onboard mapping computers, and advanced
avionics, police pursue drug dealers,
violent criminals, car thieves and prison
escapees.
LIVING AND DYING ON
EVEREST - (1 x 50 min)
It has been said that more people die
getting to Everest than climbing it. In
April/May 2000, award-winning filmmaker
David Bolling reported on the Everest
2000 Environmental Expedition which had
two goals: to climb the mountain and to
clean off all trash, mainly oxygen
bottles. From base camp he witnessed the
dramatic summit attempt which almost
ended intragedy, a near repeat of 1996.
TOY TRAIN TO THE
CLOUDS - (1 x 55 min)
A charming portrait of the Darjeeling
Himalayan Railway - recently declared by
UNESCO a World Heritage Site. Opened in
1881 between Siliguri in North India and
Darjeeling in Sikkim, the line was built
on tiny two foot gauge tracks and the
journey was slow even by Victorian
standards: the 80 km journey takes 8
hours - if the train is running on time!
Many of the original steam trains are
still working on this line.
A RIVER
SOMEWHERE - (13 x 30 min)
Getting there is half
the fun! Two Australian actors allow
their passion for fly-fishing to take
them on a series of humorous journeys to
some of the most extraordinary regions in
Australia, New Zealand, Venezuela,
Scotland, Italy, Bhutan, Belize, and the
United States.
THE
COLUMBUS MYSTERY - (1 x 50 min)
Five centuries ago,
Christopher Columbus made four voyages of
discovery between the Americas and Spain.
During a storm, three of his ships sunk.
In this program, a team of marine
archeologists travels to the Dominican
Republic in an attempt to find the first
direct evidence of the presence of
Christopher Columbus in the area.
SECRETS
OF THE LOST TRIBE - (1 x 50 min)
Deep within the remote
tropical forests of the Dominican
Republic, a team of archeologists
discover a remarkable cave containing
ancient artifacts and drawings of the
Taino people, who flourished on the
island for 3,500 years until the arrival
of Columbus.
DINNER
ON THE DINER - (4 x 50 min)
Great
trains of the world meet great chefs of
the world in this unique series which
embarks on exciting journeys through
exotic lands and gastronomic delights.
Each program features a celebrated chef
exploring the food, culture, and people
of one of four regions: South Africa,
Scotland, Spain, or Southeast Asia.
TRAVELS
IN MEXICO AND THE CARIBBEAN - (13 x 30
min)
From
mysterious Mayan ruins, Indian
settlements and colonial plantations to
sun drenched beaches, lush rain forests,
and bustling night life, we explore the
local history as well as today's vibrant
culture of places such as Martinique
& St. Matrin, Puerto Rico,
Guadalajara & The Bajio, Cuernavaca,
Oaxaca, Merida, Cancun & Eastern
Yucatan, and Belize.
STEAM'S
INDIAN SUMMER: A Farewell to Indian
Steam- (1 x 50 min )
Correspondent
Mark Tully takes us on a search for the
last steam trains, and the people who
ride and operate them. On the labor
intensive "milk train" men
still shovel coal, oil the cranks, and
tap water. After spending a night in a
ramshackle hotel Tully travels to remote
northwest India, meets a Maharajah in his
palace, then journeys through the salt
marshes to Ghandi's birthplace. A good
look into this nation's soul.
EXPLORE
SWITZERLAND - (2 x 50 min)
After
exploring lofty snow-covered mountains,
sparkling blue lakes, rustic chalets,
picturesque towns and ancient sites we
tour Geneva and Zurich, ascend to the
peak of the Matterhorn, ride the Jungfrau
Railway, and visit the Clock and Watch
Museum in one of the most beautiful and
diverse countries in the world.
EUROPEAN
RAIL JOURNEYS - (17 x 50 min)
This series features
the landscape, people and history to be
found along scenic rail routes through
Belgium, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy,
France, Greece, and Portugal. From the
Belgian city of Bruges, famous for its
chocolate and lace, to the Arabic
architecture of Cordoba in Spain, this
series reveals the true beauty of Europe.
IRELAND
BY RAIL - (1 x 50 min)
Experience the true
spirit of Ireland! From the capital city
of Dublin through the scenic towns of
Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and
Rosslare, this documentary unveils a
people rich in cultural heritage as well
as the unique atmosphere and charm of
this ancient Celtic land.
SCOTLAND
BY RAIL - (1 x 50 min)
Beginning in the
capital city of Edinburgh and ending in
the highland city of Inverness, we
journey through many historic and
beautiful towns. From medieval folklore
to traditional Scottish music, this
program explores the cultural heritage,
local crafts, and traditional sports of
this magnificent land.
JOURNEY
OF A LIFETIME - (1 x 50 min) and (7 x 30
min)
Travel to the most
exotic locations around the world! Go on
a safari in Kenya, trek through the rain
forest in Belize, dance the Salsa in
Cuba, watch rum being bottled in the
Dominican Republic, experience the
waterfalls in Dominica, snorkel in St.
Lucia, and ride on horseback through
Wyoming.
TRANS-SIBERIAN
RAIL JOURNEYS - (2 x 50 min)
Exotic and challenging,
the seven-day trip from Moscow via
Beijing to Ulan Bator in Mongolia is
known as "The Longest Train Ride In
The World." This documentary
introduces viewers to native peoples,
colorful traditions, customs, and life
after Communism in the farthest reaches
of the old Soviet empire.
GREAT
AUSTRALIAN TRAIN JOURNEYS - (7 x 50 min)
This series of
remarkable train journeys captures the
spectacular variety of the Australian
landscape and the identity of its
inhabitants. The first two episodes
feature The Indian Pacific Railway, which
is called "The Second Longest Train
Ride in the World."
SWISS
RAILWAY JOURNEYS - (20 x 50 min)
Climb aboard vintage
and modern locomotives for first class
touring of lovely Switzerland.
Spectacular mountain views, alpine lakes,
quaint villages, posh resorts, and
medieval castles highlight the series.
BRITISH
RAIL JOURNEYS - (13 x 50 min)
All aboard vintage
steam trains and modern high speed
railways for a very special tour of the
British countryside! Visit ancient Roman
amphitheaters, castles, steep seaside
cliffs, and the landscapes of Scotland
and Wales.
THE
ORIENT EXPRESS - (1 x 50 min)
Re-opened in 1982 after
being re-created with old Pullman and
Wagon-Lits carriages, the world's most
famous train, the Venice-Simplon Orient
Express, once again offers glamorous
travel. Featuring rare early footage,
interviews with travelers and personnel,
and stunning scenery.
NICK
LERA'S WORLD STEAM CLASSICS - (8 x 50
min)
This series introduces
travelers, adventurers, and rail lovers
to steam trains, many with antique
locomotives, used around the world. Eight
episodes travel to exotic countries such
as Argentina, India, Jordan/Syria,
Africa, Indonesia, Pakistan, China, and
Germany.
SWEETHEART
SWINDLERS - (1 x 50 min)
Unveil the tactics of these sweet
talking, heartbreaking con artists in
this documentary determined to expose
their nefarious schemes. Get a rare
intimate view of the methods that these
hustlers - both men and women - use to
cunningly bilk the vulnerable, the
defenseless and even the most intelligent
of people out of their life savings.
A VIRUS
OF VIOLENCE - (1 x 50 min)
The killers are
teenagers: they shoot their classmates in
school yards or their parents at home.
New research leads to a startling
conclusion: the same psychological
methods used by the military to train
recruits to overcome their natural
inhibition against taking a life seems to
be at work in television, films, music
and video games: to condition and train
children to kill.
SHADOW
OF THE ASSASSIN - (2 x 50 min)
This special looks into
the psyches of killers such as Lee Harvey
Oswald, Sirhan Sirhan, and John Hinckley
and examines their inner motivations. The
program explains the profiling techniques
used by FBI psychologists and police to
help classify and apprehend assassins.
SACRED
TRADITIONS - ( 2 x 50 min)
Around the world,
people express their deepest beliefs
through various religious practices. The
religious impulse is also universal and
nearly all religions share many elements
in common. Sacred Time, Sacred Space,
Sacred Memory and Sacred Journey are
themes central to most religions. By
examining these four concepts we explore
the similarities among religions that we
often perceive as 'different.'
FIRST
STEPS ON MARS –
(1 x 50 min)
Go where no human has gone before. The
true-to-life scenario of what the first
manned trip to Mars will really be like.
Who will go? How will they get there?
What will they do once they arrive?
Through amazing 3-D animation, discover
the steps NASA is taking to put the first
humans on the red planet and to solve the
mystery of life on Mars.
THE
COSMONAUT COVER-UP - (1 x 50 min)
The result of a five
year investigation covering three
continents, this program reveals with
direct evidence that the first man in
space was not Yuri Gagarin but Colonel
Vladimir Ilyushin. In 1961 Ilyushin had
successfully orbited the earth but
crash-landed in China, sustaining serious
injuries. Afraid to expose weaknesses in
its highly secret space program, the
Soviet Union suppressed all rumors of
Ilyushin's flight. Ilyushin today still
lives in Moscow.
FINAL
TARGET: PLANET EARTH - (1 x 50 min)
Worldwide plans to
protect the Earth from a possible comet
impact in the future.
COSMIC
TRAVELERS: COMETS AND ASTEROIDS - (1 x 50
min)
The effects of past
(and possible future) impacts of comets
and asteroids on Earth.
THE
RISE AND FALL OF THE RUSSIAN SPACE
PROGRAM - (1 x 50 min)
Why the once triumphant
Russian space program today finds itself
bankrupt.
MADE
FOR MARS: THE PATHFINDER - (1 x 50 min)
Spectacular pictures
and new findings from the little rover's
big mission to Mars.
SPACE
FACTS - (20 x 2.5 min)
Clips highlighting
discoveries and anniversaries of human
space exploration.
SPACE
FACTS II - (20 x 2 .5 min)
How research conducted
in space advances science and technology
on earth.
BEHIND
THE RACE TO THE MOON - (1 x 50 min)
The previously untold
story behind the superpowers' race to the
moon.
PROJECT
GEMINI: BRIDGE TO THE MOON - (1 x 50 min)
Design and development
of early spacecraft, ground procedures
and astronaut training.
APOLLO
11: FIRST STEPS ON THE MOON - (1 x 50
min)
July 20, 1999, marks
the 30th anniversary of the first manned
moon landing.
APOLLO
12: UNCENSORED - (1 x 50 min)
The crew of Apollo 12
were already best friends before becoming
astronauts.
APOLLO
13: THE UNTOLD STORY - (1 x 50 min)
The disastrous accident
and subsequent rescue of the astronauts
of Apollo 13.
APOLLO
16: THE MEN, MOON AND MEMORIES - (1 x 50
min)
Apollo 16 was the first
mission to explore the moon's highlands.
APOLLO
17: FINAL FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON - (1 x
50 min)
The last mission in the
Apollo series, Apollo 17 was launched in
December 1972.
MOONWALKERS:
THE MEN OF APOLLO - (1 x 50 min)
Touching and personal
look at the thoughts and feelings of the
Apollo astronauts.
DR.
SALLY RIDE: A WOMAN SPACE PIONEER - (1 x
50 min)
First American woman to
fly in space aboard the Space Shuttle.
FROM
APOLLO TO THE STARS - (1 x 59 min)
A tribute to space
exploration, produced by Gene
Roddenberry.
WORLD OF
SHARKS AND BARRACUDA - (1 x 50 min)
Shot in the beautiful
Bahamas, this documentary explains the
basics of shark and barracuda biology,
and separates fact from folklore and
Hollywood illusion.
THE
GREAT SHARK HUNT - (1 x 50 min)
This program documents
the struggle for regulation of the shark
meat industry in order to maintain the
shark population. Extensive new footage
of sharks in their natural habitat.
ALLIGATOR!
- (1 x 50 min)
After more than 30
years of protection, Florida's alligator
population now tops one million.
Interviews with biologist Kent Vliet and
naturalist Mark Emery provide biological,
behavioral, and physiological information
about alligators.
THE
MISSISSIPPI: RIVER OF SONG - (4 x 52 min)
From Native American
drums to the brass bands of New Orleans,
from juke joints to blue grass and delta
blues, from gospel and soul to zydeco,
this series explores the richness,
vitality, and diversity of American
music. Traveling down the Mississippi
from its headwaters in northern Minnesota
to the river's mouth in the Gulf of
Mexico, this journey crosses boundaries
of genre, geography and ethnicity to
reveal a portrait of American music and
the people who make it.
WELSH
CHOIR OF CHOIRS - (1 x 50 min)
The internationally
acclaimed Cantorion Colin Jones, an all
volunteer choir from Wales, performs well
known and traditional songs in a dramatic
setting at the magnificent Manchester
Cathedral in Manchester, England.
PLEASURE
MACHINES: THE HISTORY OF PINBALL- (1 x 50
min)
Did you know that from 1955 to 1975
more money was taken in by pinball
machines than by the entire American
motion picture industry? This program
tells the amazing story of one of the
world's most popular games. It features
the first pinball machine ever made in
1876 in France as well as the first
machine with flippers from 1947.
LEGACY
OF DOUBT: The Warren Commission- (1 x 90
min) or (2 x 45 min)
November 1963: In the
wake of President John F. Kennedy's
assassination, the Warren Commission
conducts an official government inquiry.
For the first time, this program
investigates the Commission itself: what
were motives and methods of its members?
Were the men of the Commission honest
investigators, or the architects of a
sinister cover-up?
ELITE
FIGHTING FORCES - (12 x 50 min)
Every modern nation has
its own small group of special soldiers
or officers. Each of the twelve episodes
in this series highlights one of the most
prestigious fighting forces in the world.
Episodes on the French Foreign Legion,
U.S. Navy Seals, Spetsnaz, Royal Marine
Commandos, Asian Special Forces, South
Africa's Elite Forces, plus others.
REASONABLE
DOUBT: The Assassination of JOHN F.
KENNEDY - (1 x 51 min)
A detailed examination
of the controversy surrounding the Warren
Commission's report on the assassination
of John F. Kennedy. Was Kennedy killed by
a lone assassin or as a result of a
conspiracy? Through interviews with
leading experts, and a factual analysis
of the single bullet theory, the
impossibility that Lee Harvey Oswald was
the lone assassin, is exposed.
THE
UNKNOWN PETER SELLERS - (1 x 50 min)
Peter Sellers achieved
stardom with "Dr. Strangelove"
and "The Pink Panther." This
series, however, celebrates his rarely
before seen early work in radio,
television, British movies, and even his
US television debut previously thought to
be lost. Sellers' personal memorabilia
and interviews with co-stars are also
included.
JONATHAN
WINTERS: ON THE LOOSE - (1 x 50 min)
Just seeing his supple face, you can't
help but smile. Especially when he's
creating his unique, spontaneous comedy.
Which is exactly what he's doing on this
portrait, “Jonathan Winters: On The
Loose.”Combined with brand-new
comedy performances, “On The
Loose” will include classic archival
clips from Jonathan's early days in
television.
JIMMY
DURANTE: THE GREAT SCHNOZZOLA- (1 x 50
min)
This program is packed with classic
songs and comedy routines featuring Jimmy
and many famous guests. These clips from
his top rated TV series and specials from
the 50's and 60's have not been seen
since their initial broadcast. By
exclusive arrangement with the Durante
estate we are able to see Durante's home
movies, scrapbooks, movie and publicity
stills, and memorabilia never seen by the
public.
JAMES
DEAN AND ME - (1 x 50 min)
Farm boy, aspiring
actor, Hollywood starA personal and
provocative portrait of James Dean, the
symbol of youthful rebellion. Featuring
celebrity remembrances by Dennis Hopper,
Eartha Kitt, Rod Steiger, Martin Landau,
Steve Allen, and Julie Harris.
JAMES
DEAN AT HIGH SPEED - (1 x 50 min)
The story of James
Dean's first and real love: racing. A
voyage from the Indiana farmland where
Dean grew up to the California highway
where he lost his life in his Porsche
Spyder. Featuring personal memories of
Hollywood stars such as Liz Sheridan and
Eartha Kitt, and drivers Bill Watkins and
Lew Bracker, who raced against him.
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