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Naked Ambition: An R Rated Look at an X Rated Industry

Based off world famous photographer Michael Grecco's popular coffee book, Naked Ambition takes a R rated look at an X rated industry. This ground breaking documentary exposes the filmmakers and personalities in the world of adult entertainment as well as explores the modern cultures acceptance of pornography into the mainstream.

Most Amazing Moments - National Geographic Channel

From animals that were saved in the nick of time, to rites and rituals that push endurance to extreme, the series captures these astounding moments on film. Get ready for the most astounding moments; from animals that were saved in the nick of time, to rites and rituals that push endurance to extreme.

Japan A Story Of Love And Hate

A touching story of modern Japan. Naoki 56, had it all in Japan's bubble economy days: he ran a business with 70 staff, drove a brand new BMW, and lived in a 6 bedroom house. But when Japan's economy crashed in the early 1990's he lost everything, ending up divorced (for the third time) and penniless. He was saved from being homeless by his new girlfriend, Yoshie 29, who took him in, despite living in a tiny one-room apartment with no windows.

Fuck - A Documentary

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

Enemies of Reason

The Enemies of Reason is a two-part television documentary, written and presented by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, in which he seeks to expose "those areas of belief that exist without scientific proof, yet manage to hold the nation under their spell", including mediumship, acupuncture and psychokinesis. The documentary was first broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK, styled as a loose successor to Dawkins' documentary of the previous year, The Root of All Evil?, as seen through the incorporation of brief clips from said documentary during the introduction of the first part by Dawkins. The first part aired 13 August 2007 and the second on 20 August 2007.

Immortal? A Horizon Guide to Ageing

Is there any way to slow or even prevent the ravages of time? Veteran presenter Johnny Ball looks back over the 45 years that Horizon - and he - have been on air to find out what science has learned about how and why we grow old. Charting developments from macabre early claims of rejuvenation to the latest cutting-edge breakthroughs, Johnny discovers the sense of a personal mission that drives many scientists and asks whether we are really any closer to achieving the dream of immortality.

Stuff: A Horizon Guide to Materials

Engineer Jem Stansfield looks back through the Horizon archives to find out how scientists have come to understand and manipulate the materials that built the modern world. Whether it is uncovering new materials or finding fresh uses for those man has known about for centuries, each breakthrough offers a tantalising glimpse of the holy grail of materials science - a substance that is cheap to produce and has the potential to change the world. Jem explores how a series of extraordinary advances has done just that - from superconductors to the silicon revolution.

SUMMIT ON THE SUMMIT

SUMMIT ON THE SUMMIT was created to raise awareness and bring change to the global clean water crisis. By taking cultural influencers, educators and high-profile individuals to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Summit has been able to support organizations and bring clean water to the more than 1 billion people living without this basic human right.

Teens Hooked on Porn

Documentary looking at how British teenagers are increasingly being tempted by the limitless porn available on the internet, with some becoming addicts.

Trance - Formation

Have you ever wondered about “The Singularity”? What is it? What it is? What it means for our species? In this film Max takes you on a voyage of discovery and suffering, and what this could mean for humanity! With in-depth research Max will blow the lid on what new technologies are being introduced into the human population and how it is being done. Take a deep breath, relax, and get ready for an eye opening film. Which will not only challenge your reality, but will give you an insight of the reality that is yet to come.

The Story Of The Sputnik Moment

This film dramatically tells the story of the 18 months that changed American education forever. The change was provoked by the fear of Sputnik — and American parents, students, educators, government, the whole nation really, got together and radically improved science, math and engineering education and much more. Language labs. Classes for gifted kids. All of that is here.

Keep the River on Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale

A retired gay anthropologist revisits the native cultures he studied in his youth.

Survivors Guide to Plane Crashes

Every day across the world, more than 3 million people catch a plane. Yet despite it being the safest form of travel, many of us are terrified of flying and what we fear most is crashing and dying. Most people believe that if they're in a plane crash their time is up, in fact the truth is surprisingly different. Over 90% of plane crashes have survivors and there are many things you can do to increase your chances of staying alive. We have spoken to aviation safety experts, crash investigators as well as plane crash survivors - and put together the 'ultimate survivors guide to plane crashes'. Visit the links below to find out more.

The Signs HD (Atheism VS Theism)

Alimane Studios has produced this entire documentary which deals with the conflict between atheism and theism in the light of modern science. The following documentary contains excerpts of unlicensed footage and images, which are used with lawful excuse, for educational purposes only and not-for-profit. Unlicensed footage and images are used in accordance with Section 107 of the US Copyright Law and Section 29 of the Canadian Copyright Act. The views expressed in this film are those of the creators of this film alone. The persons appearing in this film may not or do not necessarily support the viewpoints of the creators of this film.

Influencers

Influencers is a short documentary that explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends and creativity become contagious today in music, fashion and entertainment. The film attempts to understand the essence of influence, what makes a person influential without taking a statistical or metric approach. Written and Directed by Paul Rojanathara and Davis Johnson, the film is a Polaroid snapshot of New York influential creatives (advertising, design, fashion and entertainment) who are shaping today’s pop culture. “Influencers” belongs to the new generation of short films, webdocs, which combine the documentary style and the online experience.

Toxic Amazon

In May 2011, activists Zé Cláudio Ribeiro Da Silva and his wife Maria were murdered by gunmen hired by a rancher in the Amazon. We know deforestation has an incredible impact on the environment, but this portrait of the Da Silvas shows us the true human cost.What's Really Happening in the Amazon?

Knuckle

An epic 12-year journey into the brutal and secretive world of Irish Traveler bare-knuckle fighting. This film follows a history of violent feuding between rival clans.

Up There

A short documentary about the men and women who hand-paint billboards on the side of buildings.

The Art of Film & TV Title Design | Off Book | PBS

The credits are often the first thing we see when we watch a great film or TV show, but the complexity and artistry of title design is rarely discussed. Creators of title sequences are tasked to invent concepts that evoke the core story and themes of the production, and to create a powerful visual experience that pulls the viewer into the film's world. In this episode we hear the stories of some of the most inventive people working in the field, including the creators of the iconic Mad Men sequence, the hilarious Zombieland opening and "rules" sequences, and the stirring end credits from Blue Valentine.

Jackie Chan: My Stunts

A documentary where Jackie Chan and his stuntman team show you the secrets of some of the great stunts they do in films. The film also takes you on the sets of "Who Am I?" and "Rush Hour".