Popular Documentary TV Shows - Page 156
The Answer Is Earth
2026
The Answer Is Earth
2026
star 10Actor Zhang Linghe returns to his hometown in Jiangsu to explore the innovations and sustainable practices driving China’s transition toward a low-carbon future.The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty
2020
star 7The incredible story of Rupert Murdoch’s influence on world events and the dramatic personal battle for power at the heart of his own family.Blank on Blank
2012
Blank on Blank
2012
star 7Vintage interview tapes. New animations. The mission is simple: curate and transform journalists' unheard interviews with American icons. The future of journalism is remixing the past.Railroad Alaska
2013
Railroad Alaska
2013
star 7Following an elite crew of workers-- brakemen, engineers, construction crews, mechanics and train drivers – Railroad Alaska illustrates the battle against ferocious weather and treacherous terrain to keep the State of Alaska’s critical 500-mile long railroad rolling to deliver life sustaining supplies. From controlled avalanches to prevent catastrophe, to fascinating characters, like Jim James, the one-handed handy man, learn what it takes to keep this train on track.Captain Disillusion
2007
Captain Disillusion
2007
In a world where the content of digital images and videos can no longer be taken at face value, an unlikely hero fights for the acceptance of truth. Captain Disillusion guides “children” of all ages through the maze of visual fakery to the open spaces of reality and peace of mind.Murder in the Skies: Who Downed Mh17?
2025
star 8July 2014. When Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crashes in Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, the circumstances are shrouded in mystery. With a regional war beginning to rage around the crash site, disinformation is everywhere. Western governments are left scrabbling for detail while one civilian is leading the hunt for answers – Dad of two and amateur blogger Eliot Higgins. And with an unlikely team of online detectives by his side, he’s ready to fight all the way to the truth.Voyage of the Continents
2012
star 8This extraordinary series is a sweeping account of the rise of Earth’s continents. They are the product of a grand waltz of plate tectonics and the continual evolution of Earth’s crust. As landmasses assemble and separate, they fuel volcanoes and spark earthquakes, building mountains and tearing valleys. We see the Earth, eons in the making, through the eyes of geologists and other scientists.Joueur du Grenier
2009
Jamie's World on Ice
2017
Jamie's World on Ice
2017
Head to the wilds of Antarctica and get a view of everything going on there and how it impacts us with YouTube sensation Jamie Curry!Follow Me
2018
Follow Me
2018
Have you ever wondered what life was like for your favorite drag queens? Well wonder no more, our new docu-series Follow Me shows a day in the life of some of your favorite Drag Race Queens.A History of Antisemitism
2022
star 6.8A detailed account of the two millennia of intolerance and persecution suffered by the Jews, from antiquity to the present day.John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial
2023
star 7.3For the first time, key figures from John Lennon's life and death—including friends, doctors, and investigators—share personal memories and reveal what happened on the night of his killing.Locals Welcome
2025
Locals Welcome
2025
Suresh Doss takes viewers on a journey to explore the country’s best neighbourhood restaurants.KinK
2001
KinK
2001
star 3.3KinK was a Canadian documentary television series, which first aired in 2001 on Showcase. The series profiled some of the more unusual edges of human sexuality, primarily the kink and fetish scenes. It was filmed in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg; the fifth season, set in Halifax, Nova Scotia, first aired in September 2006. KinK was produced by Vancouver's Paperny Films.Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films
2025
star 6.9This two-part documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar-winning box office phenomenon "Avatar: The Way of Water" and features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and interviews with cast and filmmakers.Street Food Fighter
2018
Street Food Fighter
2018
star 10Chef Baek Jong-won visits different cities, surfing through alleys looking for the best street food!Restoration Australia
2015
star 8.2Over two years, International Designer Sibella Court, follows the trials and tribulations of 7 groups of Australians committed to the daunting task of restoring heritage ruins into living homes. From Georgian mansions to colonial pug and pine huts, these Aussie battlers attempt to restore the buildings to their former glory.Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser
2025
star 6Takes an inside look at the making of the hit reality TV competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and health professionals, the documentary examines the show's approach to transformation, the support systems in place, and the unique challenges of filming reality television.Extreme Engineering
2003
Extreme Engineering
2003
star 7.5Extreme Engineering covers major construction projects from all around the world. Some are futuristic projects that may never be done, others are projects that are on there way to completion.
