Popular Documentary TV Shows - Page 57
Molière pour rire et pour pleurer
1973
star 9.5Molière pour rire et pour pleurer recounts the life of Jean‑Baptiste Poquelin, from his childhood in an artisan family to his rise as Molière, a central figure of French theatre. The series shows his difficult decision to abandon the family trade and join Madeleine Béjart to found L’Illustre Théâtre, marked by debts and repeated setbacks. While touring the provinces, he shapes his style and discovers the power of comedy. Back in Paris, he makes a name for himself with Les Précieuses ridicules, but his sharp satires provoke fierce opposition, especially during the Tartuffe scandal. Supported by Louis XIV, he continues despite attacks, literary rivalries, and tensions within his troupe, particularly with Armande Béjart. The miniseries also follows his growing exhaustion, his determination to perform at any cost, and his final breath after Le Malade imaginaire, the ultimate symbol of an artist who lived — and died — for the stage.Hollywood Demons
2025
Hollywood Demons
2025
star 6.8Six documentaries about Hollywood's darkest scandals with accounts from insiders, project collaborators, and survivors who endured harrowing abuse and strugglesEngineering Catastrophes
2018
star 6.2From the hilarious to the mind-boggling, from the deadly to the bank-busting, witness some of the most outrageous structural disasters and the genius resolutions to get things back on track.The Seventies
2015
The Seventies
2015
star 7.4A documentary series focusing on the ongoing Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, evolving music industry, the Iran Hostage Crisis, the sexual revolution, and the rise of foreign and domestic terrorism.Ruthless Aggression
2020
Ruthless Aggression
2020
star 7.6For the first time ever, hear the true stories from those who lived it, and witness the emergence of an entire new generation of Superstars, who would change WWE forever. WWE Ruthless Aggression will feature brand-new interviews with Cena, Batista, Orton, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Mark Henry, Becky Lynch, Kevin Owens, The Miz, Paul Heyman, Bruce Prichard and many more, giving WWE fans firsthand accounts of events that transpired in front of, and behind, the camera. Each episode is also packed with rare and never-before-seen footage, providing unprecedented access to the Ruthless Aggression Era.Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
2023
star 6.9Chronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy's health declined, her followers believed her death would lead to her evacuation by UFO and salvation for humanity. Told through the eyes of Amy's devotees and constructed from the cult's archival footage, the three-part docuseries captures the perils of internet proselytizing and a conspiracy-driven faith.The Staircase
2004
The Staircase
2004
star 7.6Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, presents a gripping courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial. In 2001, author Michael Peterson was arraigned for the murder of his wife Kathleen, whose body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the stairway of their home. Granted unusual access to Peterson's lawyers, home and immediate family, de Lestrade's cameras capture the defense team as it considers its strategic options. The series is an engrossing look at contemporary American justice that features more twists than a legal bestseller.How To with John Wilson
2020
star 8.1In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics. The awkward contradictions of modern life are eased by Wilson’s candid, unpolished commentary. Building upon Wilson’s previously released "how to" short films, each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in John's refreshing honesty.The End
2012
The End
2012
star 6.8After a plane crash, a devoted wife learns that her life and marriage is all a lie.Dogs
2018
Dogs
2018
star 7.4These six intimate stories explore the abiding emotional bonds that form between dogs and their caregivers, no matter the circumstances.Faszination Leben
2009
Faszination Leben
2009
Anixe auf Rädern
2017
Anixe auf Rädern
2017
Kunscht!
2014
Walking with Dinosaurs
1999
star 8.2Combining fact and informed speculation with cutting-edge computer graphics and animatronics effects, the series set out to create the most accurate portrayal of prehistoric animals ever seen on the screen.The Build
2025
The Build
2025
star 10"The Build" offers a cinematic, behind-the-scenes look at the 49ers preseason, following the everyday lives of players, coaches, and staff. Across three episodes, viewers will see the dedication and grit that goes into the team's preparation ahead of the 2025 regular season. From practice sessions to exclusive insider access, "The Build" captures the heart and hustle behind the 49ers preseason.Don't Tell the Bride
2007
Don't Tell the Bride
2007
star 7"Don't Tell the Bride" is a British reality television series in which couples are given money to fund their wedding ceremony. However, every detail of the event must be organized by the groom, who has no contact with the bride during the planning process.Ausgerechnet
2015
Ausgerechnet
2015
History Bites
1998
History Bites
1998
star 6.7History Bites was a television series on the History Television network that ran from 1998-2003. Created by Rick Green, History Bites explored what would be on television if the medium had been around for the last 5,000 years of human history. Typically, a significant historical event was chosen and mock news, sports and entertainment programming was created around it. Each episode included several segments of Green offering historical background of the episode's chosen era and otherwise showed frequent shifts from one comedy sketch to another representing a channel-surfing viewer who never watched any one sketch for more than a few minutes at a time. Reruns of History Bites are currently being shown on History Television and The Comedy Network.Why Not Us
2021
