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Delay

   2022    Culture
The last chapter explains how the 2010s became another lost decade in the fight against climate change – as the move to natural gas delayed a transition to more renewable sources of energy.
Engineer Tony Ingraffea, in the 1980s, helped develop a new technique for extracting gas and oil from shale rock, which ultimately became known as 'Fracking'. It was to unleash vast new reserves of fossil fuels and was promoted as a cleaner energy source. But Ingraffea explains how he later came to regret his work when he realized that gas could be even worse for climate change than coal and oil.
Dar-Lon Chang, a former ExxonMobil engineer, speaks for the first time on camera alleging that as the company increased its natural gas operations, it was not sufficiently monitoring methane leaks that were contributing to climate change. Now, after a year of unprecedented wildfires, drought and other climate-related disasters, multiple lawsuits are being brought in US courts in efforts to hold Big Oil legally accountable for the climate crisis.
Series: Big Oil vs The World

A Robot Guide to Mars

   2023    Science
Mars is infested with robots, orbiting the planet and roaming the Martian surface on a mission to uncover its secrets; now, Perseverance joins this dedicated group of machines to uncover if there is, or was ever, life on the Red Planet.
Our neighbor, Mars, fascinates us. It's a planet that is similar to Earth but with some big differences. Mars is rusty, dusty, frigid, and frozen. Past missions suggest that Mars was once a very different world. The Mars we see today has completely changed from the Mars of a few billion years ago. Without a time machine to explore ancient Mars, we employ a team of high-tech robot investigators, an entire fleet of robotic spacecraft exploring the planet. Working together, they dig into Mars's past to answer the ultimate question -- did Mars once have life?
Series: How the Universe Works Season 11

The Last Repair Shop

   2023    Culture
Winner of the Best Documentary Short Award, the film tells the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an escape from poverty.
Since 1959, Los Angeles has been one of the few United States cities to offer and fix musical instruments for its public school students at no cost. Those instruments, numbering around 80,000, are maintained at a Los Angeles downtown warehouse by a handful of craftspeople. The film profiles four of them, each specializing in an orchestra section, as well as students whose lives have been enriched by the repair shop's work. The film concludes with a performance by district alumni.

The Fame

   2023    History
This episode immerses viewers in the glittering world of supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington. With their striking looks and magnetic personalities, these fashion legends rose to prominence by collaborating with industry titans and gracing the world's most prestigious runways. The documentary skillfully captures their unwavering dedication and unrivaled passion for their craft, offering an intimate look at their remarkable careers. However, the pinnacle of their success arrives when these iconic supermodels unite for a groundbreaking music video, a surprising endeavor that reshapes the course of their careers and the fashion landscape.
Audiences will be captivated by their collective power and charisma as they redefine beauty standards and leave an indelible mark on both the fashion industry and popular culture. This episode is a compelling exploration of a bygone era where fashion, music, and celebrity collided, and four extraordinary women stood at the forefront of this cultural revolution, making it a must-watch for anyone fascinated by the inner workings of the fashion world and the enduring legacy of these iconic supermodels.
Series: The Super Models

The Bloody Hundredth

   2024    History
The film recounts the story of the 100th Bomb Group during World War II and follows bomber crews on dangerous missions to destroy targets inside German-occupied Europe. The Documentary honors the heroes of the Group and portrays the intensity of war, the dangers that the airmen face, and the friendships and relationships that develop. This unit from the Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress suffered tremendous losses in combat, with 177 aircraft missing in action, flying its last mission on 20 April 1945.
Meet the airmen who inspired the tv series 'Masters of the Air' as they share the harrowing and transformative events of the 100th Bomb Group. The interviews with the real-life heroes are revealing, and the wealth of newsreel footage compiled in the documentary is utilized with a sharp eye for detail.
Order and Disorder

Order and Disorder

2012  Science
Hidden Kingdoms

Hidden Kingdoms

2014  Nature
Seven Worlds One Planet

Seven Worlds One Planet

2019  Nature
The Story of India

The Story of India

2007  History
Leaving Neverland

Leaving Neverland

2019  Culture
Reel Rock

Reel Rock

2014  Culture
Love On The Spectrum

Love On The Spectrum

2019  Culture