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Becoming Princess Diana
This fascinating documentary reveals the young Diana Spencer in the years and months before her marriage to Prince Charles and charts her incomparable and challenging journey to become the icon, the People's Princess, Princess Diana.

- 2021
The Dark Glow of the Mountains
Werner Herzog follows mountaineers Hans Kammerlander and Reinhold Messner during their expedition into climbing the Gasherbrum mountains, which has some of the most difficult peaks to be conquered, and they'll do it without the use of oxygen tanks. Herzog also takes some time to hear about their past experiences with other mountains, their personal tragedies and the reasons why they are so involved with such activity.

- 1984
The Courage to Love
In 19th century New Orleans a new class of colored people has arisen. They are creoles, a result of relations between African-Americans and wealthy European people. Children are born, there is love, but marriage is out of the question. Colored people are still not considered equal. Henriette Delille is a very religious creole. The time she has she spends on educating, care and helping out in church. On the day her father Jean-Baptiste leaves her mother Pouponne to marry a white woman, Henriette is supposed to meet her arranged future 'caretaker' Paul Cartier. But she refuses him, defying every tradition and so bringing her mother to madness. She becomes friends with the French doctor Gerard Gaultier. He is in love with her and wants her to move to France, so they can be legally married. Henriette is torn apart by her feelings for Gerard and her devotion to the church. She must choose, but neither choice is going to be an easy one as there are people who greatly disapprove of Henriette's ideas of breaking traditions.

- 2000
Alien Deception: The Biggest Lie in History
For decades, world governments have lied to the people about the alien presence on Earth. Project Blue Book was reportedly closed down in 1969, but the discovery of the AATP program dispels any notion that the military and ruling powers of the US and other nations aren't interested in UFOs. Now with verified video of UFOs from military sources, it's time to explore the truth and why the ruling factions have been deceiving us since the early 40's, even before Roswell.
- 2021
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter
The start of career, rise to fame, and death of the legendary TV painter Bob Ross.

- 2011
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
Cast and crew of Ghostbusters (1984) discuss the making of the film.

- 2019
Carlos Oscar: Life Is Crazy Good
This funny Puerto Rican comedian keeps it family friendly and talks about his observation about his own Latino family.

- 2007
David Bowie: The Man Who Stole the World
With exclusive footage and interviews, we look back at his legacy and pay tribute to the life and memories of one of music’s most stardust musicians…David Bowie.

- 2016
Bob Marley: Roots of the Man
We explore the life of one of the 20th century’s most charismatic performers. Bob Marley Bob Marley’s renown now transcends the role of reggae luminary: he is regarded as a cultural icon who implored his people to know their history.

- 2018
As It Happened: Tarawa
On the 20th November 1943, one of the bloodiest battles in American History began - the target, a tiny island called Tarawa. Tarawa was the most strongly defended island in the Pacific which the Japanese boasted that a million Americans couldn't take the island in one hundred years. On Tarawa, the Marines faced their sternest test yet. High above the Island reconnaissance aircraft charted the course of the battle. These photographs, original footage and first-hand accounts shed unprecedented light on the battle of Tarawa, a ferocious 76 hour conflict that shaped the course of the Pacific War.

- 2020
After the Murder of Albert Lima
After 13 years of failing to bring his father's killer to justice through the legal system, a young man sets out to find, capture, and deliver him to the federal prison once and for all.

- 2019
The Marshal
Upcoming feature film "Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws" is a lighthearted, new western loosely based on a 1915 film.

- 2019
David Bowie: Out of This World
Few artists marked the 20th century like David Bowie did. He was an astonishing and eclectic performer.He was a true artist in every sense of the word. Infinitely changeable and unpredictable, he remains immortal in the people’s heart.

- 2021
Bob Saget: America's Dad
Robert 'Bob' Saget was a well-known edgy and 'in your face' stand-up comedian, television host and actor. It was ultimately his lead role in the American sitcom Full House, where he played the role of a widowed father with three young girls, which fetched him the kind of success he deserved. He quickly became "America's Dad", this being his first big role, gaining wide popularity and thousands of fans. Throughout the years, Saget remained a fixture in stand-up comedy, releasing multiple specials over the years and taking his show on the road. As well as being widely celebrated in the world of comedy, Bob Saget also used his fame and pay checks to support several charities, highlighting issues such as the Starlight's Children's Foundation and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. With a four decade long career, Bob Saget has left a large imprint on the world of comedy, and will continue to be celebrated by his fans and those who knew him best.

- 2022
Bill Cosby: Walking Free
Follow the twists and turns of his life, legacy and legal battle as America's former favourite 'Dad' faces allegations from 60 women, spanning as far back as the '60s.
- 2022