Documentaries that explore the business, culture and influence of the entertainment industry. Subjects have included conservatives in a liberal Hollywood; reality-show participants clinging precariously to fame; and the filmmaking community's treatment of the Holocaust.
Professional taxidermists compete against challengers to create a piece that is judged on originality, craftsmanship and interpretation of the selected theme.
A nine-part series examining the impact on society of controversial films includes remarks by critics, actors, directors, producers and scholars, who comment on the content and context of films such as D.W. Griffith's 'The Birth of a Nation' (1915) and Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' (1989).
Movie buffs go behind the scenes at the making of such films as 'Norma Rae' and 'Big' in this series, which includes clips, screen tests and interviews with cast members and production personnel. Other movies covered include 'Bonnie and Clyde,' 'Roman Holiday' and 'Sophie's Choice.'