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- StarsDan RatherMark BowdenRick PerlsteinA four-part series that looks back at 1968, a year marked by seismic shifts in American politics, social movements, and global relations, including cultural icons who forever changed the landscape.
- DirectorMark BoneStarsPeter ApplebomeLisa BelkinBill BentleyOn October 14, 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell into a well while playing in a relative's backyard in Midland, Texas. A captivated nation watched on live television while rescuers worked around the clock for 58 hours to save her. The tense and dramatic twists in the crisis were a unifying event for Americans as the fears and jubilation of one family where shared by people across the country. Director Mark Bone reveals the even more surprising, frightening, and complicated story of what happened to 'Baby Jessica' during her long wait in that well, and explores the impact of her ordeal on her community and her rescuers, particularly after the cameras left town.
- DirectorRenee CullenJames HanlonStarsDenis LearyThe seminal documentary 9/11 (2002) by the Naudet brothers is revisited 15 years later.
- DirectorRena Mundo CroshereStarsAmaryllis FoxFor almost 10 years, Amaryllis Fox worked as a CIA operative in the Middle East fighting the war on terror. Now, Fox is a peace activist determined to return to the region without any government affiliations. Her goal is to make headway in ending the conflict there for good. Risking her life with every peace mission to Iraq, she leaves behind an 8-year-old daughter when she travels. For Fox, creating a safer world for her daughter to inherit may come with the ultimate sacrifice. This Great Big Film was made by Peter Berg's Film 45 and presented by CNN Films.
- DirectorAndrew JenksWelcome to Pleasanton, California. This affluent suburban neighborhood is quintessential USA, not excluding the local high school football team that everyone cherishes: The Eagles. The Pedersen family has been at the center of it all, having four generations star on the team. Unlike other teams, the players on the Eagles are all deaf.
- StarsChristiane AmanpourCNN's award-winning journalist, Christiane Amanpour travels around the world to talk with women about the rules of engagement in relationships and intimacy. In this six-part documentary series, directed by women, Christiane meets regular people who are shaping the idea of modern love. How are roles changing for both men and women when it comes to sex, love, marriage, family and divorce?
- StarsMartin SheenEvan ThomasJ. Randy TaraborrelliExplore the Kennedy family's rise to power and how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty shaped national and global events from the Cold War to the Wall Street crash.
- StarsChristie BrinkleyTim GunnTommy HilfigerFrom fashion to pop culture, the series examines how through decades America's style and iconic moments reflected the country's political and social climate.
- StarsAnthony BourdainTom VitaleDavid Scott HollowayAnthony Bourdain visits countries, delving into their political issues as well as indigenous food and culture.
- 1980–7.9 (29)TV EpisodeDirectorPatricia DiCarloStarsJim AcostaImran AhmedAli AlexanderJanuary 6th was a day that rocked America, shaking the foundations of our political system, casting doubt on our ability to move forward and threatening our own elections. Was it an aberration or are we facing new and bigger problems in its aftermath? In a compelling two-hour special, CNN's Drew Griffin examines the events of January 6th, 2021, when Americans from all around the country descended on, and broke into, the U.S. Capitol building, assaulted police, and sent the vice president and members of Congress into hiding. And although the violence was over in a few hours, there are still millions of Americans who believe in the political messaging, that those who stormed the Capitol were right, as they hope to put Donald Trump back in office to fight their perceived enemies. Griffin talks with those who stormed the Capitol, relatives of those who were arrested or died, congressional staffers, police officers and others, many of them speaking for the first time. How did this happen? How did millions of Americans come to believe a network of arguments so deep that thousands of those believers would turn into a mob trying to overturn a presidential election, putting American democracy in doubt? Griffin takes a look back to see how the events unfold and reveals the motivations and beliefs of those involved in this eye-opening special.
- StarsJon WrightCraig Thomas LambertMalcolm JamesThis series takes viewers inside the world of true crime investigation through high-profile criminal cases of the past century that were ultimately solved by advances in forensic science or technology.
- DirectorRoger Ross WilliamsShort film "Blackface" looks into Zwarte Piet, a Dutch gift-giving character.
- StarsErik ThompsonPhillip ResnickBrian LevinNever-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews offer a vitural scene-of-the-crime vantage point for history's most major news events.
- StarsSusan SarandonClive Stafford SmithConcetta TomeiCapital-murder cases are examined in this documentary series.
- CreatorAaron SaidmanStarsSeth ZielickeDavid IbrahimDan WatsonExplore the true stories of America's covert operations told firsthand by the agents who lived them, while getting unprecedented access to the riveting and secret world of espionage.
- This six-part documentary reveals the person behind the princess, with rarely seen footage and new interviews that reframe the conventional story of her life and legacy.
- StarsLiberty GermanAbigail WilliamsThe investigation into the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German.
- StarsAdam BondMark GoodacreMehdi AissaouiThe world's foremost scholars, historians and scientists examine six ancient relics thought to be connected to Jesus of Nazareth.
- StarsRobin WrightKati MartonKate Andersen BrowerThe personal and political lives of First Ladies from throughout history.
- Crime author and investigator Jax Miller and former police investigator Sarah Cailean tackle a mystery that has stumped authorities for nearly two decades -- the confounding cold case of Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, two Oklahoma teenagers who disappeared in December 1999 after the Freeman family trailer was burned to the ground. In the four-part documentary series, the investigators delve into the many strange theories of the case and unravel a much larger story of unsolved murder, allegations of cover-up and corruption, and a truth that proves even more incredible.
- StarsCaitlin McGuireBrian RogersKatherine GrimmDreams of Empire. In Colorado a young couple set of with a dream to build the worlds first marijuana empire. This takes place on the eve of recreational marijuana open for anyone over 21 years of age. It is no longer necessary to have a medical marijuana card.
- StarsJason AlexanderTracy MorganEmily St. JamesExamines how sitcoms have evolved to reflect the changing face of American families.
- StarsHill HarperJesse L. MartinCasey JordanHLN dives into the deepest, darkest, gruesome mysteries and murders of the past. What really happened and how did it all play out?
- StarsEwan McGregorRobert R. CargillFernando GilThe story of how a small arid town with no natural resources became a place of pilgrimage for three of the most prominent world religions, and how 3,000 years of conflicts have led directly to the struggles of today.
- DirectorPenny LaneStarsSam MercurioRich PellFor decades, Sea-Monkeys won the hearts of children everywhere and quickly transformed into cultural phenomena thanks to inventor, marketing genius, and complicated eccentric Harold von Braunhut.
- DirectorZackary CanepariDrea Cooper'KISH' tells the story of a blind man who taught himself to see with sound in order to survive in a visual world.
- StarsHap LawrenceAndrew YoungJohn Gilbert GreenTraces the life of Lyndon Johnson.
- DirectorCharles ToddStarsAyana FlewellenRiane TylerKramer WimberleyWhat do deep sea divers seek, both literally and spiritually, in the oceans? For the Black scuba divers who formed the organization, Diving With a Purpose, their goal is to restore the nearly 500 voyages shipwrecked during the slave trade, to the historical record. Their mission is to uncover who was on board these vessels, and learn where they came from and where they were headed. Director Charles Todd takes viewers into this inter-generational journey, while exploring the intimate relationship between student and instructor. Todd finds both a search for identity, and a communal bond developed through a shared mission.
- StarsGeorge W. RobinsonPat LalamaJennifer KovaleskiLies, Crimes and Video gives viewers an intimate look into terrifying 911 calls, police interrogations, jail house recordings, body camera and surveillance video captured as part of a criminal investigation. This series features riveting stories that incorporate video evidence in criminal cases and shocking courtroom testimony. The lies, deceit and bad behavior are all caught on camera and presented in this candid true crime docu-series.
- StarsSterling K. BrownConan O'BrienGabriel ChytryLincoln: Divided We Stand is a six-part series that looks at the remarkable life and unexpected journey of Abraham Lincoln.
- StarsDavid C HerbertOliver FeasterAnthony CarotoA true crime documentary series, made with witness accounts, news footage and crime scene photos.
- StarsKwame OnwuachiSarah HagiSusur LeeMusic, food, fashion, and culture, the intangible magic that connects us
- StarsPedro PascalIsaí MadrizCristián SaucedoDeep dive into one of the last untouched places on earth, Patagonia in South America.
- StarsLiam NeesonAndrew HunsickerMark P GalbraithPope: The Most Powerful Man in History, from Glass Entertainment Group and Rearrange TV, is a six-part CNN Original Series that goes inside the Vatican to reveal the true power held by popes throughout the ages. The docuseries explores how 12 apostles became 1.2 billion Catholics today, linking recent news events surrounding the Vatican with their unexpected origins. The premiere episode, "The Rise of the Pope," examines the origins of the papacy and how Catholicism, against all odds, spread throughout Europe. Jon Hirsch, Nancy Glass, Randy Counsman, Amy Entelis and Lizzie Fox serve as executive producers.
- DirectorCatherine GaleCaleb HellermanStarsLesley SharpMicky SébastianBarney S. GrahamOn December 30, 2019, Chinese virologist George Fu Gao, director of the National Center for Disease Control in Beijing, saw a piece of information fall on his screen that would soon affect all of humanity: a lung disease of unknown origin had broken out in Wuhan, in central China. Eleven days later, on January 10, 2020, his team has already sequenced the genome of this new corona-virus and shared the results globally. For researchers at the forefront of virology, the Chinese alert is a wake-up call. The pandemic is likely, even inevitable, and they must try to catch it by creating an effective vaccine. Five teams will take the lead in this scientific race.
- StarsKevin SpaceyMahershala AliTim NaftaliNotable US Presidential election races throughout American history are examined.
- DirectorSarah FeeleyPresented by CNN Films, RAISING RYLAND is a documentary film by Sarah Feeley that takes an intimate look at parenting with no strings attached. The short focuses on the transgender experience as lived by Ryland Whittington and his two loving parents, Hillary and Jeff.
- StarsGeorge W. RobinsonPaul HolesCheryl AruttHeart-wrenching, personal stories of unsolved missing cases and unexplained deaths that continue to baffle investigators and horrify those left behind. This series brings the mystery to life by unravelling the newest evidence and compelling viewers to hunt for answers with a call to action as police continue to seek the public's help.
- StarsJessica ChastainAlicia MaloneSarah ChurchwellFollow the life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe from a modern perspective.
- StarsGeorge W. RobinsonCheryl AruttCody SalfenSex and Murder promises more passion, more dangerous affairs, and MORE MURDER. SEX and MURDER.
- DirectorKy DickensStarsBahia BakariCecelia CichanGeorge Lamson Jr.In the history of aviation, there have been only 14 of them: sole survivors of a commercial aviation disaster. Most have never spoken publicly about the loss, the guilt, the immense pressure of feeling "spared." Who, after all, could ever truly understand? The answer is only each other. Sole Survivor brings four of them together (George Lamson, Cecilia Cichan, Bahia Bakari and Jim Polehinke) to share their very complex, personal stories for the first time. They revisit the most harrowing moments of their lives in an effort to heal and overcome their most perplexing questions.
- StarsJason KingRichard GoldsteinMelissa EtheridgeA look at significant historical moments in time and the music that helped defined them.
- StarsStanley TucciFelicity BluntTess MasazzaStanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country's regional cuisines.
- DirectorYu GuArianna LaPenneSome people have an opinion about everything. And then there are the 'super reviewers,' people who influence our decisions on everything from what toothbrush to buy, to where to go on vacation. Super reviewers leave hundreds, or even thousands of reviews a year at online websites, sparking feuds and affecting reputations. Though they are complete strangers, their often intimately personal dispatches can seem like the best evidence we have to go on when making decisions...but who are the people behind these reviews? Directors Yu Gu and Arianna LaPenne wade into the subculture of super reviewers who are not only prolific, but are also emotionally invested and addicted to the competitive nature of producing reviews that are themselves rated. The film captures an idiosyncratic group portrait of the lengths people are willing to go to feel like somebody.
- DirectorArianna LaPenneStarsJohn RameyIn rural South Dakota, xPoint is a subterranean neighborhood that is home to what may be the world's largest residential community of 'preppers,' people who live 'off the grid.' Whatever they seek to avoid or escape, the survivalist real estate market is booming. Director Arianna LaPenne peers into the motivations of middle class families uprooting their lives to live in converted military bunkers in response to society's collective anxieties. LaPenne finds a fledgling community around shared ideas, neighborly celebrations, and self-determination. The film investigates the compelling questions surrounding what problems human beings bring along with them when they seek to leave society behind.
- StarsEd HarrisMark K. UpdegroveTim NaftaliA look at the lives and presidencies of George HW Bush and his son George W. Bush.
- StarsLorraine BraccoDennis DavernAlan DukeWhen a wife is murdered, the main suspect is usually her husband. Sometimes the killer turns out to be an intruder, a suspect, a stranger, a secret lover, or even a child. Sometimes we never find the killer.
- DirectorToby OppenheimerStarsKristen BartoloniJosh EarnestValerie JarrettA look into the last months of the Obama White House staffers and transition of power.
- DirectorPetra EpperleinMichael TuckerThe American flag, raised at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, and its travels around the world.
- StarsKliph NesteroffRobert B. WeideElayne BooslerUtilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars, this is the history of not only what makes us laugh, but how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history.
- DirectorNathaniel KahnStarsJanet ArenbergJon ArenbergNatalie BatalhaTaking us behind the scenes with NASA's high-stakes Webb Space Telescope, The Hunt for Planet B follows a pioneering group of scientists - many of them women - on their quest to find another Earth among the stars.
- StarsJohn WalshManuel PerezMarcos A. GonzalezThey are among the thousands of fugitives who avoid criminal prosecution in the United States every year. Find out more about these fugitives and join John Walsh in his quest to track them down and bring them to justice on "The Hunt."
- StarsTommy CampbellShea JeneeCameron HawkA refreshingly unique approach of focusing on one single murder case through the lens of the five people most closely involved with the crime in order to reveal a deeper and more complete picture of what actually happened in order to bring about justice.
- DirectorUrsula MacfarlaneStarsKevin Ray BatyTobe DresnerJanet EckertA baby is kidnapped from a hospital, months later, a toddler is abandoned. Could he be the same baby?
- StarsShomari FiguresTamika MalloryCornell William BrooksA mother successfully sues the KKK after they killed her son.
- StarsBill HarrisJeffrey ToobinSteven WeedThe transformation of Patty Hearst from kidnapped heiress to terrorist is a saga of privilege, celebrity and violence that gripped the nation. Over forty years later, firsthand accounts shed light on one of the most bizarre stories in modern American history. The series explores who Patty Hearst really is: victim or villain?
- CreatorJonah BekhorJonas Bell PashtJason CohenStarsVan Jones"The Redemption Project with Van Jones" is an American television series hosted by Van Jones that goes to the forefront of the criminal justice system and the restorative process.
- StarsBilly CrystalJimmy FallonConan O'BrienTracking the history of late-night TV from its inception, featuring stories about hosts such as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Kimmel, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.
- StarsRosamund PikeKate WilliamsEd OwensThe Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty. The series tells the incredible, dramatic and emotional tale of the British Royal Family known as The Windsors. Using stunning archive and interviews with insiders and experts, the series weaves together the true story of the Windsor dynasty.
- StarsBill WeirWilliam ColganPhilip BloomCNN and Bill Weir take a journey to some of the most fascinating locations in the world to experience amazing cultures, people and creatures at a crossroads.
- StarsLisa LingJex BlackmoreTaQuita McKinneyAward-winning journalist and former co-host of The View Lisa Ling goes on a gritty, breathtaking journey to far corners of America.
- StarsDwight ChapinRichard NixonTricky Dick is a four-part CNN Original Series, produced by Left/Right, that explores Richard Nixon's life and times; tracking his rise, fall, incredible comeback and political destruction. From his early political career in California, to the game-changing Kennedy-Nixon debates through his disgraceful Watergate exit, this fully archive-based series will feature never-before-seen footage and offer viewers fresh insight into an unbelievable story.
- StarsW. Kamau BellRussell PetersMark NykanenW. Kamau Bell travels America and dives into issues in America such as racism, incarceration, and more.
- StarsPaul HolesDebbi DomingoErika HutchcraftThe true crime HLN Original Series "Unmasking A Killer" profiles the terrifying real-life story of the Golden State Killer, one of the nation's most prolific serial killers, who is responsible for a staggering 50 rapes and 12 murders in California.
- StarsMocean MelvinK.J. SylkTearsa SmithA series of true crime murder cases with something in common: the killer was someone from work.
- StarsMocean MelvinJay HeselschwerdtJeff WeekleyA look is given at true-life mysteries about revenge, murder, and betrayal carried out by lovers.
- StarsMocean MelvinTommy CampbellMark SmithHorrific cases of wealthy Individuals and families launch investigators into hurried searches for the perpetrators who are longing to swindle family fortunes for personal gain and greed.
- StarsMocean MelvinJames Arthur WilliamsTommy CampbellWeddings are supposed to mark the beginning of a new chapter filled with love, hope, and possibilities. But, for these newlyweds, a vow to love until death do them part, was fulfilled much sooner than they expected.
- StarsDonnie WahlbergCasey JordanMary Ellen O'TooleRevisiting the twisted lives of some of the most frightening, diabolical characters in recent history. The stories trace the heinous, criminal acts of these elusive miscreants and the eventual road to justice.
- StarsLesley StahlCarl BernsteinJohn DeanAn immersive look inside the schemes that took place behind closed doors.
- 201651mTV-PG5.2 (102)TV SpecialDirectorTony GerberStarsMichelle ObamaFreida PintoIsha SesayThe First Lady, Meryl Streep, Freida Pinto and CNN's Isha Sesay take a journey to Morocco and Liberia, where they meet young women overcoming incredible odds to change their lives.