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Standard feature-length experiences.

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Best for fans of who appreciate concise storytelling.

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VICE
7.0

VICE

2013

A documentary news series with a taboo-breaking team who deliver incredible news stories from around the world.

Frontline
6.9

Frontline

1983

Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

The Comey Rule
6.9

The Comey Rule

2020

An immersive, behind-the-headlines account of the historically turbulent events surrounding the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath, which divided a nation. This two-part biopic tells the story of two powerful figures, Comey and Trump, whose strikingly different personalities, ethics and loyalties put them on a collision course.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
7.8

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

Pearson
7.3

Pearson

2019

Powerhouse lawyer Jessica Pearson adjusts to the dirty world of Chicago politics.

Zero Day
7.0

Zero Day

2025

A former U.S. President is called out of retirement to find the source of a deadly cyberattack, only to discover a vast web of lies and conspiracies.

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
5.9

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

2016

Samantha Bee breaks up late-night's all-male sausage fest with her nuanced view of political and cultural issues, her sharp interview skills, her repartee with world leaders and, of course, her 10-pound lady balls.

Tour of Duty
8.0

Tour of Duty

1987

The trials of a U.S. Army platoon serving in the field during the Vietnam War.

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The War
8.1

The War

2007

The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrated that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.

The Colbert Report
6.9

The Colbert Report

2005

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.

American Experience
6.6

American Experience

1988

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

How to Become a Tyrant
7.4

How to Become a Tyrant

2021

The documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.

Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States
8.0

Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States

2012

Oliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.

The Civil War
7.9

The Civil War

1990

A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

War and Remembrance
7.8

War and Remembrance

1988

War and Remembrance is an American miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Herman Wouk. It is the sequel to highly successful The Winds of War.

Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror
7.2

Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror

2021

Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and personal stories of how the catastrophic events of that day changed the course of the nation.

Great Performances
5.8

Great Performances

1971

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.

Baseball
7.4

Baseball

1994

The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in each era. Writers, historians, players, baseball personnel, and fans review key events and the significance of the game in America's history.

VICE News Tonight
6.7

VICE News Tonight

2016

VICE News' half-hour nightly newscast. We now interrupt your regularly scheduled worldview.

WWII in HD
7.5

WWII in HD

2009

WWII in HD is a 10-part American documentary television miniseries that originally aired from November 15 to November 19, 2009 on the History Channel. The program focuses on the firsthand experiences of twelve American service members during World War II, including an Army nurse, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, a second generation Japanese American and prisoner of war, and an Austrian Jewish immigrant. The twelve members recorded their time in both theaters and some had later interviews; found footage from the battlefield was paired with the stories of the twelve service members. The episodes premiered on five consecutive days, with two episodes per day. The series is narrated by Gary Sinise and was produced by Lou Reda Productions in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States.

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