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How Did A "THIRD" Korea form? - Pt.1 (2024) [01:08:46]
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How France Still Controls Africa (2022) - A look into French Neocolonialm, the CFA Franc and negative effects those African countries still suffer [00:09:22]
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Secrets Of Her Majesty's Secret Service (2015) - A look at the origins and case files of the Secret Intelligence Service, known as MI6, the spy service of James Bond [02:23:47]
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Man's First Friend (2018) - The story of the 20,000-year relationship between dogs and humans [01:30:54]
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Escape from Colditz (2012) - The story of how Allied prisoners of war in the escape-proof Colditz Castle decided to build a glider to escape during WWII [01:28:01]
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[Trailer] Beyond Rock Bottom (2024) - In the shadow of addiction, Boróka and Szilveszter join a Recovery Centre to confront their inner demons through methods of rock climbing, embarking on a transformative journey of self-discovery, and the reevaluation of their past lives. [00:01:42]
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Recommend a Documentary!
Welcome to our bi-weekly chat! Whether you're searching for a specific documentary, exploring new subjects, or trying to recall a documentary, we're here to help!
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Three Men and a Jetpack (2024) Back in the 90s three guys set out to built a functioning jetpack, but before long the team devolved into infighting, with one man being kidnapped and another murdered [00:19:47]
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Inside MI5: The Real Spooks (2009) - A look at the real history of the British Security Service, known as MI5 [00:58:42]
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"Without Rhyme or Reason" (2017) - In July 2017, veterinarian Justine heard a woman's scream outside. Fearing that she was witnessing an assault or rape, she called the police. Minutes later, she was lying in a pool of blood, killed by the policeman sent to check the call. What happened? [00:29:41]
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The Cold War on TV: Joseph McCarthy vs. Edward R. Murrow (2021) - 1950s anti communist crusader Joe McCarthy meets his match in trusted reporter Edward R. Murrow [00:08:12]
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Truly, Madly, Cheaply! (2008) - A look at the history of British B-movies [01:29:12]
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Beyond the Box (2023) - Documentary about Indian States where the Government has failed the people and the sad story of the impoverished locals. [00:29:55]
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The Last Repair Shop (2024) - Oscar-winning Documentary Short |In a nondescript warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. (CC) [00:39:58]
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The Barber of Little Rock (2024) Oscar-Nominated Documentary Short | John Hoffman and Christine Turner’s short film follows Arlo Washington as he helps members of his community escape the hazards of banking while Black.(CC) [00:34:54]
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[Trailer] Downfall: The Case Against Boeing (2022) - everyone should watch this as one of the whistleblowers, John Barnett, recently turned up dead. [00:02:28]
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Recommend a Documentary!
Welcome to our bi-weekly chat! Whether you're searching for a specific documentary, exploring new subjects, or trying to recall a documentary, we're here to help!
Feel free to:
- Ask for recommendations on specific documentaries.
- Dive into discussions about documentaries covering various subjects.
- Seek help with remembering the title of a documentary that's on the tip of your tongue.
Got any questions about what you can post? Just shoot us a message through modmail.
And hey, if you're not finding the documentaries you love, why not share some of your favorites with us? Let's make this space a treasure trove of fantastic films together!
For past posts, don't forget to check out the 'Recommend a Documentary' flair!
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Escape from Colditz (2000) - During World War Two Colditz Castle, otherwise known as Stalag IVC, was designated by the Third Reich as an escape-proof prison to hold prisoners of war. This is the story of those escapes [02:31:00]
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Brazil's Evangelicals on the march | DW Documentary (2024) [00:12:25]
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A Very British Way of Torture (2022) - In the 1950s Britain fought a vicious war in Kenya against the anticolonial Mau Mau movement [00:45:51]
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Hidden Alcatraz (1999) - "Go under Alcatraz and discover the labyrinth of tunnels and caves that honeycomb “The Rock”. The remnants of California’s rich history are finally uncovered in this very special tour. There is much more to Alcatraz than meets the eye." [00:28:22]
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Time to Choose (2016) - Narrated by Oscar Isaac, this powerful and beautiful documentary takes us through the challenges and opportunities of climate change. [1:37:33]
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The Central Plains/中原纪事 (2007) - A Documentary about the local Villager infected with AIDS through Blood Sales in China (Rural HeNan) [02:02:50]
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Scream: The Inside Story (2011) - In 1996, the horror master Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street) unleashed Scream, a slasher movie aimed at a whole new generation of teenage movie-goers [01:30:16]
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Avro Lancaster Bombers during WWII
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Dounreay The Atomic Dream (2006) - The history and legacy of the British fast-breeder reactor program. [00:59:08]
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Recommend a Documentary!
Welcome to our bi-weekly chat! Whether you're searching for a specific documentary, exploring new subjects, or trying to recall a documentary, we're here to help!
Feel free to:
- Ask for recommendations on specific documentaries.
- Dive into discussions about documentaries covering various subjects.
- Seek help with remembering the title of a documentary that's on the tip of your tongue.
Got any questions about what you can post? Just shoot us a message through modmail.
And hey, if you're not finding the documentaries you love, why not share some of your favorites with us? Let's make this space a treasure trove of fantastic films together!
For past posts, don't forget to check out the 'Recommend a Documentary' flair!
16:01 UTC
Snowy Owl: Queen of the North (2012) Simon Poland narrates a summer in the Arctic as a pair of snowy owls raise a family. [00:52:20]
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I Am Who I Thought I Am (2024) - The story of 47 runners as they toe the line of a 200 mile ultra marathon that takes them over some of the biggest mountains in Wales [01:47:26]
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Retirement Home (2017) - The passions and pains of a group of elders, sharing the same building, every weekday. (CC) [01:34:06]
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