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Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli

   2024    Art    HD
Dive into a captivating documentary on S.S. Rajamouli, the mastermind behind cinematic phenomena like ‘Magadheera,’ ‘Baahubali,’ and ‘RRR.’ Discover how Rajamouli navigates the complexities of high-budget filmmaking, from innovative visual effects and meticulous continuity to fostering a dynamic collaboration with his talented team. Hear firsthand accounts of overcoming technical challenges, managing escalating budgets, and transforming ambitious visions into globally acclaimed blockbusters.
Witness Rajamouli's unwavering dedication to storytelling and his relentless pursuit of perfection, which have redefined Indian cinema on the world stage. Gain unique insights into his creative process, his philosophy on character development, and the personal sacrifices made to achieve cinematic greatness. This behind-the-scenes look promises to inspire and captivate both film enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers alike.
Series: Modern Masters

Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery

   2024    Technology
Cullen Hoback dives into one of the most enduring and high-stakes mysteries in technology and finance: the origins of Bitcoin and the identity of its anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. More than a decade after Satoshi's disappearance, Bitcoin now threatens to disrupt the global financial order, forcing nations to reconsider the very nature of money as Satoshi potentially stands to become the richest person on earth. Known for uncovering clandestine subcultures and movements through digital forensics, Hoback immerses himself with key players, uncovers never-before-seen clues, and humorously unravels Bitcoin's chaotic origins and meteoric rise.
The documentary offers a thrilling, globe-spanning investigation into the intentions of Bitcoin's enigmatic inventor, as Hoback encounters those who could be Satoshi, seeking to reveal who holds the power -- and what they might do with it if Bitcoin were woven into our daily lives.

Monsters Recede but Never Vanish

   2020    Culture
As Michelle's loved ones cope with her sudden death, her work to unmask the Golden State Killer lives on. After inheriting Michelle's 37 boxes of case files, Paul Haynes and Billy Jensen work alongside Patton Oswalt, to finish her book.
Series: I Will Be Gone In The Dark

Montezuma

   2009    History
Montezuma Dan Snow journeys to the ancient heart of Mexico in search of the lost civilisation of the Aztecs and their last and greatest ruler, Montezuma II (1502-1520). Montezuma inherited an empire of five million people, stretching from present-day Mexico to Nicaragua, from his uncle. His rule was marked by incessant warfare. Enemy states were growing more powerful and conquered tribes were becoming more rebellious. Within months of taking the throne in 1502, he went changed a man of good reason into a pitiless autocrat who declared himself a god, believing that fear and ruthlessness were the only ways to stop the empire falling apart. Yet it was at the hands of Cortes and the Spanish conquistadors that Montezuma met his downfall. But what was his relationship with Cortes, and why did such a ruthless leader submit to his captors with such relative ease? As Dan Snow visits the ruins and picks through current excavations, he pieces together the evidence of a gripping story: a divine tragedy of errors, the clash of civilisations, the end of a world - and a very human God.

More Than Just a Wipeout

   2021    Culture
The day of the Nazaré competition has arrived, and Garrett McNamara decides not to compete but instead support his long-time friend and teammate Andrew 'Cotty' Cotton. The competition does not go smoothly, with a major accident that has secondary effects on Cotty. After the competition, Garrett tries surfing at Nazaré again and realizes that can resume big-wave surfing. The episode concludes with retrospectives from a number of the surfers who appeared on various episodes throughout the season.
Series: 100 Foot Wave

Mosul

   2019    Historia
In the fall of 2016, an army of over 100,000 Iraqi soldiers and militiamen mobilize to liberate Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, from the clutches of the Islamic State. Ali Mula, an Iraqi journalist, joins this army of uneasy allies--including Sunnis, Shiites, Christians and Kurds--to find out if they can put aside their sectarian differences and finally free their country from the scourge of ISIS.
Along the way to Mosul, Ali encounters an unforgettable group of characters including a Sunni tribal leader who calls himself 'the Crocodile', a female militia leader avenging the death of her husband, a canny, Iranian-backed militia leader, a lawyer-turned-warrior, an elite band of ISIS killers, and refugees who survived the brutality of ISIS occupation. As he nears the end of his journey, Ali meets face-to-face with a die-hard ISIS prisoner who reveals the truth behind his nefarious organization.
Nova Wonders

Nova Wonders

2018  Science
Dinosaur Planet

Dinosaur Planet

2003  Science
Planet Dinosaur

Planet Dinosaur

2011  Science
Untold

Untold

2021  Culture
The Last Czars

The Last Czars

2019  History