In 1996, the Menendez brothers' trial for the brutal murder of their parents shocked the nation and left a lasting mark on America's legal and cultural landscape. Now, decades later, this gripping documentary revisits the case that fascinated millions, providing unprecedented access to those closest to the brothers and the courtroom drama. Through exclusive interviews, newly uncovered details, and firsthand accounts, it sheds light on the motivations, emotions, and complex family dynamics that led to the shocking crime. Lyle and Erik Menendez, serving life sentences in prison, break their silence to offer their perspective on the harrowing events that forever changed their lives. This documentary explores not only the chilling crime and sensational media coverage but also the brothers’ own reflections and the ongoing debate about justice, privilege, and the true nature of the tragedy. Prepare to witness a story of betrayal, power, and a search for answers that still haunts America to this day.
This TV series delves into the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff, the man behind the largest fraud in US history. With his Ponzi scheme, Madoff bilked $65 billion from unsuspecting victims, marking one of the greatest cons in the history of investment banking. The series offers an intriguing look into the mind of this monumental swindler. In the first episode we will see how Bernie Madoff starts his career in penny stock trades and builds a lucrative side business as an adviser, attracting clients with impressive returns.
Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies in the second season of this acclaimed series narrated by David Attenborough. After a tropical storm, two Zalmoxes find themselves in a rafting event. On a small island, a monumental display takes place as several Hatzegopteryx ambush a herd of Tethyshadros. A female Majungasaurus hunts a group of Simosuchus. A mother Adalatherium raises her offspring in a burrow, hoping to keep them safe from predators like Masiakasaurus and Madtsoia. A pack of Imperobator pursue a Morrosaurus onto a frozen lake. A male Hatzegopteryx attempts to attract a mate.
Follows Sheeran's personal life as he discusses how this trying time has affected him and his new music. The film will spotlight how an unlikely child with a stutter rose to fame and how his chart-topping hits were born. Ed Sheeran is one of the biggest music stars in the world. He’s sold more than 150 million records worldwide. But who is the man behind the music? Episode 1 serves as an introduction to Ed Sheeran himself. Ed discusses his career story and falling in love. While some artists would do one gig a night, Ed would hustle constantly performing 3 shows a night and giving out as many CDs as possible to get his music out there. Meeting Jamal Edwards changed everything for Sheeran, and end up being Sheeran’s breakaway hit, opening doors and catapulting his career to the stars.
In the final episode, we hear how employees on the 17th floor were rewarded, and we see Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme quickly collapses as investors begin to withdraw their money during the 2008 Financial Crisis. We see how Madoff's sons attempt to stop their father from writing bonus cheques for long-time investors, faithful employees, and extended family to help cushion the blow. Madoff confesses to the Ponzi scheme, and the FBI arrests him. After pleading guilty, Madoff is sentenced to 150 years in prison. Two years after learning of the Ponzi scheme, his eldest son Mark is found hanging from a pipe, dead of an apparent suicide. His other son dies of lymphoma six years later.
In 1982, the best of friends and still teenagers George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley as Wham! set out to conquer the world. By June of 1986, they played their very last gig at Wembley Stadium having done exactly that. Now, for the very first time, told in their own words, comes the amazing story of how in four years they dominated the charts around the world with timeless and classic pop songs. Hit after hit ‘Club Tropicana,’ ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go Go,’ ‘Freedom,’ ‘I'm Your Man’ and of course ‘Last Christmas.’ Their time in the spotlight was white-hot, and they became the very first Western pop act to play in China. It was a time that both encapsulated and epitomized not just their youth but also that of the many millions of fans that adored them.
Lyle and Erik Menendez, serving life sentences in prison, break their silence to offer their perspective on the harrowing events that forever changed their lives. This documentary explores not only the chilling crime and sensational media coverage but also the brothers’ own reflections and the ongoing debate about justice, privilege, and the true nature of the tragedy. Prepare to witness a story of betrayal, power, and a search for answers that still haunts America to this day.