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The Cable that Changed the World

   2024    Technology    HD
Jessie Buckley narrates the extraordinary story of the first transatlantic communications cable. In 16 August 1858, a short message is telegraphed from County Kerry to Newfoundland, 3,000km away: ‘Europe and America are united by telegraph. Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will towards men.’ The Morse code message is conducted along the new underwater transatlantic telegraph cable laid across the bed of the Atlantic Ocean. Sending the same message by ship would have taken at least ten days, but the transmission takes just hours and heralds the dawn of the modern communications age.
The quest is driven by visionaries and pioneers. Among them are Cyrus Field, a wealthy businessman who, despite his immense success, ends his life in poverty; Samuel Morse, inventor of the telegraph and Morse code; Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the British engineer who pushes boundaries and budgets; and Belfast physicist Lord Kelvin, who calculates how to achieve what had hitherto been deemed impossible. Together, their ingenuity and relentless pursuit helps realise one of the great scientific accomplishments of their age for which Valentia, on Ireland’s remote western coast, is ground zero.

Wonders of the Human Body

   2024    Medicine
In this film, which spans all episodes of the series, Michael Mosley takes a fascinating journey around the human body to find out how it works. What makes our bodies work and what is really happening on the inside when they go wrong? Using the latest science and medical innovation, Michael delves inside our bodies to reveal the extraordinary marvels which lie within.
In each episode, Michael is on the case to find out about a new breakthrough which is dramatically changing how we view or understand the human body. From how new organs might soon be 3D printed to gene therapies that promise to reverse blindness. From test that could predict heart problems years in advance to cold water swimming benefits and risks. Along the way, Michael delivers extra insight in his inimitable way, by offering up his own body for ground-breaking demonstrations. Made by an award winning science and factual production team, this series is packed full of amazing visuals and fascinating facts.

Doom Scroll: Andrew Tate and the Dark Side of the Internet

   2024    Technology
A gripping documentary that delves into the shadowy world of social media algorithms, revealing how they amplify harmful content and controversial figures like Andrew Tate. With exclusive interviews from his critics, supporters, and those who know him personally, the film exposes the shocking truth behind Tate's rise to infamy and influence. It asks a critical question: how does someone with such toxic, misogynistic views manage to captivate millions of young followers, despite facing charges of rape and human trafficking?
This film goes beyond the surface of Tate’s controversial persona to uncover the disturbing power of social media platforms. By pulling back the curtain on the algorithms designed to promote extreme and inflammatory content for profit, it paints a chilling picture of the real-world consequences of online hate. A must-watch for anyone seeking to understand the dangerous intersection of internet culture and its impact on society.

Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos

   2024    Art
25 years after its premiere, 'The Sopranos,' the paradigm-shifting HBO series, remains a cultural phenomenon and a benchmark of prestige television. Acclaimed filmmaker Alex Gibney delves into the psyche of celebrated creator and screenwriter David Chase to illuminate his life and career, while offering a unique window into his incomparable work on the iconic series.
Discover firsthand accounts and revelations from the people who brought the groundbreaking show to life, with our offer of all episodes of the documentary series ‘Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos.’
Series: Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

   2024    History    HD
When Norwegian gamer Mats Steen died at age 25, his parents mourned what they thought was an isolated life. It was only once they had access to his blog that they discovered the deep friendships he created virtually before passing away from a degenerative muscular disease. They were unaware that Mats had long been leading a vibrant digital life that had left a profound impact on a community of fellow gamers.
The film takes us on a journey through the breadth of Mats Steen's adventurous online life, introducing us to Ibelin, his charismatic World of Warcraft persona. Through reconstructed animated moments from Mats' gameplay, narrated entries from his blog and interviews with people who knew him as Ibelin, a picture of a remarkable young man emerges, one that underscores how community and soulful relationships can transcend the boundaries of the physical world.

The Deepest Breath

   2023    Culture
(Click CC for subtitles) Descending to remarkable depths below the sea on one single breath, Alessia Zecchini enters what she describes as the last quiet place on Earth. The Italian champion is determined to set a new world record in freediving, a dangerous extreme sport in which competitors attempt to reach the greatest depth without the use of scuba gear. Freedivers are often subject to blackouts upon ascent, necessitating the help of safety divers like Stephen Keenan, a free-spirited Irish adventurer who fell in love with the sport in Dahab, Egypt.
Having formed a special bond on the freediving circuit, Alessia and Stephen train together to make an attempt on Dahab’s legendary Blue Hole and its challenging 85-foot-long tunnel 184 feet below the Red Sea, their fates inextricably bound together.
Leaving Neverland

Leaving Neverland

2019  Culture
Generation Iron

Generation Iron

2018  History
The Putin Interviews

The Putin Interviews

2017  Culture
X-Ray Earth

X-Ray Earth

2021  Science
Top Gear

Top Gear

2012  Technology
Planet Earth

Planet Earth

2007  Nature