John Wayne-A Life on Film

Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece

October 1997 •English

Documentary about the making of Disney's animated musical adaptation of Kipling's classic.

The Filth and the Fury

March 2000 •English

Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival footage, never-before-seen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions as well as interviews with group members who lived to tell the tale--including the one and only John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten).

Midsomer Murders: 25 Years of Mayhem

May 2022 •English

This documentary explores the enduring popularity of one of Britain's best loved crime dramas, Midsomer Murders, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Mehrjui: The Forty-Year Report

July 2016 •Persian

Mehrjui: The Forty-Year Report dives into the artistic world of Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui. The film offers critical interpretations of his works from cinema experts, enriched with personal anecdotes from his peers.

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical

January 2008 •English

The 1920s was a time of great change in Hollywood. This program tells the story of the advent of sound technology for movies and the emergence of talkies and musicals in Hollywood. While audiences cried out for more, the movie industry struggled to adapt to the strange new technology. The result was an explosion of movie musicals by the end of the decade.

The Water Is Finally Blue: The Untold Story of Robert Altman's O.C. and Stiggs

July 2023 •English

An in-depth oral history of the production and development history of Robert Altman's "O.C. and Stiggs," featuring commentaries from the film's cast and crew.

Edgar Morin, un penseur à Paris

August 2019 •French

No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich

July 1996 •English

Biography of Marlene Dietrich using interviews, film clips and rare footage of the actress, including her own home movies.

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing

December 2009 •English

This is a two-hour in-depth exploration into the Hollywood musicals of the 1940s.

Some of the Best

January 1944 •English

This film features highlights of MGM's productions from 1924 through 1943, in honor of the studio's twentieth anniversary.

Feluda: 50 Years of Ray's Detective

June 2019 •English

A documentary exploring the 50-year legacy of Bengali fictional detective Feluda, created by Satyajit Ray.

Road War: The Making of 'The Road Warrior'

December 2016 •English

Retrospective on the making of "Mad Max 2".

The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments

June 2003 •English

A 90-minute special reuniting the main cast of the American sitcom, "The Golden Girls", where they share their favorite moments from the show, behind-the-scenes footage, and plenty of laughs

Inside No. 9: The Party's Over

December 2024 •English

This documentary tells the story of one of TV's darkest and most celebrated comedies, featuring cast interviews and extensive candid moments with creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Cameras are admitted everywhere throughout the making of the show's final series, from the writers' room to the makeup trailer, from prop store to set design, making this the perfect farewell to the multi-award winning series.

25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee

December 2023 •English

A look at the life of chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich both on and off the screen as she celebrates 25 years on public television.

TUGS: A Bigg Retrospective

April 2023 •English

TUGS: A Bigg Retrospective is the definitive film telling the story of how the 1989 cult classic series 'TUGS' was brought to our TV screens, and how it survived beyond its premature end.

Looking for Lennon

May 2018 •English

Documentary exploring the truth behind the legend of John Lennon.

William Shatner: Captain's Log

November 1994 •English

William Shatner worked tirelessly to turn the Star Trek television franchise into movies, but the journey was not without its perils. In this documentary, Shatner captures the trials and tribulations of the project in refreshingly honest detail. Included are interviews with Gene Roddenberry, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban and more, plus discussions on the challenges of hewing to a budget and filming during a writer's strike.

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression

January 2009 •English

A two-hour in-depth exploration into the Hollywood musicals of the 1930s.

Dick Tracy Special

June 2009 •English

Leonard Maltin interviews Warren Beatty as Dick Tracy, while film clips trace the history of the comic strip detective.