Documentary Archives - Page 7 of 9

6.7

X-Men: First Class 35mm Special

TV special about the making of "X-Men: First Class".

NR

6.7

2012 Documentary 23 min Play

8.3

Children of the Atom – Filming X-Men: First Class

An eight-part behind-the-scenes featurette, charting the film from pre-production through post-production, including visual effects techniques and cataloguing “X-Men” transformations through prosthetic make up and costume design

NR

8.3

2011 Documentary 70 min Play

TV 6.9

The F Word

The F Word is a British food magazine and cookery programme featuring chef Gordon Ramsay. The programme covers a wide range of topics, from recipes to food preparation and celebrity food fads. The programme is made by Optomen Television and aired weekly on Channel 4. The theme tune for the series is "The F-Word" from the Babybird album Bugged.

TV-MA Channel 4

6.9

2005 Documentary 48 min Play

TV 8.2

The Challenge: Untold History

Exploring the conception of the reality show. Featuring commentaries from competitors, producers, media analysts and famous fans.

TV-14 MTV

8.2

2022 Documentary N/A Play

TV 6.4

Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action

This jaw-dropping documentary goes behind the scenes of America's most controversial talk show to expose its biggest scandals, both on- and off-camera.

TV-MA Netflix

6.4

2025 Documentary N/A Play

TV 6.3

Looking for the Hobbit

À la recherche du Hobbit (French for Looking for the Hobbit) is an exploratory documentary series directed by Olivier Simonnet in 2014, in which illustrator John Howe, story-teller Nicolas Mezzalira, and Professor Leo Carruthers of the University of Paris-Sorbonne explore real-world settings and famous myths that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's mythology. The documentary explores many locations of Medieval significance.

NR ARTE

6.3

2014 Documentary N/A Play

8.1

Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

Documentary exploring the parallels between 'The Return of the King' and real events and people in history.

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8.1

2003 Documentary 52 min Play

8.8

The Making of the Return of the King

A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes (personally selected by Peter Jackson), this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the greatest adventure film franchise was born.

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8.8

2004 Documentary 112 min Play

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Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien’s The Two Towers

This well-received British series, hosted by Grant McTavish, digs deep into the second volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic and, with the help of computer technology and the artistry of the Brothers Hildebrandt, looks at Middle's Earth's locales, language, cultures, residents and more. Tolkien expert Michael Stanton and historian David Doughan lend extra credibility to the analysis.

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0

2003 Documentary 58 min Play

8.8

The Making of The Two Towers

A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes (personally selected by Peter Jackson), this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the greatest adventure film franchise was born.

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8.8

2003 Documentary 106 min Play

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Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring

The documentary Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring traces the journey taken by the characters in the classic novel. In addition to offering insight into the characters, the filmmakers show what real-life works shaped the author's imagination as he created one of the most beloved books of the 20th century.

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0

2003 Documentary 57 min Play

6.5

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

A documentary about the influences on Tolkien, covering in brief his childhood and how he detested the onslaught of industry through the idyllic countryside, moving on to describe his fighting experience from WWI, and closing with a look at the Finnish inspiration for the scholar's self-invented languages of Elfish. In between are interviews with the cast of the films and some clips, by far the most from "The Fellowship of the Ring", but a few glimpses of Rohan riders (from "The Two ...

NR

6.5

2001 Documentary 60 min Play

8.8

The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring

A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes (personally selected by Peter Jackson), this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the greatest adventure film franchise was born.

NR

8.8

2002 Documentary 84 min Play

7.3

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.

PG-13

7.3

2022 Documentary 103 min Play

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The Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

Aaron Paul, Vince Gilligan and other cast members, producers and crew share stories and footage from the making of "El Camino."

PG-13

7

2019 Documentary 13 min Play

8.4

No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad

A documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.

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8.4

2013 Documentary 136 min Play

TV 8.2

Autopsy

Explore the world of forensic science through photos and case studies of several of the country's leading autopsy experts, including forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden.

NR HBO

8.2

1994 Documentary 51 min Play

TV 8.1

Kratts’ Creatures

Kratts' Creatures is a children's television program on PBS. The show was hosted by the Kratt Brothers, Chris and Martin. It also featured Shannon Duff as Allison Baldwin and Ron Rubin as the voice of an animated anthropomorphic dinosaur. The show introduced its viewers to the world of animals. 50 episodes were produced in total. The show ran for only one season on PBS from June 3, 1996 until August 9, 1996. Then after cancellation, aired reruns until June 9, 2000. It also aired reruns on ...

TV-Y PBS

8.1

1996 Comedy 30 min Play

TV 7.6

Zoboomafoo

Zoboomafoo is an American children's television series that aired from January 25, 1999, to April 28, 2001, and is still shown today in syndication depending on the area, and it is regularly shown on PBS Kids Sprout. A total of 65 episodes were aired. A creation of the Kratt Brothers, it features a talking Coquerel's Sifaka, a type of lemur, named Zoboomafoo, or Zoboo for short, and a collection of repeat animal guests. Every episode begins with the Kratt brothers in "Animal Junction", a ...

TV-Y PBS Kids

7.6

1999 Comedy 29 min Play

TV 8.3

A Very Brady Renovation

The six remaining members of the iconic sitcom join forces with HGTV stars to renovate the iconic real-life “Brady Bunch” home in Los Angeles.

NR HGTV

8.3

2019 Documentary N/A Play

6.4

Bill Nye: Science Guy

Bill Nye is retiring his kid show act in a bid to become more like his late professor, astronomer Carl Sagan. Sagan dreamed of launching a spacecraft that could revolutionize interplanetary exploration. Bill sets out to accomplish Sagan's mission, but he is pulled away when he is challenged by evolution and climate change contrarians to defend the scientific consensus. Can Bill show the world why science matters in a culture increasingly indifferent to evidence?

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6.4

2017 Documentary 95 min Play

TV 4.0

Bill Nye Saves the World

Bill Nye explores science and its impact on politics, society and pop culture. Each episode tackles a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry.

TV-14 Netflix

4.0

2017 Documentary 1 min Play

TV 8.2

Bill Nye the Science Guy

It's "Mr. Wizard" for a different decade. Bill Nye is the Science Guy, a host who's hooked on experimenting and explaining. Picking one topic per show (like the human heart or electricity), Nye gets creative with teaching kids and adults alike the nuances of science.

TV-Y PBS

8.2

1993 Comedy 30 min Play

TV 8.7

The Most Dangerous Ways to School

They climb up mountainous paths, swim across rivers or fight their way through icy wastelands with -50 degrees Celsius. Their path takes them through amazing natural landscapes, producing spectacular scenery for a very ordinary task. The participants, at times without shoes and for days at end, are mere students on their way to school.

NR ARTE

8.7

2013 Documentary 43 min Play

7.5

One Brick at a Time: Making the LEGO Batman Movie

Documentary on the Lego Batman Movie.

NR

7.5

2017 Documentary 15 min Play

5.0

Super Mario Bros: This Ain’t No Video Game

A documentary about the making of the live-action Super Mario Bros. movie.

NR

5.0

2014 Documentary 56 min Play

6

The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special

A promotional concert/behind the scenes special for the American release of Pokémon: The Movie 2000.

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6

2000 Documentary 23 min Play

TV 8.9

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.

TV-PG CNN

8.9

2013 Documentary 42 min Play

TV 8.2

Anthony Bourdain: The Layover

The Layover is a travel and food show on the Travel Channel hosted by Anthony Bourdain. The show premiered on November 21, 2011 in an episode based on Singapore. The format and the content of the show are based on what a traveler can do, eat, visit and enjoy within 24 to 48 hours in a city. Each episode starts with the host landing at the city, with the clock starting the countdown until the time that he will leave the city. As a seasoned traveler, he meets up with locals and explores the ...

TV-PG Travel Channel

8.2

2011 Documentary 54S min Play

TV 8.5

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Anthony Bourdain uncovers the best cuisine across the world. At each location, Tony dives headfirst into life's colorful and rich pageant, bringing his intellectual curiosity, empathy, wit and boundless appetite.

TV-PG Travel Channel

8.5

2005 Documentary 60 min Play

TV 7.6

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

Follow Gordon Ramsay as he meets with indigenous people around the globe to learn about the cultures, dishes and flavors unique to each location. Each episode concludes with Ramsay challenging himself with a local food legend by his side - putting his newfound skills to the test as they cook a feast together for the natives.

NR National Geographic

7.6

2019 Documentary 47 min Play

TV 7.3

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Host Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants — diners, drive-ins and dives — that have been doing it right for decades.

TV-G Food Network

7.3

2007 Documentary 30 min Play

TV 7.5

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

Discover the untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV. Hear harrowing accounts from former child stars and crew who probe the balance of power in the industry and reveal an era that inflicted lasting wounds still felt today.

TV-14 Investigation Discovery

7.5

2024 Crime N/A Play

TV 6.5

Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing

In this eye-opening documentary exposé, teens and parents reveal disturbing accounts of abuse and exploitation within the world of child influencers.

TV-MA Netflix

6.5

2025 Documentary N/A Play

7.6

Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump

A look behind the scenes of Robert Zemeckis' 1994 Oscar-winning film, 'Forrest Gump'.

NR

7.6

1994 Documentary 30 min Play

TV 7.9

Ultimate Warfare

An exciting look at some of the greatest battlefield conflicts in modern history. Using cutting-edge CGI animation and "on the ground" interviews to bring a new perspective to each battle, every episode profiles the decisive missions, heroes, and weapons, all of which played critical roles in turning the tide within historic battles.

NR Military Channel

7.9

2012 Documentary 60 min Play

6.9

Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look

Celebrate Disney+ Day with a special look at the Star Wars original series Andor.

PG-13

6.9

2022 Documentary 10 min Play

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Andor

Andor Stern is the only Brazilian survivor of the Holocaust. In this documentary, he goes back in his memories to relive the deportation to Auschwitz at age 16, and the daily conquest of a free life.

NR

0

2022 Documentary 75 min Play

TV 6.0

Sons of Guns

Sons of Guns is a reality television series that airs on the Discovery Channel. The series centers on Red Jacket Firearms LLC, a Louisiana-based business that manufactures and sells custom weapons. Will Hayden is the founder and owner of the shop, while his daughter and business partner Stephanie manages the office. As on the Discovery Channel series MythBusters, this show practices a degree of self-censorship and safety-consciousness. Each episode begins with a staff member warning ...

TV-14 Discovery

6.0

2011 Documentary 60 min Play

TV 7.1

Mythbusters Jr.

Six of America’s most talented kids get a chance to show off their amazing ingenuity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills as they tackle myths similar to those seen in MythBusters, ranging from driving, explosions, chemistry, physics, popular culture and more.

TV-PG Science

7.1

2019 Documentary 2 min Play