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The Jacksons: An American Dream
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The Jacksons: An American Dream

1992
Before they were stars, the Jackson 5 were just ordinary kids born into a blue-collar family from Gary, Ind. Family patriarch Joe (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) knows they're destined for stardom, but their eventual fame brings problems of its own. Angela Bassett, Margaret Avery and Holly Robinson Peete co-star in this Emmy Award-winning miniseries that reveals the tumult and triumph behind one of the biggest acts in pop music history.

Directed by:

  • Karen Arthur
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    Evolution
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    Evolution

    2002
    Covering all facets of the evolutionary process, this comprehensive PBS documentary -- narrated by actor Liam Neeson -- looks at everything from the genesis of Charles Darwin's natural selection theory to the clash between science and spirituality. Via computer animation, dramatic re-creations, film clips and expert interviews, the seven-part series presents a definitive view of how evolution has changed our perceptions of the world.

    Directed by:

  • David Espar
  • Susan K. Lewis
  • Alastair Reid
  • Joel Olicker
  • Kate Churchill
  • Richard Hutton
  • Gail Willumsen
  • Noel Buckner
  • Robert Whittlesey
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    Midsomer Murders: Bantling Boy
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    Midsomer Murders: Bantling Boy

    2005
    Chief Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles) and Sgt. Scott (John Hopkins) have another tough case on their hands when horse trainer Bruce Hartley (Simon Kunz) turns up dead after promising to reveal the reason his father mysteriously bequeathed a thoroughbred to four Midsomer residents. As more murders occur and the horse falls ill, the detectives delve deep into the hidden secrets of the aristocracy in their efforts to track down the killer.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Hellings
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    Masterpiece Mystery!: Poirot: Mystery of the Blue Train
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    Masterpiece Mystery!: Poirot: Mystery of the Blue Train

    2006
    Riding the Blue Train through France on her way to the Riviera, British heiress Katherine Grey (Georgina Rylance) gets pulled into an investigation of the murder of Ruth Kettering (Jaime Murray), a wealthy American woman. David Suchet reprises his role as famed Belgian inspector Hercule Poirot in this made-for-television adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic mystery novel, co-starring Elliott Gould as the victim's millionaire father.

    Directed by:

  • Hettie MacDonald
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    Egypt's Golden Empire
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    Egypt's Golden Empire

    2002
    This three-part program tracks the development of Egypt's glorious New Kingdom, a majestic era marked by the rise of powerful rulers, the birth of a sophisticated civilization and advances in art, culture and politics that would influence the world for years to come. Originally broadcast on PBS, the series blends archival documents and ancient artifacts with on-location footage and expert interviews to weave a complex but compelling narrative.

    Directed by:

  • Richard Bradley
  • James Hawes
  • Ciara Byrne
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    Frontline: Facing Death
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    Frontline: Facing Death

    2010
    This powerful installment of the long-running PBS series takes a look at the complex -- and often agonizing -- end-of-life decisions that must be made by physicians, those facing the prospect of death and their loved ones. Doctors, patients and families discuss key issues such as when to disconnect a breathing tube, when to continue treatment, when to bring in hospice and the affordability of the mounting costs associated with end-of-life care.

    Directed by:

  • Miri Navasky
  • Karen O'Connor
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    1940s House
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    1940s House

    2001
    Combining family values with the formats of MTV's "Real World" and public television's educational programming, this time-travel experiment puts a modern family, the Hymers, in 1940s-style London home during World War II. Michael and Lyn, their daughter Kirstie, and Kirstie's sons Ben and Thomas submit to the hardships of wartime Britain, including food rationing, sewing blackout curtains and building an air-raid shelter.

    Directed by:

  • Caroline Ross-Pirie
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    The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
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    The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo

    2005
    Rita Moreno narrates this documentary that chronicles the life of artist Frida Kahlo. The biography reveals Kahlo's story in conjunction with events that defined the times in which she lived and that shaped her life and artwork. Kahlo's tragedies and triumphs are examined, from her childhood through to her debilitating accident, her moving self-portraits, an affair with Russian radical Leon Trotsky and a tumultuous marriage to muralist Diego Rivera.

    Directed by:

  • Amy Stechler
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    Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction: Season 1
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    Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction: Season 1

    1997
    Actor James Brolin hosts this anthology TV series that challenges viewers to determine whether the stories presented are true or false. Largely centered on supernatural occurrences, episodes each consist of five logic-defying tales -- some based on real-life experiences and some completely imagined for the show. Strange stories include that of a boy who disappears in a closet and the tale of a dog that returns from the dead.

    Directed by:

  • Alison MacLean
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    Midsomer Murders: The Straw Woman
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    Midsomer Murders: The Straw Woman

    2004
    Victims are being torched throughout Midsomer County in yet another confounding case for Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and his partner, Dan Scott (John Hopkins). Witchcraft, orgies and ancient lore are just some of the surprising details they uncover during their investigation. But rather than applying himself to the case with his customary zeal, Scott is preoccupied by his developing feelings for a local teacher.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Hellings
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    Midsomer Murders: Sauce for the Goose
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    Midsomer Murders: Sauce for the Goose

    2005
    Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and Detective Sgt. Dan Scott (John Hopkins) are left with a bad taste in their mouths when they catch wind of a gruesome murder that took place inside Plummer's Relish Factory. As it turns out, the dead body belongs to the executive of Fieldway Foods -- one of the Plummers' biggest rivals. But Mrs. Plummer has also been receiving threats from an unknown source.

    Directed by:

  • Richard Holthouse
  • Renny Rye
  • Sarah Hellings
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    Masterpiece Mystery!: Poirot: Cards on the Table
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    Masterpiece Mystery!: Poirot: Cards on the Table

    2005
    The enigmatic Mr. Shaitana (Alexander Siddig) hosts an evening of bridge that results in his own murder. Fortunately, four of his eight guests are in the sleuthing business -- including famed Belgian inspector Hercule Poirot (David Suchet). The other four attendees also have something in common: Shaitana suspected that each one had gotten away with murder. Poirot searches for clues in their card play.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Harding
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    Daria: Is It College Yet?
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    Daria: Is It College Yet?

    2002
    The sarcastic animated high schooler returns in this feature-length production. Daria's finishing up high school, but she has to decide which institution of higher learning is best suited to an antisocial intellectual with a passion for pizza!

    Directed by:

  • Karen Disher
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    Two Fat Ladies: The Complete Collection
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    Two Fat Ladies: The Complete Collection

    1997
    In this popular British series that's part cooking show, part travelogue and part comedy, Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa Dickson-Wright cook up a storm as they crisscross the English countryside on a classic Triumph motorcycle and sidecar. The larger-than-life duo encourages people to enjoy the moment with rich and satisfying recipes that are anything but heart-friendly, washing the meals down with outrageous tales of their past misadventures.

    Directed by:

  • Patricia Llewellyn
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    The Impressionists
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    The Impressionists

    2006
    This sweeping BBC miniseries dramatizes the lives of the French impressionists who boldly created a new style of painting. Reminiscing about his life, 80-year-old Claude Monet (Julian Glover) recalls his experiences in Paris with maverick painters. His contemporaries, Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne and Édouard Manet, endured poverty, social upheaval and derision from the art establishment. Richard Armitage plays the young Monet.

    Directed by:

  • Tim Dunn
  • Mary Downes
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    Frontline: The Madoff Affair
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    Frontline: The Madoff Affair

    2009
    Sentenced to 150 years in federal prison, Bernie Madoff perpetrated the largest financial fraud in history. Following a timeline dating back to the 1960s, Frontline takes you inside the web of deception that snagged investors for $65 billion.

    Directed by:

  • Martin Smith
  • Marcela Gaviria
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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