"The strange and wonderful world that lies beneath our feet, under leaf, log and rock, peopled by millions of weird and fascinating creatures. Where dragons the size of ants wage war in a teacup-sized arena and the blooming of a single flower comes with the glory and grandeur of a sunrise. Where life and love, death and destiny, dwell for a moment and Creation's dawn each day is a never-ending pageant. Highlighted by the 'Symphony of Spring,' a thrilling musical treat."
Water Birds
"Experience the beauty and variety of these majestic birds once worshipped by primitive man. From the still waters of lagoons and marshes to the wild blue wilderness of the vast oceans, each bird is perfectly designed for its natural habitat. Witness the poetry in motion of the pelican, a master fisherman, diving for his next meal, and the comical antics of wester grebes as they tiptoe across the surface of the water to attract a mate. Also featuring a collection of classical music set to masterful photography of birds in flight.
In Beaver Valley
"Another of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures features a glimpse of nature's own engineer hard at work in the wild. A young male beaver finds himself the head of his own family after successfully wooing a female and her kit, then quickly goes to work building a suitable home before winter arrives. Pressure mounts as a hungry coyote sets his sights on the young family, and a rollicking bevy of playful river otters threatens to derail construction. This 1950 Academy Award-winning short also includes the ill-fated journey of Salmon returning to lay their eggs and a musical interlude featuring the 'soulful serenade of the lovelorn frogs.'"
Mafia Confidential
"Toto Riina was, without a doubt, one of the most ferocious and ruthless Mafia bosses of all time - more than living up to his nicknames, "The Beast" and "The Boss of The Bosses." This fascinating new biography charts his story from poverty-stricken beginnings to head of the Cosa Nostra - via a route littered with crime and indiscriminate murder - to his capture in 1993 and his death behind bars last year. Key episodes and events in his life are revisited through the people who have known, feared or fought him. These include a senior prosecutor in charge of the State-Mafia Pact, his one-time closest aide and trusted driver, a female photographer who became a target, a detective and the wife of one of his victims."
Jane
"Drawing from over 100 hours of previously unseen archival footage, director Brett Morgen tells the story of JANE, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Set to a rich orchestral score from legendary composer Philip Glass, the film offers an intimate portrait of Jane Goodall - a trailblazer who became on of the world's most admired conservationists."
LA 92
"Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests, violence and looting in Los Angeles, LA 92 immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely seen archival footage. Produced by two-time Oscar winner Simon Chinn and Emmy winner Jonathan Chinn and directed by Oscar winners Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin, the film looks at the events of 1992 from a multitude of vantage points, bringing a fresh perspective to a pivotal moment that reverberates to this day."
Sharks vs Dolphins: Blood Battle
"They've shared the ocean for millennia, but scientists have only just begun to understand the complex relationship between sharks and dolphins. Sharks vs. Dolphins follows a team of experts as they travel to the epicenter of this savage struggle - Shark Bay, Australia - to unlock the secrets of shark and dolphin combat using new research and cutting-edge technology."
The Lost City of Machu Picchu
"High in the Peruvian Andes lies the ancient city of Machu Picchu, a lost city of doorways and passages that hint at the ghosts of its past. Who were the mysterious people who built it and why? The answers lie below the surface, and mummy kings wait to share their stories. But will these revelations finally lay the ghosts of Machu Picchu to rest?"
9/11 The Plane That Hit The Pentagon
"On September 11, 2001, one hundred and eighty-four innocent people lost their lives at the Pentagon. It is a fact that is fading from our collective memory. Today, it's not uncommon to find people who don't know that the Pentagon was even a target - let alone the huge number of casualties. Though they helped define a generation, the individual acts of bravery and heroism that took place at the Pentagon are still relatively unknown. This documentary delivers the most complete and largely untold story of what happened behind the walls of one of America's most secretive buildings on September 11, 2001, the day that forever changed the world."
Hubble's Cosmic Journey
"Since it's launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured thousands of stunning images of space, revolutionized our understanding of the universe and become a global icon. To mark it's 25th anniversary, National Geographic Channel tells the definitive story of NASA's most successful science project ever, in Hubble's Cosmic Journey, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson."