The New York Times Presents
A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.…
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Series Like History 101
If you liked History 101, this Cinento mix gives you more titles with a similar feeling, rhythm, tension, comfort level, and after-watch taste. Start with 16 picks, then load more when you want a wider path.
Series Like History 101
Eli Roth's History of Horror
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.…
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Mind Field
Explore the surprising things we know (and don’t know) about why people are the way they are through expert interviews, rare footage from historical experiments, and brand-new, gro…
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The Real History of Science Fiction
The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and liter…
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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded o…
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Explained
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.…
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Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On
Porn has gone mainstream; the question is, can we handle it? This exploration of the intersection of sex and technology is told through the stories of the people whose lives are de…
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Voir
Film lovers examine the cinematic moments that thrilled, perplexed, challenged and forever changed them in this collection of visual essays.…
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Medal of Honor
Honoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.…
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How to Become a Mob Boss
This darkly satirical how-to guide explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses and their tactics for success.…
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Welcome to Wrexham
Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of …
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Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
A portrait of celebrated filmmaker David Chase: his life, his career and his groundbreaking work on the HBO original series The Sopranos.…
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Drug Lords
Witness the stories of history's most notorious kingpins, their terrifying enforcers, and the men and women who've sworn to bring them down.…
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Robbie Williams
After 25 years of his record-breaking solo career, Robbie looks back on his younger self and reflects on a lifetime spent in the spotlight.…
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Last Chance U
In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.…
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Hulk Hogan: Real American
Before he was Hulk Hogan, he was Terry Bollea. Uncover the man behind the legend in this unfiltered documentary featuring his very last interview.…
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The Walking Dead: Origins
The Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of the zombie apocalypse from the …
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Cursed Films
A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of…
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How to Become a Tyrant
The documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.…
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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Turning points in ancient Roman history and some of the Empire's greatest stories are brought to life in this drama documentary series.…
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Last Chance U: Basketball
Hit the hardwood in East Los Angeles as a coach with strong convictions leads young men who hope to fulfill major college potential.…
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Pee-wee as Himself
A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts tracing the life of the imaginative artist.…
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What Happened, Brittany Murphy?
An in-depth, intimate character portrait exploring the life and career and mysterious circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 90’s actress and rising star, Brittany Murphy. T…
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I AM A KILLER
Death row inmates convicted of capital murder give a firsthand account of their crimes in this documentary series.…
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Hip Hop Evolution
Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural movement begin? We trace hip-hop back t…
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Arnold
This intimate docuseries follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's multifaceted life and career, from bodybuilding champ to Hollywood icon to politician.…
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Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War
With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.…
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The Last Movie Stars
A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love,…
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Haunted
Real people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, re-created through chilling re-enactments.…
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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 celebrit…
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The Movies That Made Us
These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.…
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Chef's Table
Meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts.…
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Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends
Louis Theroux which delves into the weirder fringes of American society.…
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Greatest Events of World War II in Colour
Using highly advanced colourisation techniques, critical moments from World War II, from Stalingrad to The Battle of Britain, are shown in a whole new light.…
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Escaping Twin Flames
A couple built a spiritual business to help people find true love. Now, former followers are sharing their disturbing practices in this docuseries.…
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Formula 1: Drive to Survive
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.…
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Broken
This investigative docuseries shows how negligence and deceit in the production and marketing of popular consumer items can result in dire outcomes.…
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The Beatles: Get Back
The three-part documentary series, compiled from over 60 hours of unseen footage, captures the warmth, camaraderie, and creative genius that defined the legacy of music's most icon…
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Trump: An American Dream
Friends, associates and critics reveal the truly American story of Donald Trump, the brash businessman who defied the odds to become U.S. president.…
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