The fourth episode of the series takes viewers on a fascinating journey through the unique and diverse landscapes of Australia, a continent that drifted apart during the time of the dinosaurs. Isolated for millions of years, the weird and wonderful animals marooned here are like nowhere else on Earth. From the vast deserts to lush rainforests, this episode showcases the incredible wildlife that calls this continent home. The film highlights the fascinating behaviors and adaptations of Australia's native animals, including the elusive dingo, kangaroos, and the iconic Tasmanian devil. It also sheds light on the challenges these creatures face in a rapidly changing world, emphasizing the impact of human activities on their survival and underscoring the importance of preserving these environments and the incredible creatures that inhabit them. The stunning cinematography and intimate footage capture the beauty and struggles of Australia's wildlife, making this documentary a visual treat and a must-watch for anyone interested in wildlife and conservation.
Drawing from over 100 hours of never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives for over 50 years, award-winning director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Set to a rich orchestral score from legendary composer Philip Glass, the film offers an unprecedented, intimate portrait of Jane Goodall - a trailblazer who defied the odds to become one of the world's most admired conservationists, her early explorations and research in Tanzania, the relationship with her cameraman and husband Hugo Van Lawick, and the chimpanzees that were the subject of her study.
A thrilling deep dive into the creative storm that brought a cultural phenomenon to life. This anniversary documentary explores the wild and often unpredictable journey behind Spielberg’s 1975 masterpiece — from Peter Benchley’s novel to the birth of the modern blockbuster. Featuring rare outtakes, unearthed behind-the-scenes footage, and candid interviews, it reveals how a troubled production, a malfunctioning mechanical shark, and a visionary young director came together to ignite a worldwide obsession with the ocean’s most misunderstood predator. Both a tribute and a revelation, it offers the most definitive look yet at how cinematic history was made.
JFK and the Bay of Pigs; on the brink of total war during Cuban Missile Crisis; early Vietnam; JFK's attempts at peace with Khrushchev; JFK assassinated.
In July 1970, Jimi Hendrix stepped onto the stage of the Atlanta Pop Festival before an audience of more than 300,000 people—the largest American crowd of his career. This film presents rare, restored footage of that historic Independence Day performance, where he delivered unforgettable renditions of classics like Hey Joe, Voodoo Child (Slight Return), and The Star-Spangled Banner. Alongside the music, interviews with Hendrix, his bandmates Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox, and contemporaries such as Paul McCartney provide insight into his artistry and state of mind at the time. Framed against the cultural backdrop of Vietnam, civil rights struggles, and the countercultural movement, this documentary captures not only a milestone concert, but also the moment Hendrix became both a symbol and a voice for a restless generation.
This rockumentary-style presidential portrait shows how Jimmy Carter reinvigorated a post-Watergate America-with the music of the counterculture, including the Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Jimmy Buffett. Low on campaign funds and lacking in name recognition, Carter relied on support from these artists to give him a crucial boost in the Democratic primaries. Once Carter was elected, the musicians became frequent guests in the White House.
The stunning cinematography and intimate footage capture the beauty and struggles of Australia's wildlife, making this documentary a visual treat and a must-watch for anyone interested in wildlife and conservation.