Across the United States, a growing wave of censorship is turning libraries into battlegrounds. This gripping documentary follows a group of librarians in Texas, Florida, and beyond who refuse to stay silent as book bans spread through schools and communities. What begins as a local fight over reading lists becomes a powerful defense of free thought, truth, and democracy itself. Through emotional testimonies and scenes of quiet defiance, the film reveals how the right to read is being tested like never before. As pressure mounts from political groups and extremist movements, these librarians stand their ground—facing threats, intimidation, and public outrage to protect the stories that shape us all. Their courage transforms a profession built on order and access into a movement for freedom, reminding us that knowledge, once lost, is the hardest thing to reclaim.
Stephen Fry embarks on a fascinating journey to discover the stories behind some of the world’s most fantastic beasts. Discover the magic and mystery behind humanity's timeless fascination with mythical creatures in this captivating documentary. Journey through history to uncover the origins of legendary beasts that have captured our imaginations for centuries. Why do these fantastical beings still enchant us in today's world of science and technology? This film reveals the hidden truths behind the myths, showing how real animals often inspired these legendary tales. Embark on an exhilarating adventure to uncover the secrets of beloved mythical creatures, from dragons and unicorns to the phoenix and the elusive Loch Ness Monster. Explore the labyrinthine corridors of the Natural History Museum, meet experts who shed light on ancient legends, and see how cutting-edge technology brings these creatures to life on the big screen. This documentary offers a mesmerizing blend of history, science, and fantasy, showing that the natural world holds wonders that rival even the most magical beasts. Don't miss this enchanting exploration that will leave you questioning what might still be out there, waiting to be discovered.
As Michelle's loved ones cope with her sudden death, her work to unmask the Golden State Killer lives on. After inheriting Michelle's 37 boxes of case files, Paul Haynes and Billy Jensen work alongside Patton Oswalt, to finish her book.
In 1979, law enforcement is thrilled when the East Area Rapist attacks abruptly stop in Northern California. But in reality, the East Area Rapist had only moved 400 miles south, to commit a number of gruesome murders in the Santa Barbara area, where he would become known as the Original Night Stalker. Michelle McNamara ultimately came up with the name 'Golden State Killer' cause he terrorized up and down the state. Michelle starts to write a true crime book that would transcend the genre because the way she humanized all of the victims.
Michelle McNamara and her editors agree to push her book deadline after being granted access to the Orange County Sheriff's Department's East Area Rapist / Original Night Stalker room. After everybody realized the killer moved south, that story exploded. The hope was that by having greater public attention, the right person gave the right tip.
After four decades of searching for him, they got a one hundred percent match to the Golden State Killer's DNA. As 72-year-old former police officer Joe DeAngelo's arrest unfolds in real time, chilling facts materialize that illuminate Michelle McNamara's prescience in her book's epilogue.
As pressure mounts from political groups and extremist movements, these librarians stand their ground—facing threats, intimidation, and public outrage to protect the stories that shape us all. Their courage transforms a profession built on order and access into a movement for freedom, reminding us that knowledge, once lost, is the hardest thing to reclaim.