
Marvels of modern science, including the U.S. Army's latest tanks; pretty models demonstrate massage and exercise machines.


Marvels of modern science, including the U.S. Army's latest tanks; pretty models demonstrate massage and exercise machines.
1941-02-21
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7.8Before the internet. Before social media. Before breaking news. The victims of Thalidomide had to rely on something even more extraordinary to fight their corner: Investigative journalism. This is the story of how Harold Evans fought and won the battle of his and many other lives.
0.0A large iron meteorite is found by two enthusiasts. But who owns it? A subtle film about property rights that develops into a philosophical and slightly absurd story.
7.8Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old black mother and sharecropper, was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Common in Jim Crow South, few women spoke up in fear for their lives. Not Recy Taylor, who bravely identified her rapists. The NAACP sent its chief rape investigator Rosa Parks, who rallied support and triggered an unprecedented outcry for justice. The film exposes a legacy of physical abuse of black women and reveals Rosa Parks’ intimate role in Recy Taylor’s story.
0.050 minutes of fast-paced hatha yoga for physical conditioning.
0.0Documentary about humankind’s first walk on the moon with Apollo 11, NASA’s first test mission of Orion for beyond low-space orbit, and Mars 1, the upcoming first manned mission to the red planet.
6.0The discovery of neuroplasticity, the fact that thoughts can change the structure and function of our brains, even into old age, is one of the most important breakthroughs in our understanding of the brain in recent times. In The Brain That Changes Itself, Dr Norman Doidge explores the profound implications of the changing brain in a way that will permanently alter the way we look at human possibility and human nature. The documentary examines a blind man who sinks a basketball; a woman with half a brain who leads a normal life; learning disorders, strokes and brain traumas that are improved and cured; and chronic pain that is alleviated. The vast expanse of the brain's possibility is still unrealized.
6.7During the worst days of World War II, the British government asks the mathematician Alan Turing to unravel the mysteries of the German Enigma encryption machine, an impossible task to accomplish without the invaluable information that Hans-Thilo Schmidt, a disenchanted but greedy German citizen, had been handing over to the French secret services since 1931.
Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming explains, demonstrates, and discusses the Eight Pieces of Brocade (jian shen ba duan jin), a qigong practice for health and wellbeing. The Eight Pieces of Brocade is a sequence of eight movements intended to build qi, promote blood circulation, assist the immune system, strengthen the internal organs, and energize the body. Dr. Yang teaches both sitting and standing variations of the practice.
10.0A multi-award winning biography covering the life and career of legendary screen and stage actor/director Laurence Olivier.
7.5Ken Russell revisits the life of Elgar, with musical background provided by the composer's works.
Chunyi Lin teaches introduces viewers to his Spring Forest Qigong system, with a focus on practices for health and wellness.
6.8On June 6, 1944, the Allied Forces executed Operation Overlord, the largest seaborne invasion in history, storming the beaches of Normandy. This pivotal event, known as D-Day, liberated France and Western Europe. A new documentary features interviews with historians, experts, and eyewitnesses, providing detailed insights into the events leading up to this crucial day that played a vital role in bringing an end to World War II.
0.0P90X® is a complete 90-day home fitness system designed to get you in the best shape of your life. 01 CHEST & BACK - Targeted strength and definition workout 02 PLYOMETRICS - Explosive jumping cardio routine 03 SHOULDERS & ARMS - Potent combination of pressing, curling, and fly movements 04 YOGA X - Combines strength, balance, flexibility, and breath work 05 LEGS & BACK - squat, lunge, and pull for a total-body workout 06 KENPO X - Intense cardiovascular workout with punching and kicking 07 X STRETCH - Achieve a higher level of athleticism over a longer period of time 08 CORE SYNERGISTICS - Build and support multiple muscle groups while conditioning your body. 09 CHEST, SHOULDERS, & TRICEPS - Target both large and small upper-body muscles 10 BACK & BICEPS - Flex those powerful biceps and focus on toning and tightening these showcase arm muscles. 11 CARDIO X - A fun, low-impact cardio routine 12 AB RIPPER X - Sculpt the six-pack abs of your dreams
6.5The story of Italian cinema under Fascism, a sophisticated film industry built around the founding of the Cinecittà studios and the successful birth of a domestic star system, populated by very peculiar artists among whom stood out several beautiful, magnetic, special actresses; a dark story of war, drugs, sex, censorship and tragedy.
0.0"Return to the Overlook" is a behind-the-scenes featurette exploring the meticulous recreation of the iconic Overlook Hotel for Doctor Sleep. Cast and crew reflect on revisiting Stephen King’s haunted landmark, blending nostalgia with new nightmares as they bring a modern continuation to The Shining legacy.
0.0A dinosaur-obsessed teen and his filmmaker father travel the world interviewing paleontologists about the latest discoveries, tracking down the crew of Jurassic Park, digging up 150-million-year-old bones, and meeting dino fanatics of all walks of life.
6.4A short documentary about the making of "The Great Dictator."
7.1The Katyn massacre, carried out by the Soviet NKVD in 1940, was only one of many unspeakable crimes committed by Stalin's ruthless executioners over three decades. The mass murder of thousands of Polish officers was part of a relentless purge, the secrets and details of which have only recently been partially revealed.
0.0"The Beginning" is one of three Johnathan Demme & Jodie Foster documentary features included in the physical release of Silence of the Lambs.This part focuses on the early beginnings of the script and story and how it came to unfold.