No other dictator had such charm and sex appeal; no other dictator so cannily combined the lure of oil and the implied threat of terror to turn Western powers into cowed appeasers. Muammar Gaddafi’s story is a study in the exercise of absolute power, told not by politicians but by those who directly served the late Libyan leader whose rule, underpinned by oil revenue of $4 billion a month, was amongst the most unforgiving of any modern despot.
Jameela Jamil finds out if it’s true that children are being exposed to more pornography than ever before – and what the effects of that might be. With smartphones and tablets making it easier than ever to get hold of the most explicit images, there are fears that each generation is seeing porn earlier than the one before, so Jameela meets teenagers across the country to hear from them what impact it has had on their attitudes and behaviour. With an exclusive survey, the biggest of its kind, revealing the truth about how much porn kids really see, she also talks to those behind some of the mostly commonly viewed material, including one of Britain’s best known porn stars and rap artist Skepta, to see if they are worried about who’s watching. She visits a family whose eight-year-old son was unexpectedly exposed to hardcore porn and, as she hears how it has directly affected people’s lives, Jameela asks if teaching children about porn could be the answer – and if so, at what age that should start.
Over 14 days, a candidate’s true character is exposed through physical and mental challenges. Discovery Channel was granted special access to document this grueling test of wills and wits from the inside for TWO WEEKS IN HELL. The Green Berets rely on creative, innovative, and stealthy tactics to destabilize an enemy from within a hostile environment. A Green Beret candidate may think he’s the right man for the job, but the Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) will find out. The selection process is a brutal test designed to mentally and physically smash men down to their core.
Not since the classic PUMPING IRON has a film captured all the passion, pain and power behind the world of competitive bodybuilding.
Academy Award nominee Mickey Rourke narrates the illuminating (New York Daily News) and gorgeous (Village Voice) documentary about seven rivals Phil Heath, Kai Greene, Branch Warren, Dennis Wolf, Victor Martinez, Ben Pakulski, Hidetada Yamagishi and Roelly Winklaar as they battle for the title of Mr. Olympia. But beyond the gym, the stage, and the misconceptions about the sport, how far will each of them go to achieve the ultimate in extreme physical perfection? Experience this fascinating (Washington Post) true story of discipline, defeat, redemption and triumph, featuring special appearances by Michael Jai White, Lou Ferrigno and many others!
Once relegated to the margins of society, pornography has become one of the most visible and profitable sectors of the cultural industries in the United States. It is estimated that the pornography industry’s annual revenue has reached $13 billion. At the same time, the content of pornography has become more aggressive, more overtly sexist and racist. Going beyond the debate of liberal versus conservative, this film features the voices of consumers, critics, and pornography producers and performers. It paints a nuanced portrait of how pleasure and pain, commerce and power, and liberty and responsibility are intertwined in the most intimate parts of our sexual identities and relationships.
Susan Sarandon narrates this all-new visually-stunning and thought-provoking documentary based upon New York Times best-selling author Dan Burstein’s book “Secrets of the Code,” which takes a look at the controversy surrounding the best-selling book and blockbuster film “The Da Vinci Code.” Secrets of the Code is a sweeping exploration of some of the world’s greatest mysteries.
Secrets of the Code is one of the better documentaries obviously basking in the glow of Dan Brown’s mega-success with his novel The Da Vinci Code. Featuring the most ubiquitous experts within the mini-industry of videos examining The Da Vinci Code from a number of angles, Secrets first offers a brisk re-introduction to the major thesis in Brown’s story, i.e., that Jesus Christ had descendants through his wife, Mary Magdalene, and the Holy Grail is not a cup but rather the Jesus-Mary bloodline.
A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
Power and speed – they are the basic elements of running sports! Speed way, Drag Racing, Drift, Rally: The number of the sports is many and each has own stimulation. The film visits enthusiastic participants of the Hungarian amateur running sports who are devoting everything to their actual sport. It is the running itself making them happy and not the prize. As for the cars and motorbikes, they are often driving at deadly speed on the asphalt or terrain in special on special races organised often by themselves.
We are at the dawn of the Age of Biology… Scientists have already decoded the entire human genome, a magnificent achievement in itself, but how can the human race expect to benefit from this important milestone? Must-see startling documentary.
Genetic screening is already being used to eliminate disease and scientists are well down the road to successfully repairing DNA. But will we stop at repair or could we go on to improve on our species, to redesign the perfect human? This groundbreaking series explores the limits of a remarkable science. Episode guide and details on next page.
Join author and motorcycle fanatic Paul Carter on his latest adventure –travelling around Australia on a bike fuelled by recycled cooking oil. Paul embarks on a rollicking downright dangerous and often unhinged quest across the continent riding an environmentally friendly motorcycle which was built on a shoestring budget by University of Adelaide students. For a guy who spent twenty years in the oil industry it’s a delicious irony especially since Paul’s around-the-continent ride is sponsored by oil service companies. When Paul Carter is involved there is always bound to be a high-octane adventure — and this journey is no exception.
For the first time ever, experience the rise of CM Punk with CM Punk: Best in the World! From his early days in the Indy circuit to his explosive transformation into the most unabashed, outspoken champion in WWE history, this two-hour documentary traces the life of CM Punk through exclusive NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN footage. Fellow WWE Superstars, close friends and the Voice of the Voiceless himself give you unprecedented access to his revolutionary life. Find out what inspires his blistering pipe-bomb rants, why he is straight-edge, and much more!
I Am Secretly an Important Man’ is a portrait of writer and poet Steven J. Bernstein (aka Jesse Bernstein), one of Seattle’s most celebrated and troubled voices. His angry, surprisingly fresh, lyrical writings are about sensitive souls, drifters and drug addicts, people alienated by a society that refuses to understand them. Bernstein was an integral part of the legendary Seattle rock scene of the late 80′s and early 90s, and in 1991 was dubbed the ‘Godfather of Grunge’ by the British magazine THE INDEPENDENT.
