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Alan King: Inside the Comedy Mind

From the private collection of comic and producer Alan King comes fascinating and entertaining one-on-one conversations with the world's greatest comics. Bob Hope, George Burns, Robin Williams, Jerry Lewis, David Brenner, Jack Lemmon, Howie Mandel, Andrew Dice Clay, Whoopi Goldberg, Rita Rudner. The list goes on and on. (65 x 30')

The Art of Victory

The Art of Victory What constitutes “Victory” and how do societies, corporations and individuals sustain survival, growth and dominance in our world? Based on the acclaimed book by Gregory Copley, this thought provoking and award winning documentary explores vital issues from terrorism to climate change to the global economy. (1x48')

Blood & Oil: The Middle East in World War I

The devastating conflict and Western political intrigue that laid the foundation for wars, coups, revolts and military interventions in the Middle East begins here. After the end of World War 1, most of the Ottoman Empire was carved up into "spheres of influence", controlled mostly by the British and French. The remaining territories became the modern state of Turkey in 1923- after a five-year struggle by Turkish Nationalists against Western domination. This documentary film follows the conflict from the Ottoman Empire's entry into the Great War in October 1914 to the Allied victory and declaration of the new Turkish Republic in 1923, and the hostilities that have plagued the region since. (1 x 112')

The Color of Change

Prior to 1947 when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, African-Americans were stonewalled from baseball and forced to form their own league. Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige and "Cool Papa" Bell "barnstormed" their places into American history. Former Negro League player and manager Buck O'Neil, along with Bryan Burwell (HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel and Inside the NFL), recount the trials and tribulations of the baseball league built by racism and its ultimate demise. Features Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith. (1 x 60') High Definition.

The Hidden China

The Hidden China See a side of China that no one ever told you existed through access to exclusive interviews and on camera visits to areas strictly forbidden to journalists. Discover a China that is rapidly changing from a state run disaster to the world's most powerful economy. (HD, 1 x 60')

The Lost City in the Sky

Located high on the eastern slope of the Andes, the giant walls, terraces and ramps of Machu Picchu would seem to have been cut naturally in the continuous rock formations, but these 500-year-old ancient Incan ruins stand in a most-pristine condition as a testament of Incan architecture. Lost City in the Sky is an exploration into the reputed function and engineering marvel surrounding one of the most intriguing historical sites in the world. (HD, 1 x 60')

Man of a Thousand Faces

Man of a Thousand Faces His face is recognizable to millions of fans around the world. Perhaps the hardest working man in Hollywood, James Hong is immortalized in this visually stunning and powerful film. (HD, 1 x 84')

Mosque

Islam is a religion that remains a mystery to most Westerners. This television special provides an introduction to Islam that begins with a tour of a Muslim mosque in Cairo. The common roots of Christianity, Judaism and Islam are highlighted. (1 x 30')

Museums of Industry

Have you ever wondered how certain items that we use or see almost every day of our lives were created and developed? We take an interesting and entertaining look at how clocks, games, books, expensive automobiles, chocolates, cameras, film, records, compact discs and even beer have been carefully designed to please the world's consumers. (26 x 30')

One Giant Leap, 50 Years of the American Space Program

This compelling award winning documentary traces the exciting 50 year history of the U.S. Manned Space Program. Hosted by Corbin Bernsen, it features original NASA footage and interviews with shuttle astronauts and others involved in one of the greatest achievements in human history. (1 X 60')

Reinventing the Wheel

Through the ages there have always been farsighted entrepreneurs and imaginative thinkers who were able to seize the opportunity and create useful inventions that would change the course of history and the lives of Earth's people. Throughout the world, even today, there are new products being invented that may very well have equal impact on civilization. We look at these people and their inventions. (9 x 30')

Requiem

Requiem Sharks . . . one of our planet’s most misunderstood predators. This award winning program documents the true nature of these amazing creatures with stunning up close cinematography and reveals why their conservation is so vital to the oceans’ ecosystems. (HD, 1 x 52')

The Story of Open Hearts

A group of 120 medical professionals took time away from their practices to journey nearly 4,000 miles on a week-long mission of mercy to Peru. Armed with modern surgical and diagnostic equipment, supplies and medicines, they performed life-saving operations and provided crucial health care to hundreds of Peruvians in desperate need of medical treatment. Open Hearts documents the story of the doctors, nurses and volunteers and the impoverished patients who received medical care they could never have received otherwise. (HD, 1 X 60')

The Teachings of Jon

This award-winning, soul touching and funny documentary about Jon, a 40 year old man with Down Syndrome, ponders the serious questions of how we value each other and what is truly important in life. Although Jon has an IQ of 20 and doesn’t talk, he has an important purpose here….not necessarily to learn, but to teach.

Winner of the 2007 Telly Award for Outstanding Documentary, The Teachings of Jon continues to capture the attention of audiences everywhere. It is an inspirational film the whole family can watch and appreciate together. (1 X 60')

Trading with the Enemy

The time is now! The place is Havana, Cuba! This documentary lets the Cuban people tell us what life is like in their country. Their opinions are their own. They are not influenced by politics inside, or outside, of Cuba. A fascinating look at the island republic and its people. (1 x 40')

Uncounted

An explosive new documentary that shows how the election fraud that changed the outcome of the 2004 election led to even greater fraud in 2006 and now looms as an unbridled threat to the outcome of the 2008 election. A controversial look at the American electoral system by Emmy award-winning director David Earnhardt. (1 x 80')