Home to the world’s best documentaries -- from Academy Award winning classics and box office hits to festival darlings and cult favorites. Nonfiction storytelling at its best, curated by the best.

Blackfish

The story of Tilikum, a captive killer whale that has taken the lives of several people, underscores problems within the sea-park industry, man's relationship to nature, and how little has been learned about these highly intelligent mammals.

Independent Lens

S15, EP8 "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"

Japanese sushi chef Jiro Ono's 10-seat restaurant located in a Tokyo subway station attracts visitors from around the globe.

The Turning Point: XCLD: The Story of Cancel Culture

A nuanced look at the evolution of Cancel Culture, from its history in different forms, to its contemporary genesis on Black Twitter, to where it is today: another divisive issue for people to argue over.

Haiti On Fire

"Haiti on Fire" chronicles Haiti's descent into violence and chaos, documenting the rise of Barbecue and the G9 gang alliance.

From Russia With Lev

A look at the outrageous scheme that led to former President Donald Trump's first impeachment; it follows the much larger-than-life journey of Lev Parnas, a Ukrainian-born hustler and former small-time mafia operator.

Trump: The Criminal Conspiracy Case

Exploring Donald Trump's attempts to allegedly overturn the result of the 2020 US Election.

The Turning Point: Martha's Vineyard v. DeSantis

In September 2022, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis used an undercover recruiter to lure 49 Venezuelan migrants onto the island of Martha's Vineyard with a false promise of jobs and housing; a stunt that fueled a political and media firestorm.

Admissions Granted

In a Supreme Court case pitting Asian American plaintiffs against Harvard University, activists wrestle with hard truths about race, equality, and Asian Americans' precarious status in America, as the fate of affirmative action hangs in the balance.

The Dolly Parton Story: From Rags to Rhinestones

From her humble beginnings in Tennessee, Dolly Parton has not only conquered the Country music scene, but made her mark on the entertainment industry.

Beyoncé: Queen B

Exploring the life and career of award-winning artist Beyoncé, including booming record sales, Grammy awards, movie roles, and her marriage to Jay-Z.

Selena Gomez: Devotion

After a 5-year break from music, Selena Gomez releases her third studio album "Rare" while evolving from a Disney pop star to an award-winning film and TV producer.

Britney Spears: Unbreakable

A look at the glamorous and tumultuous life of pop sensation Britney Spears. From her incredible skyrocketing ascent into stardom to her personal troubles and downfalls, see the inside of the star's life with exclusive interviews.

Independent Lens

S15, EP8 "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"

Japanese sushi chef Jiro Ono's 10-seat restaurant located in a Tokyo subway station attracts visitors from around the globe.

Fake or Fortune?

S7, EP5 "Giacometti"

The team investigates their first piece of sculpture as they try and prove that an abstract plaster head is a missing work by world famous sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

Fake or Fortune?

S7, EP4 "A Double Whodunnit"

Fiona and Philip investigate two rare portraits of black British subjects from the 18th and 19th centuries, both highly unusual in their positive depiction of black sitters at a time when Britain was still heavily engaged in slavery.

Fake or Fortune?

S7, EP3 "Henry Moore"

Discovered in 2012 among 1,500 other works in a Nazi hoard, the team try to deduce whether a small watercolor sketch is the work of famed British 20th century sculptor Henry Moore.

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