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Humanity from Space
Trace humankind's long journey from hunter-gatherer to dominant global species. From the perspective of space, this special uses mind-boggling data and CGI to disclose the breathtaking extent of humanity's influence, revealing how we've transformed our planet and produced an interconnected world of extraordinary complexity.
Expires July 22, 2025
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Life on the Reef | Episode 1
View the reef as tourists enjoy the perfect weather, humpback whales give birth and fire destroys a luxury yacht. On the most protected island in Australia, 20,000 green sea turtles return to the biggest reptilian breeding colony on Earth.
Expires July 23, 2025
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Wild Alaska Live | Episode 1
Watch LIVE for the first time as brown and black bears, salmon, orcas, walruses and more congregate for one of the greatest events on nature’s calendar, Alaska’s extraordinary summer feast.
Expires July 24, 2025
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The Class | Personal Statement
With no end to the COVID lockdowns in sight, students wrestle with motivation to apply to college. Mr. Cam does his best to keep track of all his students, but some of them have stopped showing up for meetings, and he worries that they’re giving up. In a final push, the DVHS seniors scramble to submit their applications by the deadline.
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Great Performances | Next to Normal
Experience this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical directed by Michael Longhurst from London's Donmar Warehouse. Grammy nominee Caissie Levy stars in the story of a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness.
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Great Performances | Yellow Face
Enjoy Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim as an Asian American playwright who protests “yellowface” casting in the musical “Miss Saigon” only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play.
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Great Performances | Kiss Me, Kate
Enjoy this Cole Porter classic musical featuring iconic songs like “Another Op'nin', Another Show," “So In Love” and more. Tony winner Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar co-star in a backstage romantic comedy directed by Bartlett Sher.
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NOVA | Revolutionary War Weapons
How did a ragtag army defeat the most powerful army in the world to win American independence? Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world’s first military submarine.
My Music With Rhiannon Giddens | Karan Casey
Karan Casey is an Irish folk singer and a former member of the American-based Irish trad supergroup Solas. She now lives in Cork and performs with her husband, concertina master Niall Vallely. Rhiannon joins them at the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork City.
City of Songs | Montreal
As a home to poets, artists, and dreamers, Montréal has long been a hotbed of artistic expression. Steph explores the city's eclectic music scene, learning how government support has helped nurture an environment of freedom, inclusivity, and independence. Through her journey, she uncovers how Montreal’s cultural policies have contributed to the city’s unique, evolving sound.
Independent Lens | WE WANT THE FUNK!
WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots, to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown's dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti's Afrobeat, the story also traces funk's influences on both new wave and hip-hop.
Relative Race | Season 7
Family history comes to life in this exciting reality competition series hosted by Dan Debenham. Four teams compete in a 10-day cross-country road trip to find their long-lost relatives and win a $50,000 grand prize. Every day is filled with twists, turns and life-changing reunions. Only one team can win, but each team gains something far more valuable than money: the joy of finding their family.
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Walter Presents
The Shadow | Season 1
After moving to Vienna for a fresh start, journalist Norah Richter is confronted by a mysterious woman who predicts she’ll kill a man in six weeks. As Norah tries to dismiss the prophecy, strange events begin to unravel her reality. From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles.
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Suplex | Season 1
In the idyllic town of Vesterlov, a young wrestler's brutal murder shatters the community. Coach Lars becomes the prime suspect, while his wife Charlotte is entangled in an affair with the investigating police chief. As buried secrets surface, a town's facade crumbles under the weight of its hidden truths. From Walter Presents, in Danish with English subtitles.