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After 50 years of creating Saturday Night Live, the notoriously private Lorne Michaels finally opens up in a hilarious new documentary that reveals the mystery behind comedy's biggest institution. Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville spent two years capturing the man who launched countless careers but remains an enigma even to those who know him best.
BBC Earth just dropped a three-hour nature documentary featuring never-before-seen moments like chameleons giving birth to live babies, all narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The stunning collection brings 50 years of the world's most incredible wildlife footage to screens everywhere.
A powerful new documentary follows high school performing arts students as they travel to Poland to learn Holocaust survivor Eva Libitzky's story, discovering how hatred affects everyone. Director Hershey Felder screens the film May 4 in Redwood City, showing how diverse students connected with history in deeply personal ways.
A rare royal seal belonging to King Edward has been recovered in Britain after vanishing more than four decades ago. The precious artifact fills a crucial gap in England's medieval documentary record.
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A beloved PBS show starring a literary Jack Russell terrier is getting the documentary treatment 30 years later. "What's the Story, Wishbone?" celebrates the show that introduced a generation to Shakespeare, Homer, and Dickens through a dog's eyes.
After NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts safely splashed down last week following their historic moon mission, PBS is taking viewers behind the scenes of humanity's return to lunar exploration. The new NOVA documentary reveals the engineering triumphs that made it possible.
The legendary naturalist shares an emotional reflection on a once-in-a-lifetime encounter that defined his extraordinary 50-year journey bringing nature to our screens. After decades documenting Earth's wonders, one moment still stands above the rest.
A New Zealand documentary about two Samoan brothers who became world-class opera singers is packing theaters weeks after release, defying the myth that "nobody watches documentaries." The film proves heartfelt local stories can become box office sensations.
Three Nigerian filmmakers won cash prizes totaling $4,400 for documentary shorts filmed entirely on smartphones. The competition, part of Lagos's iREP Film Festival, trained 120 young creators in mobile storytelling while celebrating African arts and culture.
Fishermen in Gujarat who once hunted whale sharks for profit now rescue them from their own nets, saving over 1,000 of these gentle giants. A documentary and grassroots campaign transformed hunters into protectors along India's coast.
A new Netflix documentary about Olympic ice dancers offers surprising career wisdom that applies far beyond the rink. From the power of partnerships to handling unexpected setbacks, elite athletes show us what success really looks like.
A two-time breast cancer survivor is touring the UK with her documentary that blends humor, animation, and a giant inflatable breast to show how creativity heals. Her film has already won multiple awards and sparks vital conversations about life after cancer.
England's Red Roses are getting their own documentary about becoming rugby world champions in front of a record-breaking 82,000 fans at home. The film reveals never-before-seen footage from their undefeated journey and the personal challenges they overcame.
The groundbreaking nature documentary series Planet Earth is marking its 20th anniversary with a celebration of the most breathtaking wildlife moments ever filmed. Among the highlights: the extraordinary courtship dance of New Guinea's birds of paradise.
England's women's rugby team remained undefeated through 33 straight games to win the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup at home, and now a new documentary reveals the inspiring journey behind their victory. Over 12 million people tuned in to watch the tournament, marking a historic moment for women's sports.
After being assaulted abroad in 2013, Gabrielle Vega turned her pain into action, conducting her own investigation that united 50 survivors and led to her attacker's conviction. Netflix's "The Predator of Seville" shows how one woman's courage sparked a movement of healing and justice.
Documentary filmmaker Daniel Roher turned his AI anxiety into "The AI Doc," a movie that refuses to embrace either doomsday predictions or blind optimism. His message: we can still shape this technology's future.
A new documentary series takes viewers inside some of America's most iconic houses of worship, revealing centuries of resilience and community connection. From hurricane survivors to military sanctuaries, these sacred spaces tell stories of hope that unite communities across the nation.
Three schools in California's Tahoe Truckee Unified School District just earned the state's highest honors for academic excellence and innovative student support. One school's wolf documentary even scored an invitation to an international film festival.
A new documentary celebrates Rhoda Roberts AO, whose decades of work connected Indigenous stories and knowledge to millions of Australians. Her passion for sharing Country's deep wisdom continues inspiring cultural understanding nationwide.
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