Complet America

Writer and broadcaster Stephen Smith re-envisions the story of 20th century American culture through its most iconic institution - the diner. Whether Edward Hopper's `Nighthawks' or the encounter between Pacino and de Niro in `Heat', these gleaming, gawdy shacks are at the absolute heart of the American vision.

Journalist Dana Priest traces the battle against terrorism in the United States, from Sept. 11 to the April 15, 2013 bombings at the Boston Marathon.

Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy's live tribute to Led Zeppelin. Recorded in Montreal and New York City.

‘TO CATCH A DOLLAR: Muhammad Yunus Banks on America’ is an inspiring documentary by Gayle Ferraro. The film follows Nobel Peace Prize winner Professor Yunus as he brings his unique and revolutionary microfinance program to the US. Witness the birth of Grameen America and the compelling stories of the first women borrowers; from the challenges they face to the successes they achieve, as they learn to sustainably rise from poverty by starting and growing their own businesses with the non-collateral loans they receive. Join the movement to economically empower more Americans as we go beyond the theater and into the lives of those who are living in poverty, those on the edge of it, and those who can help.

Far from the sophistication and relative tolerance of urban centers, gay people are beginning to lead integrated lives in small towns throughout rural America. Danny Cooper has been upfront about his homosexuality since his teens. Now he lives openly with his lover. As the local mailman in a small Louisiana town, he has come to be accepted in a friendly and courteous manner by his neighbors. Although Danny has been through fights in school, was once fired fromhis job, and even evicted from his home, he has never failed to stand up for his right to be himself. In the end, he is changing the face of anti-gay prejudice in his town. Today, Danny is fighting his hardest battle-against HIV infection-withthe same openness and courage. And even though his T-cell countis near zero, he describes himself as "the luckiest human in the world."

How skin became color, color became race, and race became power. Or... the relationship of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson in an animated musical.

Explores the impact American slavery had on how Black women view themselves and their sexuality.

The third installment of America the Beautiful explores America’s controversial and shameless sexualization of our youth. Theories and observations merely scratch the surface of a culture centered on the objectification of women. Beneath the glossy, perfect images presented in pop culture there are more desperate stakes at hand. Who is at fault for perpetuating such a harmful culture? Is it corporate greed in advertising? Is it the media that projects these images? Could it even be the parents?

This documentary explores the beliefs, practices and rituals of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism. Examining the similarities & differences with the Abrahamic religions. And showing how Asian religions are an integral part of American society.

Through courtroom footage, expert interviews and secret videos, investigate the trial of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and discover the behind-the-scenes storylines of mismanagement and dysfunction that permeated this courtroom drama. Featuring interviews with Iraqi witnesses and officials, Saddam's lawyers and United States government officials, this documentary also dissects many of the grave problems plaguing the new Iraq.

This is a very clear and personalized presentation of the history and human impact of a seriously debilitating disease - one which we in the western world are too often tempted to think of in the past tense.

The complex and controversial history of the mental institution in the U.S. through a detailed study of St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C.

A little-known facet of American history comes to life in this fascinating account of Carville, La., a former plantation made over into a community established for victims of leprosy from around the world. Featuring rare photographs as well as recent interviews, the program takes you inside the daily workings of one of the most intriguing medical establishments this nation has ever seen.

A parade by denizens of one of the Oriental Concessions, The Pike, St. Louis.

Longtime meat enthusiast Michael Symon will head to some of the country’s most-esteemed barbecue competitions in America for an up-close look at the fiery showdowns and red-hot ‘cue being cooked up from Tennessee to Texas to Georgia and everywhere in between.

A married couple take a year long road trip looking for answers after being shunned and run out of a small town in Minnesota. they seek advice and answers from pig farmers and rock stars and all walks in between. The meaning of life questioned and answered

Audubon's VideoGuide to the Birds of North America is the ideal application of DVD technology to a reference source. Beautiful moving footage and stills, bird calls and sounds, annotated visuals, authoritative narration and range maps help users quickly and precisely locate any of 247 bird species in DVD I (with 258 additional species in DVD II, available seperately) at the touch of a button. By using your DVD player's remote control you can repeat a segment, a shot or any part of a bird's description as often as you like, or even view footage in slow motion. Add a portable DVD player or a laptop and you can easily bring this unique reference into the field, for immediate on-site identification.

This film traces the dramatic rise and fall of workplace cooperation at Eastern Airlines. In so doing, the film uncovers the deep-seated assumptions which underlie our culture of industrial relations and prevent us from breaking out of our industrial impasse.

75% of all enslaved Africans coming to America came in through Beaufort and the sea islands of South Carolina. This beautiful and picturesque tourist destination, by its unique history is the epicenter of the Gullah culture and the foundation of African American history; the result of the mingling of West African slaves with the plantation culture awaiting them in America.

Chicago, IL. Happy hour. Andrew's friendship with his colleague Rich nearly unravels when he clues him in to his secret obsession.