The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first more
The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history. close
Inspired in part by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition and supported by its historical resources, more
Inspired in part by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition and supported by its historical resources, this documentary series examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany in the context of global antisemitism and racism, the eugenics movement in the United States, and race laws in the American south. close
Based on the 2002 terrorist attacks on Bali's tourist hotspots, explores how everyday heroes from Bali, Australia and beyond defied the odds to bring order from chaos and hope from despair.
Based on the 2002 terrorist attacks on Bali's tourist hotspots, explores how everyday heroes from Bali, Australia and beyond defied the odds to bring order from chaos and hope from despair. close
The history of the rise, rule and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the entire era it encompassed (1920-33). After more
The history of the rise, rule and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the entire era it encompassed (1920-33). After nearly a century of activism, Prohibition was intended to improve the lives of all citizens by protecting individuals, families and society at large from the devastating effects of alcohol abuse; but paradoxically it made millions of people rethink their definition of morality. close
Set against the backdrop of the coming industrial revolution in eighteenth century Yorkshire, the drama follows David Hartley as he assembles a gang of more
Set against the backdrop of the coming industrial revolution in eighteenth century Yorkshire, the drama follows David Hartley as he assembles a gang of weavers and land-workers to embark upon a revolutionary criminal enterprise that will capsize the economy and become the biggest fraud in British history. close
In 1940s Amsterdam, Jewish Council co-chairman David Cohen and his daughter Virrie have their bond tested as they pursue increasingly opposing ways of more
In 1940s Amsterdam, Jewish Council co-chairman David Cohen and his daughter Virrie have their bond tested as they pursue increasingly opposing ways of safeguarding their community under Nazi rule. close
The coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life, until a twist of fate and the evil machinations of the mysterious and more
The coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life, until a twist of fate and the evil machinations of the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham shows him a dark world of possibilities. Under the great expectations placed upon him, Pip will have to work out the true cost of this new world and whether it will truly make him the man he wishes to be. close
Series of television plays written by six different authors. Each play is a lavish dramatization of the trials and tribulations surrounding Henry and more
Series of television plays written by six different authors. Each play is a lavish dramatization of the trials and tribulations surrounding Henry and his wives. Keith Michell ties the episodes together with his dignified and magnetic performance as the mighty monarch. close
The year is 1943. Anna Petrova (Katerina Shpitsa) is a combat pilot who was seriously injured. She returned to the rear and works as a leading engineer more
The year is 1943. Anna Petrova (Katerina Shpitsa) is a combat pilot who was seriously injured. She returned to the rear and works as a leading engineer at an aviation plant, where new Gyrfalcons aircraft are being prepared for testing. The plant's management, unaware of the consequences of her injury, instructs Anna, together with Major Zotov (Alexander Gorbatov), to drive the prototype of the "Gyrfalcon" to the front. In addition to the desire to defeat the enemy and return home with a victory, Anna pursues a personal goal. She is determined to get even with Major Briggel, the German pilot who killed her lover. close
The lives of the people of Allende, a Mexican border town, are overtaken by a powerful cartel's operations, leading to tragedy. Inspired by true events.
The lives of the people of Allende, a Mexican border town, are overtaken by a powerful cartel's operations, leading to tragedy. Inspired by true events. close
Dramatization of the 1932/33 Test cricket series between England and Australia. Played in Australia, the series gained notoriety in Australian and worldwide more
Dramatization of the 1932/33 Test cricket series between England and Australia. Played in Australia, the series gained notoriety in Australian and worldwide cricketing history for the fact that the English team (headed by captain Douglas Jardine) applied a bowling technique called "leg theory", or more commonly, Bodyline. This technique involved bowlers bowling the ball directly at the batsman's body, and resulted in many of the Australian team receiving numerous bruises and injuries, with batsman Bert Oldfield sustaining a cracked skull. The series generated much anger and resentment towards the English team within Australia and seriously damaged Anglo-Australian cricketing relations at the time. close
The basis of the series Ihor Chernitsky “Junker” were such works by A.I. Kuprin as the novel “Junker”, the story “At the Turning Point” and “Duel”. When more
The basis of the series Ihor Chernitsky “Junker” were such works by A.I. Kuprin as the novel “Junker”, the story “At the Turning Point” and “Duel”. When writing the script, the memoirs of officers who were graduates of Junker schools in 1917, and documents of the military history of Russia were used.
The events of the picture unfold in Russia at the turn of 1900-1910 in the famous Moscow Alexander Military School. The actors are young men who are about to graduate, and their mentors, combat officers. Here reigns its own special world, in many ways romantic - these young people have a lot happening for the first time - early love, the first ball, repulsion scoundrel, the first duel, readiness to protect the weak and sacrifice yourself for a friend. close
After a plane is hijacked, two flight attendants must outwit their assailants amid intense negotiations in the air and on the ground. Based on real events.
After a plane is hijacked, two flight attendants must outwit their assailants amid intense negotiations in the air and on the ground. Based on real events. close
Famous historian Muhammad Haidar Dulati is a descendant of the ancient tribe Dulat, who lived in the territory of Zhetysu. The film will tell about the more
Famous historian Muhammad Haidar Dulati is a descendant of the ancient tribe Dulat, who lived in the territory of Zhetysu. The film will tell about the socio-economic situation of Southern and Eastern Kazakhstan of the XV-XVI centuries. close
More recently, the Ukrainian girl Nastasya, bought at the slave market in Istanbul, was one of the many concubines in the harem of the Turkish Sultan more
More recently, the Ukrainian girl Nastasya, bought at the slave market in Istanbul, was one of the many concubines in the harem of the Turkish Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Possessing an extraordinary mind, a proud and beautiful Slav woman conquered the heart of the powerful sultan, becoming first his legitimate wife, and then the mistress of the Ottoman Empire. close
Actress Megan Fox has peeked behind the curtain of some of these ancient sites, igniting an insatiable curiosity to learn more about these lost worlds. more
Actress Megan Fox has peeked behind the curtain of some of these ancient sites, igniting an insatiable curiosity to learn more about these lost worlds. She embarks on an epic international journey to investigate and find answers to these enduring mysteries. close
Peter I promised his young daughter Elizabeth that he would marry her to Louis XV and she would become Queen of France. But all plans, including agreements more
Peter I promised his young daughter Elizabeth that he would marry her to Louis XV and she would become Queen of France. But all plans, including agreements with the French king, collapse with the death of the great monarch: Peter I dies, not having time to appoint an heir. Thus begins the ruthless and merciless era of palace coups – a time of intrigue and power struggle. Will the empire built by Peter and its new capital St. Petersburg stand? What price will Elizaveta Petrovna, the youngest daughter of a great monarch, have to pay to take her place in history? What can women on the throne give to Russia? close
Beginning with the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center and ending on the morning of 9/11, the draws on detailed information from the 9/11 Commission more
Beginning with the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center and ending on the morning of 9/11, the draws on detailed information from the 9/11 Commission Report to take viewers on an unforgettable journey through the events that presaged that fateful day -- to understand what went right and wrong, and what can be learned from this crucial eight-year period. close
1915. Europe is engulfed in the fire of the First World War. At this time, the theorist of the revolution, political emigrant and adventurer Alexander more
1915. Europe is engulfed in the fire of the First World War. At this time, the theorist of the revolution, political emigrant and adventurer Alexander Parvus holds talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Gottlieb von Yagov. Negotiations end in unexpected success. The German government personally allocates Parvus “not a lot of money”, which should go to the revolution in Russia. This begins a story that will tell only about the life of this extraordinary man and his role in the historical events that ended in October 1917. >> Equally significant heroes of the film will be Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, who, thanks to Parvus’ efforts, managed to return to Russia in time to lead the revolution, and also an agent of the imperial counterintelligence Alexei Mezentsev, risking his life in order to prevent the inevitable end of one era and the beginning of a new one. close
Vidago Palace has the background of the year 1936 and tells us a love story between two young people from different classes, ready to face all obstacles.
Vidago Palace has the background of the year 1936 and tells us a love story between two young people from different classes, ready to face all obstacles. close
This four-part historical drama follows the end of Catherine the Great's reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin that helped shape the future of Russian politics.
This four-part historical drama follows the end of Catherine the Great's reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin that helped shape the future of Russian politics. close
The civil war is over, all the hardships, hardships and horrors are not so distant past, but in peacetime one cannot do without their wars. Mysteriously, more
The civil war is over, all the hardships, hardships and horrors are not so distant past, but in peacetime one cannot do without their wars. Mysteriously, the survivor of the explosion in the barn with ammunition Elkan Bent goes on the path of war with the hated Maine couple, at the same time visiting his northern enemies from the Hazzard family. At the same time, Madeleine is desperately fighting for the rights and freedoms of the African-American population, and Charles goes to conquer the western latitudes, entering into bloody battles with the Indians. New troubles, new problems and endless difficulties again block the path to happiness for the main characters, but the outcome is one, and the finale is not far off. . . close
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