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Jesse Jackson

Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. is an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988 and served as shadow senator for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997. He was the founder of both entities that merged to form Rainbow/PUSH. Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. is his eldest son. In an AP-AOL "Black Voices" poll in February 2006, Jackson was voted "the most important black leader". Born : 8th-Oct-1941

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Punch 9 for Harold Washington

In this epic story of American politics, race, and triumph against all odds, director Joe Winston chronicles the captivating rise, surprising reign, and enduring legacy of Chicago’s first African American Mayor, Harold Washington. Steeped in archival footage capturing a 1980s Chicago rife with corruption and discrimination, Punch 9 features candid interviews with Jessie Jackson, Vice Mayor Richard Mell, and others on the frontlines and in the backrooms of power as it follows the charismatic politician’s shrewd maneuverings, stinging betrayals, and unlikely victories. Inspiring and compelling, Washington’s journey continues to resonate for a city and nation confronting the same enduring social issues.
Released : 13th-Oct-2021

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Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip

Richard Pryor's stand-up act includes his frank discussion about his freebasing addiction, as well as the infamous night on June 9, 1980 that he caught on fire.
Released : 12th-Mar-1982

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Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

The struggle to eradicate apartheid in South Africa has been chronicled over time, but no one has addressed the vital role music plays in this challenge. This documentary by Lee Hirsch recounts a fascinating and little-known part of South Africa's political history through archival footage, interviews and, of course, several mesmerizing musical performances.
Released : 21st-Sep-2002

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BaadAsssss Cinema

With archive film clips and interviews, this brief look at a frequently overlooked historical period of filmmaking acts as an introduction rather than a complete record. It features interviews with some of the genre's biggest stars, like Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, and Richard Roundtree. Director Melvin Van Peebles discusses the historical importance of his landmark film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. For a contemporary perspective, the excitable Quentin Tarantino offers his spirited commentary and author/critic bell hooks provides some scholarly social analysis.
Released : 14th-Aug-2002

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Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story

An inspiring portrait of the life and legacy of Jewish theologian and philosopher, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Heschel was one of the most remarkable and inspiring figures of the American 20th Century. He was a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr and the entire Civil Rights Movement, a leading critic of the Vietnam War, a champion for Soviet Jews, and a pioneer in the work of interfaith dialogue.
Released : 5th-May-2021

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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.
Released : 2nd-Jul-2021

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University, Inc.

The closing of a student film program serves as a paradigm for interrogating the corporate ideology that guides the largest public university in the USA: the University of Texas at Austin.
Released : 10th-Sep-1999

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The Subtext of a Yale Education

Two years in labor relations at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, during the decade of the 1990s.
Released : 24th-Sep-1999

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Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel

A revealing look at the outspoken, flamboyant founder of the Playboy empire. With humor and insight, the film captures Hefner's fierce battles with the government, the religious right and militant feminists. Rare footage and compelling interviews with a remarkable who's who of 20th Century American pop culture, present a brilliant and entertaining snapshot of the life of an extraordinary man and the controversies that surrounded him.
Released : 12th-Sep-2009

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A Man's Story

Documentary about British fashion designer Ozwald Boateng.
Released : 8th-Oct-2011

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The Soul of Stax

"Philip Priestley's acclaimed film charts the history of Stax Records, the influential soul and blues record company founded in the 1960s by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton. Featuring music by an impressive roster of stars, including Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and Carla Thomas, The Soul of Stax chronicles the performers' rise through the industry and popular culture, the role played by many of them in the Civil Rights movement, and the label's eventual decline." - bfi.org.uk
Released : 1st-Jan-1994

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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.
Released : 23rd-Apr-2021

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The Nine Lives of Marion Barry

Many people remember Marion Barry as the philandering drug-addled mayor of the nation's capital. He's the poster boy for corruption, a pariah. Yet to others, Marion Barry is a folk hero who has dominated Washington D.C. city politics for over 40 years. Today, Barry is once again in the political limelight. Who is Marion Barry, really? A hero? A scoundrel?
Released : 21st-Jun-2009

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Stax, le label soul légendaire


Released : 26th-Jul-2019

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Chicago at the Crossroad

While gun violence was on the decline in most major US cities, why did it continue to increase in Chicago's segregated communities? What is known about the systems that created the problem, the laws that isolated it, and the policies that abandoned it? Using dramatic footage, including interviews with residents on the front lines over the last 15 years, this documentary opens a rare historical window into the systematic creation of poverty stricken communities plagued by gun violence. 
Released : 1st-Jun-2019

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Uptight

Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.
Released : 28th-Dec-1968

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Ballou


Released : 11th-Sep-2008

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King: Man of Peace in a Time of War

King: Man of Peace in a Time of War documents the work Martin Luther King did in attempting to bring peace to people during the turmoil of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement. The film includes interviews with contemporaries such as Jesse Jackson, and military experts like Colin Powell.
Released : 16th-Jan-2007

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Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory

Documentary narrated by Paul Winfield, this documentary follows the course of Mahalia Jackson's extraordinary life - from her humble beginnings as a sickly child singing in New Orleans churches to her breakthrough with Columbia Records and her ascendancy to Carnegie Hall and Europe's great stages. Her story's told through archival footage and interviews with those who knew her best.
Released : 1st-Jan-1997

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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.
Released : 23rd-Apr-2013

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Operation Breadbasket

Actor Robert Culp narrates this special examining the use of boycotts by African-Americans as a way of obtaining jobs.
Released : 7th-Jul-1969

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Crashing the Party

With the survival of the Democratic Party at stake after the country's worst three presidential losses a little-known Bill Clinton and a band of insurgents at the DLC challenge the establishment to retake their party and the White House.
Released : 21st-Jul-2016

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Michael Jackson Memorial

A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.
Released : 7th-Jul-2009

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Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy

The history of the television version of "Amos and Andy" and the public outcry to cancel it.
Released : 1st-Jan-1983

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Uncle Tom

In a collection of intimate interviews with some of America's most provocative black conservative thinkers, Uncle Tom takes a different look at being black in America.
Released : 19th-Jun-2020

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The Road to Mass Incarceration

This video, The Road to Mass Incarceration, by Greenhouse Media summarizes criminal justice policy decisions dating back to the 1960s. Although the effects often took decades to manifest, each of these policy shifts increased the rate of incarceration in the U.S. The video ends with many of the architects of these changes, Democrats and Republicans alike, admitting the failure of these policies and suggesting that it is time for real change.
Released : 13th-Jun-2018

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King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the Civil Rights movement. Rare footage of King's speeches, protests, and arrests are interspersed with scenes of other high-profile supporters and opponents of the cause, punctuated by heartfelt testimonials by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Released : 24th-Mar-1970

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We Are Many

The story of the biggest demonstration in human history, which took place on 15th February 2003, against the impending war on Iraq.
Released : 8th-Jun-2014

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MLK: The Assassination Tapes

Relive an unspeakable tragedy detailed with unforgettable images, videos, and recordings only recently rediscovered.
Released : 12th-Feb-2012

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Loudmouth

Josh Alexander’s Loudmouth documents the winding road that is Al Sharpton’s life story as an iconic activist and spiritual leader.
Released : 9th-Dec-2022

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El otro Rey de Chicago


Released : 18th-Apr-2022

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4 Little Girls

On September 15, 1963, a bomb destroyed a black church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls who were there for Sunday school. It was a crime that shocked the nation--and a defining moment in the history of the civil-rights movement. Spike Lee re-examines the full story of the bombing, including a revealing interview with former Alabama Governor George Wallace.
Released : 9th-Jul-1997

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A Matter of Respect

Teen pregnancy short drama, mixed with a real Planned Parenthood group session of women, and excerpts from a lecture by Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Released : 1st-Jan-1980

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Jackie Robinson: An American Journey

TV short about Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era.
Released : 15th-Aug-1988

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South to Black Power

In his provocative 2021 book, The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto, New York Times opinion columnist Charles M. Blow calls for a “reverse Great Migration” of African Americans from the North back to the South to upend today’s political power structures while reclaiming the land and culture they left behind. South to Black Power does more than illustrate Blow’s enlightening ideas; we journey through Blow’s personal story, from his childhood in Louisiana to his role as father to young adult children in New York City, showing us the hard-won truths behind his vision for the future.
Released : 28th-Nov-2023

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Anecdotes about Fidel

23 Anecdotes that reveal a personal side of Fidel Castro, told by Gabriel Garcia Márquez, Alicia Alonso, Alice Walter, Aleida, Che Guevara's daughter, Harry Belafonte, Jessie Jackson, Hank Aaron, Comandante Almeida and others.
Released : 1st-Jan-2009

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Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

A cheap, powerful drug emerges during a recession, igniting a moral panic fueled by racism. Explore the complex history of crack in the 1980s.
Released : 11th-Jan-2021

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'85: The Greatest Team in Football History

Through never-been-seen-before footage and fascinating interviews with key members of the 1985 Chicago Bears -- Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, and others -- you will hear the inside story of their historic season.
Released : 1st-Oct-2016

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Save the Children

A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.
Released : 13th-May-1973

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Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound

Following folk musician Joan Baez on her extensive 2008-2009 tour, this film commemorates her career, which has spanned five decades. It includes concert and archival footage as well as interviews with such disparate colleagues, friends and admirers as Bob Dylan, Jesse Jackson and David Crosby. In addition to the music, it also touchs upon Baez's long history of global social activism.
Released : 14th-Oct-2009

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Fantastic Lies

One night in Durham, North Carolina, a rape accusation set fire to the reputations of three college athletes and their elite university. As the Duke lacrosse players grappled with their transition from model student to the criminally accused, several wars were launched on different fronts.
Released : 13th-Mar-2016

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Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America

When Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered in Memphis, TN on April 4, 1968, he left a legacy of profound change, yet there was still much unfinished work. This one-hour documentary explores the key battles in the Civil Rights Movement that transformed American society--from the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955 to the Chicago Campaign which led to the Fair Housing Act of 1968. The special will uncover what it took to translate protest into real legislative change.
Released : 4th-Apr-2018

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A Decade of Struggle

This special three-part presentation of "Like It Is" examines the history of the black civil rights movement in the United States, emphasizing the role of black leaders and activists. Including the defected FBi-agent "Othello" Darthard Perry tells it all.
Released : 1st-Jun-1980

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Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham

"This biography profiles the life and faith of the man who has preached to more people than any other person in history. "William Franklin Graham, better known as Billy Graham, is considered by many as the face and voice of evangelicals in America today. Having preached to more than 110 million people, his career spans more than five decades. At 75 years of age, millions throughout the world still hang on his words. "With historical footage of pivotal events, and interviews with Graham, this behind-the -scenes documentary looks at his evangelic crusade in 1992 which reveals how and why the name Billy Graham has become synonymous with American Evangelism."--1994 Peabody Awards entry form.
Released : 1st-Jan-1993

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Route One/USA

Route One is the first major U.S. highway. 5000 km along the Atlantic coast, from the Canadian border to the tip of Florida. Doc, a physician who spent many years in Africa, returns to the U.S. and decides to reconnect with his home country by walking the legendary Route One.
Released : 10th-Sep-1989

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Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media

A documentary following the civil rights movement and how the media, in particular the burgeoning TV, was used to fight for equality in the 1960s. From Selma to Charlottesville, we also see how modern activists use today's technology to continue fighting injustice today.
Released : 24th-Mar-2018

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Someday We'll all Be Free: The Donny Hathaway Story


Released : 27th-Jan-2020

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In Remembrance of Martin

Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta Scott King joins the Reverend Ralph Abernathy, Julian Bond, Jimmy Carter, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Senator Edward Kennedy, John Lewis, Bishop Desmond Tutu, and Andrew Young, who recall Dr. King's career and trace his leadership in the civil rights movement. Includes portions of his "I Have a Dream" speech.
Released : 8th-Feb-1986

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Decade

Interviews with personalities including John Mellencamp, Spike Lee, Lou Reed, Roseanne Barr, David Byrne, George Michael and more, as they reflect on the 1980s.
Released : 9th-Dec-1989

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Nationtime

A report on the National Black Political Convention held in Gary, Indiana, in 1972, a historic event that gathered Black voices from across the political spectrum, among them Jesse Jackson, Dick Gregory, Coretta Scott King, Richard Hatcher, Amiri Baraka, Charles Diggs, and H. Carl McCall.
Released : 1st-Nov-1972

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The Journey of the African-American Athlete

Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players, runners, and basketball players, athletes who either suffered the indignities of racism, helped break down its walls, or enjoyed the opportunities afforded by past struggles.
Released : 12th-Feb-1996

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TV Credits

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

- Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
Released : 26th-Jan-2003

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The Daily Show

Self - The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
Released : 22nd-Jul-1996

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The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer

- The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. Patterned after the concept of the White House Situation Room, CNN's lead political anchor Wolf Blitzer hosts newsmakers and experts to discuss and analyze the stories that are driving today's news.
Released : 8th-Aug-2005

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Robins

Self - Guest - Robins is a Swedish late-night talk show which premiered on SVT2 on August 23, 2006. The host is the young stand-up comedian Robin Paulsson from Malmö. The show's format is similar to that of other late-night shows, Robin makes jokes about recent news, shows sketches, and talks to a guest in the studio. One of the most popular sketches in the show features Robin appearing as Swedish football player Zlatan Ibrahimović.
Released : 23rd-Aug-2006

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Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

Self - President Obama's personal story and his vision for America, set against the backdrop of the country's racial history.
Released : 3rd-Aug-2021

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Shut Up and Dribble

Self - Civil Rights Leader - An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.
Released : 3rd-Nov-2018

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Joy Behar: Say Anything!

- Joy Behar: Say Anything! was a news program and talk show hosted by Emmy-award winning talk show host Joy Behar. The program had its "Preview" while Behar filled in as a week long host on Viewpoint with Eliot Spitzer on June 18, 2012, and officially premiered on Current TV on September 4, 2012. The final episode of the Current TV program aired on Thursday August 1, 2013, as the network prepared to transition to Al Jazeera America.
Released : 29th-Sep-2009

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Tanner '88

Himself (uncredited) - In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a cross between a soap opera and TV news. The result was the groundbreaking Tanner ’88, a piercing satire of media-age American politics.
Released : 15th-Feb-1988

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Saturday Night Live

Self - Host - A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Released : 11th-Oct-1975

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The Chris Rock Show

- The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris Rock and featured various guests. The show won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program in 1999. It ran for five seasons from 1997 to 2000.
Released : 7th-Feb-1997

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Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Cocky Locky (voice) - Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.
Released : 12th-Mar-1995

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A Different World

Himself - A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Released : 24th-Sep-1987

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Baseball

Various (voice) - The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in each era. Writers, historians, players, baseball personnel, and fans review key events and the significance of the game in America's history.
Released : 18th-Sep-1994

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Real Time with Bill Maher

Self - Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
Released : 21st-Feb-2003

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Explained

Self (archive footage) - This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
Released : 23rd-May-2018

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Dinah!

Self - Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home oriented show about cooking, crafts and occasionally music. This format lasted until May of 1974. When the show came back in October of 1974 the format had changed drastically to a variety talk show which was called Dinah. and went on until 1981. This show was also known as "Dinah and Friends" during the summer of 1976.
Released : 21st-Oct-1974

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