Documentary

The children's literature she based on her own peripatetic family life as a girl and young woman across the late-19th-century American West has become an enduring part of the national fabric. This "American Masters" profile looks at the life, works, and...

Tech giants and car manufacturers alike are developing self-driving cars-and some of them are already on public roads. But what must computers be capable of to truly take the wheel? And could they eventually be safer than human drivers? Producers: Kiki...

In 2018, Italy s Morandi Bridge collapsed, killing 43 people. For 50 years, the iconic bridge had withstood the elements and stress from ever-increasing traffic. NOVA investigates what went wrong and explores other bridge collapses across the United...

Nature: Octopus - Making Contact DVD

Frontline: Hunting The Nightmare Bacteria DVD

An investigation of how Donald Trump defied expectations to win the presidency. Through interviews with key players, the film shows how Trump rallied millions of supporters, defeated adversaries, and who he's bringing into the White House with him.

Often described as an emerald jewel hanging off the last European coastline before the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, Ireland's Atlantic coast is one of the most gorgeous in the world. Join acclaimed wildlife cameraman, Colin Stafford-Johnson, as he...

On the Jurassic Coast of England, a remarkable 200-million-year-old fossil is discovered - the bones of an Ichthyosaur, a giant sea dragon. David Attenborough joins the hunt to bring this ancient creature's story to life. Using state-of-the-art scanning...

His models and motto form follows function" influenced entire generations of architects and designers. Ken Burns explores his life in the excellent documentary. 1998/color-b&w/3 hrs/NR.

At Greenwood School in Vermont, it's students, boys, ages 11 to 17, are asked each year to memorize the Gettysburg Address. These boys all suffer from learning differences that have made their progress extremely challenging. Interweaving the history of...

In 1962, bank robbers Frank Morris and Clarence & John Anglin launched a patchwork raft into the waters surrounding Alcatraz Prison. The men disappeared, leaving behind a cold case that has mystified law enforcement for over half a century. Now, three...

There are almost 300 species of squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes, and survive the coldest temperatures of any mammal. Uncover the extraordinary abilities of these cheeky nut lovers as a filmmaker puts their problem solving to...