The Untold History of the United States is a 12 part documentary series which was directed, produced and narrated by Academy Award winning writer/director Oliver Stone. The series is an uncompromising examination of the history of the United States, it provides us with a crucial counter-point to the tendency towards self-congratulation with regards to ones own historical past.Stone shines a li
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The biggest earthquake in Japans recorded history sent a series of massive tsunamis hurtling towards the coast. The waves would strike with unstoppable force, crushing almost everything in their path, sweeping away entire communities and traveling as far as 10 kilometres inland but this however was just the beginning of a triple headed disaster.Originally aired in 2016, this film sees ABC Aust
He is considered to be the Samurai Warrior of Silicon Valley, due to way in which he goes to battle with any competition. Larry Ellison started Oracle Software over 30 years ago and it has made him the highest paid executive of the last decade with a total compensation of 1.84 billion dollars.He will do whatever it takes to win and because of this his companies technology has become the backbo
Every day in the United Kingdom it seems that hundreds of children are being forced to leave home and charities such as Shelter say the number of homeless children is simply bound to rise as a direct result to recent cuts in government spending. To gain some insight into the issue this film follows four teenagers who are currently fending for themselves, living on the streets surrounded by dr
Professor Green or rather Stephen Manderson, is a British rapper who recently released several documentaries via BBC Three, some of which include Dangerous Dogs and Hidden and Homeless. In this film Stephen, embarks on more of a personal journey as he attempts to uncover the truth behind the suicide of his own father seven years ago.His platinum single Read All About It and songs
There are few sights in nature as dramatic as a big cat battling its pray but cheetahs aren't born ready to hunt, it is a skill which their mothers teach them over many challenging months. What does it take in order to turn tiny cubs into fully formed predators? In an effort to find out, one film maker called Kim Wolhuter forged an extraordinary bond with a wild cheetah family and over a year and
Walt Disney is a two-part film which explores the life and legacy of the man responsible for making Disney the giant it is today. Using archival footage which is fresh from the vaults of Disney itself we witness the man in action and those who helped turn his dreams into reality.Through interviews with his friends, family, animators and designers the reality of Disney's suc
Warren Buffett truly is a unique billionaire, with a net worth of more than $60 billion you would expect him to be living in a mansion, flying private jets and living the high life in general but Buffett is the exception to what one would consider the billionaire lifestyle.Now 86, the legendary investor still lives in the very first house he bought back in the 50's, it is a modest home located
In May 2016, parents of a 20 year old named Michael Sandford had reported that their son had gone missing in America. Twenty three days later Michael turned up at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Las Vegas.Shortly after Trump took to the stage Michael approached a police officer, seconds later he attempted to take the officers gun. At first it was unclear as to what his intentions were but when