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UntoldUntold
Netflix, 2021 Running | Sports, Documentary | ► Trailer
5.0


A five-part sports docuseries event that brings fresh eyes to tales from the wide world of sports. From tennis to boxing to basketball, these stories aren't the ones you've heard before, even if you think you have. Premiering weekly, each film kicks off at a pivotal moment - the big fight, the Olympics, the playoffs - and then delves deep into what happened beyond the headlines, as told by those who lived it, to reveal the grit, resilience, heartbreak, triumph, violence, comedy and pathos beneath the sweat.


Dolly Parton's HeartstringsDolly Parton's Heartstrings
Netflix, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Music | ► Trailer
4.3


Like NBC's Coat of Many Colors, each episode of Heartstrings will be based on one of Parton's songs. The singer will also appear on camera, either with an acting role in the episode or introducing the episode.


Stan Lee's SuperhumansStan Lee's Superhumans
History, 2010 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Family, Action, Super Heroes | ► Trailer
3.7


Stan Lee, the creator of Spider-Man goes on a journey to track down people with unusual abilities that are caused by genetic differences.


Amend: The Fight for AmericaAmend: The Fight for America
Netflix, 2021 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary, Mini-Series | ► Trailer



When the United States of America was founded, the ideals of freedom and equality did not apply to all people. These are the stories of the brave Americans who fought to right the nation's wrongs and enshrine the values we hold most dear into the Constitution - with liberty and justice for all.


True LifeTrue Life
MTV, 1998 Cancelled/Ended | Teens, Romance, Lifestyle, Documentary
1.0


MTV's award-winning documentary series, True Life, offers an exclusive window into today's issues, concerns and lifestyles


From Cradle To StageFrom Cradle To Stage
Paramount+, 2021 On Hiatus | Documentary | ► Trailer
5.0


Honest, humorous and emotional, each episode features a famous performer and their mother, alongside Dave and Virginia, as they take an impassioned journey home and explore each artists' upbringing and the tools they received as a young talent to survive the turbulence of success.


The PlaybookThe Playbook
Netflix, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Documentary | ► Trailer
2.0


Legendary coaches are profiled as they share the rules they live by to achieve success in sports and in life. Through emotional and in-depth interviews, each coach reveals the critical moments in their personal lives and careers that ultimately helped form their coaching philosophies.


Daily Dose of SunshineDaily Dose of Sunshine
Netflix, 2023 Cancelled/Ended | Drama | ► Trailer
5.0


Determined to provide a ray of light for those under her care, a young nurse navigates the world of mental health and the diverse stories surrounding it.


Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy ChinEdge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin


Take a look inside the minds of elite adventure athletes through transformative stories about facing fear, personal loss, and Mother Nature.


Surviving EvilSurviving Evil
Investigation Discovery, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller



The show features dramatically compelling and emotional stories of victims who fought back against their attackers and, against amazing odds, survived.


Innovation NationInnovation Nation


Each episode of this show tells the fascinating stories behind the world's greatest inventions - and the perseverance, passion and price required to bring them to life.


Ben Fogle: Return to the WildBen Fogle: Return to the Wild
Channel 5, 2017 Running | Travel, Reality, Documentary
5.0


Join Ben Fogle as he revisits past contributors who have chosen to live in the remote wilderness, sharing their stories of survival and self-sufficiency. From the Arctic tundra to the Australian outback, witness the challenges and rewards of living off the grid in this inspiring docu-series.


Wake Up CallWake Up Call
TNT Drama, 2014 Cancelled/Ended | Lifestyle, Reality | ► Trailer
4.0


Join Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on a journey of empowerment and transformation as he helps people find their way back to the right path. Through heartwarming stories of personal growth and triumph, Wake Up Call inspires viewers to believe in the power of second chances and the human spirit.


Over My Dead Body (2015)Over My Dead Body (2015)
Investigation Discovery, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, Reality



Told through emotional first-person interviews and action-packed reenactments, OVER MY DEAD BODY presents empowering stories of women who were attacked and didn’t just fight back but turned the tables on their enemy and lived the tell the tale. Actress Linda Hamilton joins as host, channeling her iconic character from the Terminator franchise, damsel-turned-warrior Sarah Connor, to reveal real-life survivors who were stalked and brutalized by an assailant yet somehow found the inner strength to take charge and come out victorious.


The Jennifer Hudson ShowThe Jennifer Hudson Show


The Jennifer Hudson Show is gearing up for a fall premiere as the newly-minted Egot takes on the daytime talk show landscape. Jennifer Hudson will host the program set to debut Monday, September 12 and the series has been cleared in more than 95 percent of the country, bringing it into national syndication with Fox TV stations being its core station group. The Jennifer Hudson Show comes from Warner Bros.


The Big Interview with Dan RatherThe Big Interview with Dan Rather
AXS, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary, Talk Shows, News
4.0


Thought-provoking, in-depth interviews with some of the most talented artists from across the entertainment industry.


Time of DeathTime of Death
Showtime, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Medical, Lifestyle, Documentary



SHOWTIME will take an unflinching, in-depth look at some remarkable individuals facing their own imminent mortality in this documentary series. Each unique, emotionally resonant tale will serve as a tangible reminder of the finite nature of time and mortality.


The EmployablesThe Employables
A&E, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Reality



The Employables follows job seekers with conditions such as autism or Tourette Syndrome as they work to overcome obstacles and find fulfilling employment that provides them with the skills to excel long term in their careers.


How'd You Get SO Rich? (UK)How'd You Get SO Rich? (UK)
Channel 4, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary



Comedian Katherine Ryan hangs out with a selection of wealthy people to find out how they accumulated their wealth. She begins by meeting the married couple who went from running a market stall to founding the retail chain Poundland, and then spends time with a playboy who started out in pop music then made his millions through hotels in central London. In America, she visits the richest cosmetic surgeon in the world, who has performed surgery on numerous stars


My Last DaysMy Last Days
The CW, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary | ► Trailer
5.0


My Last Days is a three part documentary series that features inspirational stories of courageous people who are facing a terminal illness.


Unsaid StoriesUnsaid Stories
ITV, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Mini-Series



Four short dramas inspired by Black Lives Matter and exploring racism in its many forms.


Heart of InvictusHeart of Invictus
Netflix, 2023 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Documentary | ► Trailer
1.0


Follow six people competing in the 2022 Invictus Games, a global event founded by Prince Harry that helps wounded service members heal through sports.


Did I Mention Invention?Did I Mention Invention?
The CW, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Documentary
1.0


Hosted by Alie Ward, Did I Mention Invention? brings viewers fascinating stories of invention while shining a light on everyday innovators. With each episode, Alie will present reports of human ingenuity and inspiration from around the United States- and in some cases, around the world. Viewers will learn about innovators young and old, what it takes to bring their vision to life, and little-known facts about the history and process of invention and innovation. Did I Mention Invention? will ignite a spark within the hearts and minds of audiences, encouraging viewers to try their own hand at creating something new.


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