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- DirectorAva DuVernayStarsMelina AbdullahMichelle AlexanderCory BookerAn in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.Mass Incarceration in the United States (20th-21st Century) - Documentary exploring racial inequality in the criminal justice system.
- DirectorRidley ScottStarsGérard DepardieuArmand AssanteSigourney WeaverChristopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas and the effect this has on the indigenous people.Voyages of Christopher Columbus (1492-1504) - Depicts the journeys of Christopher Columbus to the Americas.
- DirectorGuy FaithfulStarsMichael ForrerSam SaundersArmenian Genocide Centennial (1915) - Commemorates the centennial of the Armenian Genocide.
- DirectorAmma AsanteStarsDavid OyelowoRosamund PikeTom FeltonThe story of King Seretse Khama of Botswana and how his loving but controversial marriage to a British white woman, Ruth Williams, put his kingdom into political and diplomatic turmoil.Botswana's Independence and Interracial Marriage (20th Century) - Chronicles the marriage of Seretse Khama and Ruth Williams.
- Is there a future of the Orthodox idea in the contemporary world? Can Russia, the spiritual heir of the Byzantine Empire repeat its fate? The filmmakers are seeking for the answers of these questions. They apply the metaphoric language of images and the unique documentary materials. The film was shot in Turkey and Syria, former parts of the Byzantine Empire, in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Leningrad region. There're no a traditional host or an explanatory text in the film in order the viewers could become the onlookers to form their own opinion.Unknown - Unable to identify the historical event depicted in this film.
- DirectorAlan J. PakulaStarsDustin HoffmanRobert RedfordJack Warden"The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation.Watergate Scandal (1972-1974) - Depicts the investigation by journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.
- DirectorJay RoachStarsBryan CranstonAnthony MackieMelissa LeoLyndon B. Johnson becomes the President of the United States in the chaotic aftermath of John F. Kennedy's assassination, and spends his first year in office fighting to pass the Civil Rights Act.Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency (1963-1969) - Chronicles President Johnson's efforts to pass civil rights legislation.
- DirectorCosta-GavrasStarsUlrich TukurMathieu KassovitzUlrich MüheDuring WWII SS officer Kurt Gerstein tries to inform Pope Pius XII about Jews being sent to extermination camps. Young Jesuit priest Riccardo Fontana helps him in the difficult mission to inform the world.Holocaust and Vatican's Response - Focuses on Kurt Gerstein's efforts to expose the Holocaust and the Vatican's knowledge.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsDjimon HounsouMatthew McConaugheyAnthony HopkinsIn 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free.Amistad Slave Ship Revolt (1839) - Chronicles the legal battle of enslaved Africans who revolted on the Amistad ship.
- DirectorRon HowardStarsTom HanksBill PaxtonKevin BaconNASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy.Apollo 13 Space Mission (1970) - Depicts the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission to the moon.
- DirectorBen AffleckStarsBen AffleckBryan CranstonJohn GoodmanActing under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979.Iran Hostage Crisis (1979-1981) - Focuses on the rescue of American diplomats during the Iran Hostage Crisis.
- DirectorSanjay Leela BhansaliStarsRanveer SinghDeepika PadukonePriyanka Chopra JonasAn account of the romance between the Maratha general, Baji Rao I and Mastani, princess of Bundelkhand.Maratha Empire (18th Century) - Chronicles the love story of Peshwa Bajirao I and Mastani.
- StarsScott GrimesDamian LewisRon LivingstonThe story of Easy Company of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and their mission in World War II Europe, from Operation Overlord to V-J Day.World War II - Chronicles the experiences of Easy Company during World War II.
- DirectorGuy HamiltonStarsMichael CaineTrevor HowardHarry AndrewsIn 1940, the British Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle to prevent the Luftwaffe from gaining air superiority over the English Channel as a prelude to a possible Axis invasion of the U.K.Battle of Britain (1940) - Depicts the Royal Air Force's defense against the German Luftwaffe.
- DirectorRidley ScottStarsJosh HartnettEwan McGregorTom SizemoreThe story of 160 elite U.S. soldiers who dropped into Mogadishu in October 1993 to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord, but found themselves in a desperate battle with a large force of heavily armed Somalis.Battle of Mogadishu (1993) - Depicts the U.S. military's mission in Somalia.
- DirectorPaul GreengrassStarsJames NesbittTim Pigott-SmithNicholas FarrellA dramatization of the Irish civil rights protest march and subsequent massacre by British troops on January 30, 1972.Bloody Sunday (1972) - Depicts the events of the Bloody Sunday massacre in Northern Ireland.
- DirectorEmilio EstevezStarsAnthony HopkinsDemi MooreSharon StoneThe destinies of 22 people of different races, sexes, beliefs and social classes are intertwined on the night that politician Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated.Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (1968) - Depicts the events leading up to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy.
- CreatorTom FontanaStarsMark RyderIsolda DychaukDiarmuid NoyesStory of the rise and the fall of the Renaissance dynasty.House of Borgia (15th-16th Century) - Centers on the powerful Borgia family during the Renaissance.
- DirectorMel GibsonStarsMel GibsonSophie MarceauPatrick McGoohanScottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.First War of Scottish Independence (1296-1328) - Depicts the life of William Wallace and his role in leading the Scottish resistance against English oppression, symbolizing Scotland's struggle for independence.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsTom HanksMark RylanceAlan AldaDuring the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.Cold War and U-2 Incident (1960) - Focuses on the exchange of captured American and Soviet spies.
- CreatorJohn HawkesworthStarsSharon MaughanAndrew MacLachlanRob EdwardsStory of the English Civil War as seen through the eyes of two families; the Laceys, loyal to King Charles I, and the Fletchers, loyal to Oliver Cromwell.English Civil War (1642-1651) - Centers on the conflicts between Royalists and Parliamentarians.
- DirectorUmberto LenziStarsHildegard KnefSergio FantoniGiacomo Rossi StuartCaterina finds out that her husband Peter Tzar of Russia, is plotting to kill her. She sets Count Orlov free from prison, Peter's sworn enemy, becomes empress of Russia and leads the Cossacks army against him.Rise of Catherine the Great (1762-1796) - This historical film portrays the life and reign of Catherine the Great, who became Empress of Russia after orchestrating a coup that overthrew her husband, Peter III. The movie delves into Catherine's efforts to modernize Russia, her relationships with key figures in her court, and her cultural and political contributions. Catherine's reign marked a significant period of reform and expansion for the Russian Empire, making her one of the most prominent and influential rulers in Russian history.
- StarsHelen MirrenJason ClarkeGina McKeeThe life and times of the woman who reformed the Russian empire.Reign of Catherine the Great (1762-1796) - This miniseries explores the tumultuous life and rule of Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia. It depicts her rise to power after a coup against her husband, Peter III, and her efforts to modernize and reform Russia. The series delves into Catherine's political maneuvering, personal relationships, and her enduring legacy as a strong and influential leader. Catherine's reign marked a pivotal era in Russian history, characterized by cultural advancements, territorial expansion, and her enduring influence on European politics.
- StarsRufus SewellRupert GravesCharlie Creed-MilesThe chronicle of Charles II's time on the throne, his ten-year exile from Oliver Cromwell's England, and his triumphant return.Restoration of the Monarchy (17th Century) - Chronicles the reign of King Charles II after the English Civil War.
- DirectorMike NicholsStarsTom HanksJulia RobertsPhilip Seymour HoffmanA drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.U.S. Support for Afghan Mujahideen (1980s) - Chronicles the covert U.S. operation in Afghanistan.