Backstory

A provocative and in-depth look at the making of a classic movie, providing viewers with great movies. And the stories behind them.

Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter

J.K. Rowling’s orphan boy wizard took the world by storm, but before the first book was even published Warner Brothers had their eye on a franchise. But how to make it soar? In a leaky shed in the UK, these cinematic wizards build a whole new world and changed filmmaking forever. Through a revolving door of directors, an assortment of magical creatures, increasing demand for visual effects, and a cast that is growing up, the Harry Potter series continued to fascinate audiences. Get behind the wand to hear the secrets of the trials, threats, and near-death experiences from the people who made the magic happen on Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter.

10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki

A chronicle of the creative process of the legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, a passionate artisan, a steadfast trailblazer, and a father butting heads with his son…

Looking for the Hobbit

À la recherche du Hobbit (French for Looking for the Hobbit) is an exploratory documentary series directed by Olivier Simonnet in 2014, in which illustrator John Howe, story-teller Nicolas Mezzalira, and Professor Leo Carruthers of the University of Paris-Sorbonne explore real-world settings and famous myths that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's mythology. The documentary explores many locations of Medieval significance.

Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films

This two-part documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar-winning box office phenomenon "Avatar: The Way of Water" and features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and interviews with cast and filmmakers.

Futura

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Armchair documentaries, almost weekly

Hablando Huevadas

It is a popular Peruvian comedy show that is broadcast in podcast and video format. Created by comedians José Luis García and Ricardo Pérez, the show is characterized by its irreverent style and acidic humor.

The Digital Evolution

From the first personal computers to the rise of social media and the dawn of AI, the series tells the story of how our world was forever changed.

Arcane: Bridging the Rift

The story of how Arcane came to be. Learn the origins of Riot Games' relationship with Fortiche Productions, the animation studio behind the series, and how the two teamed up to bring the world of League of Legends to life and create the animated series’ unique story, characters, and style.

The Last of Us Development Series

Through short documentary episodes, key features of The Last of Us are shown.

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish, also known simply as Destinos, is an educational television program created by Bill VanPatten, who was, at the time, Professor of Spanish and Second Language Acquisition at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. The show, designed to introduce viewers to the basics of Spanish, had two seasons, beginning in 1992. Its 52 episodes are often used for educational purposes in schools and are still broadcast regularly on many PBS stations, as well as many local channels. Destinos was produced by WGBH Boston and funded by the Annenberg/CPB Project, with additional funding by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.

The Movies That Made Us

These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.

James Bond Confidentiel

They Spoke Out: American Voices Against the Holocaust

In the tradition of WWII-themed graphic novels such as Maus, six remarkable motion comics tell the dramatic stories of the brave people who raised their voices to advocate for Jewish refugees victimized by the Nazis

Money Heist: From Tokyo to Berlin

The filmmakers and actors behind "Money Heist" characters like Tokyo and the Professor talk about the emotional and artistic process of filming Money Heist.

Dutifrí

Untameable

In 1980s Spain, TV and movie star Bárbara Rey and circus personality Ángel Cristo fell for each other. This is the tale of their tumultuous relationship.

Los Anillos de Pau

The Time Compass