Documentary about the town of Portland, Oregon which is known as one of the most thriving cycling towns in America. Since 1971, the residents of Portland have worked hard to make their town the bicycle capital of the United States, achieving a status of having virtually no critical mass. Passionate about their town and the environment, the residents managed to overcome opposition from city planners, politicians and the police to achieve their goal of starting the regular Critical Mass ride.

Documentary profiling some of the world's most horific stories about the evil of the human race. Featuring in-depth examinations of the kinds of torture that Hitler inflicted on millions of innocent people to blood-curdling tales of human testing when animals failed to provide the answers that scientists were after, this documentary investigates why humans are the only animal to inflict pain and suffering on their own kind for, seemingly, no reason.

Documentary directed by Horacio Alcala which follows the lives of circus artists from around the world. Filmed over the course of a year, the feature follows 15 performers including Australian gold-medal gymnast Daniel Istria and the aerial cradle duo of Max La Sala and Antonia Segura, documenting their acrobatic rehearsals and performances in addition to their life at home away from the community of the touring circus. The revealing footage shows what lengths the acrobats will go to hone their talents and produce a breathtaking show for their audience, including the serious injuries they risk in the process of mastering their craft.

Greg Olliver directs this documentary exploring the life of English writer Micky Burn. The feature follows Micky as he retraces the unusual events of his adult life in which he had an affair with the notorious Soviet Union communist spy Guy Burgess and later developed an adoration for Nazism and Adolf Hitler, who signed his copy of 'Mein Kampf' in 1936. But after changing his opinion of the party he volunteered for the independent companies and fought against Germany in the Second World War where he was captured as a prisoner of war during the St. Nazaire Raid and imprisoned in Colditz Castle. Following his eventual release at the end of the war he was credited with saving the life of a six-year-old Audrey Hepburn, began working as a reporter for The Times and became a committed Marxist.

Nicolas Philibert is one of the world's leading documentary makers and is the winner of a BAFTA and a Cesar. The protagonists in this documentary are the patients and staff at the La Borde psychiatric clinic in France. Each summer they perform a play on a stage set in the grounds of La Borde. The film charts the rehearsals for the play and allows the viewer a glimpse at life in one the world's most highly regarded psychiatric institutions.

Documentary about the Ed Wood Awards, created to celebrate the worst horror films ever made. With ballots cast by 'Midmar' readers, categories include Worst Teenage Horror Film and Vegetables Most Past Their Expiration Date. In addition to the awards this also contains the short 'The History of the Horror Film' by The Horror and Fantasy Society and 'Guilty Pleasures of the Horror Film' featuring members of the society.

Mark Sloper directs this feature-length documentary taking you through the thrills and spills of the 2013 British Superbike season. This year saw riders Shane Byrne and Ryuichi Kiyonari battle it out for the chance to become the first ever four-time champion.

Documentary about Russian avant-garde art collector George Costakis and the painters whose works feature in his vast collection. Director Barrie Gavin investigates the reasons behind Costakis's obsession with artists including Wassily Kandinsky, El Lissitzky and Alexander Rodchenko and takes a look at how he managed to protect them through the political disorder in Russia that saw many works of art destroyed.

Docu-drama about the expedition that led mountaineers Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary up Mount Everest. As part of the British team led by Brigadier John Hunt, Norgay and Hillary quashed pessimistic thoughts of the undefeatable mountain by making it to the summit on 29th May 1953 and becoming the first British mountaineering team to conquer the formidable peak.

Our early explorers paved the way for the development of America. They had the courage, the drive, the passion, to be the first and their discoveries proved to the world that America was a land of extraordinary resources and beauty. This program is about American explorers and pioneers who were pathfinders: those who first explored the valleys, rivers and mountains of America, and those who were the first to make it their home. Men like Christopher Columbus, Sir Francis Drake, Henry Hudson, James Cook, Daniel Boone, Robert Gray, Lewis and Clark, Charles Wilkes, John Fremont and many more.While outlining the exploration of our continent, this video also captures the great beauty and abundant natural resources of our great land. You'll see expansive landscapes and breathtaking vistas, from the eastern seaboard, where the pilgrims first set foot, to the dense forests of Shenandoah...from the great plains of the Midwest, to the soaring Rocky Mountains, and from the stark beauty of the southwestern desert to the magnificence of the California coastline.Our great explorers remain heroes, and their stories are both thrilling and fascinating. The Just the Facts Learning Seriesbrings these adventures alive in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun!

Concluding part of the documentary series looking at the course of the First World War. This volume examines the events of 1918, the last year of the war, when Germany was on the verge of starvation following the successful British naval blockade of the North Sea ports. Gambling everything on a final knockout blow, the German army launched a series of lightning-fast attacks on the Western Front that were initially successful but that lacked the supplies needed to keep them going. When the Allies successfully counter-attacked it saw an end to the static warfare of the previous three years, and a return to the mobile warfare of 1914. By the 11th of November, the Germans were defeated and preparations were in place for the Peace Conference at Versailles.

Collection of documentaries which explore the lives and works of four celebrated authors. The documentaries are: 'The Madness of Sherlock Holmes', 'The Extraordinary Voyage of Jules Verne', 'The Initiation of Alice in Wonderland: The Looking Glass of Lewis Carroll' and 'Diary of a Vampire: The Legacy of Bram Stoker'.

Documentary about the unexpected adult fan base of the 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' (2010) television series. Voice actor John de Lancie first discovered this new demographic, affectionately dubbed the 'Bronies', after receiving numerous emails from fans about his portrayal of the show's villain, Discord. Curious to find out why the show appealed to this older group, de Lancie enlisted the help of producer Michael Brockhoff to film a documentary and learn more about the individuals themselves.

Documentary detailing how the world has changed since the advent of technology. Narrated by actor Tom Baker, this documentary focuses on developments in the military, particularly the changes in how wars are fought. Technological advances that are discussed include laundry detergent, aerosol sprays and the wristwatch.

Director Jeanie Finlay's documentary tells the story of two Scottish friends who managed to fool the music industry by re-inventing themselves as a Californian hip hop duo. After being dismissed by record company talent scouts as sounding like 'rapping Proclaimers', best friends Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd seek revenge by emerging as fully formed west coast rappers 'Silibil 'n' Brains', complete with American accents, reversed baseball caps and attitude. The film charts the duo's rapid rise and fall, as, after successfully duping label bosses and management, the stress of living their lie 24/7 starts to take its toll on their personal lives.

Collection of documentary shorts from British film-maker Humphrey Jennings. The films in this volume comprise: 'The True Story of Lili Marlene' (1944), 'The Eighty Days' (1944), 'Myra Hess' (1945), 'A Diary for Timothy' (1945), 'A Defeated People' (1946), 'The Cumberland Story' (1947), 'The Dim Little Island' (1949) and 'Family Portrait' (1950).

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Kings of Africa', 'The City of Navateos' and 'Storks'.

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Glacier Explosion', 'The First Christians' and 'Coral in the Caribbean'.

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'Kashgar', 'Pre-Romanesque Asturian' and 'Life in the Great Barrier Reef'.

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Tomb of Rhodes', 'The Merchants of Atitlan' and 'The City in Flames'.

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Camels of Pushkar', 'Cape of Good Hope' and 'Dr. Schweitzer's Hospital'.

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Dance of the Derviches', 'The Phoenix Bird' and 'The Tam-Tam'.

Professor Brian Cox tells the story of the origins and history of life, from the fundamental laws which govern its creation, to the myriad species that populate our planet. Tracing how light, gravity, time, matter and energy combined 3.7 billion years ago to begin a process which ultimately led to the huge diversity of life we now have on Earth, Prof. Cox visits locations around the world to reveal how life came to adapt and develop in the most unusual and unexpected places.