Documentary charting the revival and recovery of the Bolshoi Theatre after an attack on company director Sergei Filin in January 2013. In an exceptional turn of events, the Bolshoi Theatre grants the film crew unrestricted access backstage for the first time ever. Following on from the turbulent events, the management and dancers work to rebuild the reputation of the world famous ballet troupe. The documentary includes interviews with notable dancers Maria Alexandrova and Maria Allash and company director Anatoliy Iksanov.

Kevin Pollak directs this feature documentary that looks at why some of the funniest people in the world are miserable. With contributions from comedians, actors, presenters and writers including Jimmy Fallon, Bob Saget, Matthew Perry, Stephen Merchant and Jim Gaffigan, the documentary examines why those with miserable lives tend to deliver the funniest comedy.

Documentary series looking at the history of horror, fantasy and science fiction films. With contributions from well-known directors, writers, actors and composers, the series begins by looking at the 1960s film 'Blacula', then moves on to the 1970s where 'The Invasion of the Body Snatchers' and 'The Exorcist' are discussed, and finally on to the 1980s which features 'Alien', 'Star Trek' and 'The Howling'.

Documentary focusing on the jam band music scene. The feature follows musicians Umphrey's McGee, Keller Williams, The Disco Biscuits and Particle as they perform at the first annual Jam in the Dam festival in March 2005. Filmed in Amsterdam's Melkweg, the feature includes interviews with the various artists and fans taking part in addition to the group's live performances.

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.

Rodney Ascher directs this documentary about those suffering from sleep paralysis. The feature interviews eight affected people and uses expert testimonies to shed light on the condition which immobilises sufferers while they are suspended in a transitional state between being awake and asleep but are still fully aware of their surroundings. Accompanying symptoms include the appearance of terrifying hallucinatory figures, referred to as shadow men, that victims are physically unable to fight off and other disturbing visions. Sufferers discuss their various experiences of the condition and how they try to combat the afflictions on a daily basis.

Conor Horgan directs this documentary about Irish drag queen and gay rights activist Rory O'Neill AKA Panti Bliss. Filmed over a number of years, Rory speaks candidly about his upbringing in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, his career as Ireland's most popular drag queen and his role in the country's successful campaign for Marriage Equality.

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.

Documentary about former professional boxer Muhammad Ali directed by film-maker Clare Lewins. With access to Ali's personal audio journals as well as his friends and family members, the film explores how he became an internationally recognised celebrity and countercultural figure due to a provocative and entertaining nature, and also examines how he was with those closest to him while at the top of his game.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.