The epic mini-series from Ken Burns, now in a beautifully restored 25th Anniversary Edition, revisits the defining war which divided America's house into two…so it ultimately could become one. This... more
Aidan Turner, Heida Reed, Eleanor Tomlinson. Presented on Masterpiece Theatre, this ravishing remake of the hit 1970 series revisits the story of British soldier, Ross Poldark. Ross, presumed dead,... more
Ken Burns. Documentarian Ken Burns chronicles the complete history of that most American art form, country music. From diverse origins to centralization in Nashville to the iconic innovators,... more
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. hosts scholars, celebrities and politicians as he explores the last 50 years of African-American triumph, struggle and culture in the quest for equality and the eradication of... more
In 1918 New York hired Charles Norris, its first scientifically trained medical examiner. Along with his dedicated toxicologist Alexander Gettler, the two uncovered myriad poisoners and addressed the... more
This documentary, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was soon presented on PBS, examines the personal and cultural effects of Woodstock. The festival took place just days after the moon... more
Kelli Jordan, Nathan Gunn, Jessica Mueller. The New York Philharmonic adds an extraordinary touch to the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. The outstanding cast retells the tale of the carnival... more
Do we control our fat, or does it control us? Scientists are coming to understand fat as a fascinating and dynamic organ - one whose size has more to do with biological processes than personal... more
Weasels are often portrayed as villainous, so we step inside their world using new, groundbreaking science to follow a first-time weasel mother, an orphan, a honey badger, a wolverine and a ferret to... more
Power feeds on fear. Focusing on the years 1950–54, this timely documentary chronicles the rise and fall of Wisconsin junior senator Joseph McCarthy, who relentlessly fueled the country's Cold War... more
In July 1945, a Japanese submarine sinks the USS Indianapolis. Indianapolis' final resting place remains a mystery for more than seven decades, until an expedition launched by philanthropist Paul G.... more
Michael Palin, Mark Addy, Jodie Comer. An elderly man living in a supposedly haunted home fakes a fall in order to be sent to a nursing home. But when mysterious events take the lives of nurses at... more
Hosted by Dr. Lucy Worsley and based on accounts from the era, this exploration of the lives of Henry VIII's six wives in the Tudor Court dramatizes the complicated political dealings and love lives... more
For the first time, Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor's stories are told together as a cohesive narrative. This huge documentary series follows the giants of American politics in the early 20th... more
Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Vince Gill, Brenda Lee, Kathy Mattea, Ricky Skaggs. Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns hosts this glorious evening of traditional country... more
During the Roaring Twenties farmers overproduced on their land, eroding the top soil and depriving it of needed nutrients. When the great droughts of the 1930s hit, the entire southern Midwest turned... more
Travel back in time, from the Arctic Ocean to Pacific tide pools, with a pioneering group of scientists who make surprising discoveries that transform human understanding of nature and ecology. Based... more
Follow the most famous American crime duo of all time as they become nationally famous icons of an era. Discover not only how their crimes happened, and how they escaped, but also their impoverished... more
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns captures the magic, spirit, legends and myths of the West from early frontier settlements to the present day in this epic mini-series. 5 DVDs.... more
Over a decade in the making, this exhaustive and compelling consideration of America's most divisive foreign military conflict from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick tells the story primarily from the... more
As a scientist, architect, politician and key figure in the founding of America, Thomas Jefferson's range of achievements is nothing short of spectacular. Noted documentarian Ken Burns applies his... more
Some of history's most compelling figures come alive through the masterful filmmaking of Ken Burns. This exceptional set of seven acclaimed Ken Burns' documentaries includes Thomas Jefferson... more
Investigate the incredible mind of Leonardo da Vinci, scientist, inventor and artist. Learn the processes behind his most dazzling and fantastical creations, from his diagrams for flying machines to... more
The New York Times called Ken Burns "the most accomplished documentary filmmaker of his generation." This set includes seven films from Burns' award-winning collection: Statue of Liberty (1985/60... more