Seattle is Dying

Bordered by beautiful mountain ranges and gleaming waters, Seattle is one of the most desirable spots to live in the United States. According to Seattle is Dying, a documentary produced by the local KOMO news outlet, the appeal of the city is giving way to rampant crime, homelessness and disgrace. After tackling issues related to homelessness and drug addiction in...

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Putin's Rise to Power

In the early 90's, as the Soviet Union stood on the verge of extinction, a young KGB agent named Vladimir Putin fretted for his own personal future. Restless with ambition, this little-known unemployed spy set in motion a series of machinations that led to the ultimate prize: the presidency. Putin's Rise to Power examines the leader's startling ascent, and the abuses...

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City of Ghosts

Isolated within a haunted landscape of endless rubble and bullet holes, the Syrian people struggle to rebuild in the aftermath of war. Following a series of air strikes led by United States military forces, the city of Raqqa has been largely freed from the clutches of the Islamic State (IS). This freedom was hard fought and won, but their sacrifices aren't over yet....

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The Implant Files

The Implant Files examines the crossroads at which innovation and unregulated greed intersect, and the damage that can occur as a result. Few fields have harbored more forward-thinking innovation than the medical industry. Of particular consequence has been the introduction of state-of-the-art medical devices. From cardiac stents to hip replacement parts, these...

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Becoming Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is one of the wealthiest people in the world. The secrets behind his success form the spine of the feature-length HBO documentary Becoming Warren Buffett. In contrast to his tremendous wealth and influence, Buffett possesses a good-natured human touch. He drives himself to work every day, and even stops by the local McDonalds for an inexpensive...

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Solutions: Open Science

In The Crisis of Science, The Corbett Report attempted to outline flaws in the modern practice of science, which included faulty research, inherent bias, the gullibility of the public, and an increasing susceptibility to fraud and misconduct. After diagnosing the disease, Solutions: Open Science reveals the treatments which can best ensure a complete recovery. One...

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Osama Bin Laden: Up Close and Personal

During the raid of Osama Bin Laden's compound - which concluded in his demise - American military forces attained volumes of private documents that shed light on the terrorist's activities in the years following September 11, 2001. Osama Bin Laden: Up Close and Personal explores the contents of these documents, and offers insights into his twisted psyche and...

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Weinstein: Hollywood's Reckoning

Harvey Weinstein was a brilliant studio mogul and movie producer who redefined the viability of independent cinema in America and around the world. According to dozens of accusers, he was also a serial predator and rapist who wrecked the lives and careers of countless women over the course of his career. Produced by Sky News, Weinstein: Hollywood's Reckoning profiles...

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Robin Hood Complex

Kurdish forces are waging a savage battle against ISIS. By their side is an impressive international legion of volunteer warriors. Some of these volunteers are unfamiliar with the region, and most have finished their own brutal tours of duty, but they nevertheless feel compelled to return to the battlefield and protect a homeland that isn't their own. Produced by...

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The Crisis of Science

We rely on science to inform our understanding of truth in a confusing world. But when faulty science is accepted as fact, the consequences can be dire. Produced by The Corbett Report, The Crisis of Science examines the factors that produce compromised science, and the risks they pose to all of us. There are several reasons why a scientific study might contain...

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