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7.9Burma VJ (2009)
Using smuggled footage, this documentary tells the story of the monks' protests in Burma in 2007.

6.0Clarkson Heaven and Hell (2005)
Jeremy Clarkson picks the seven best and the seven worst cars.

8.1Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
This film explores a taboo question: What is the price that America pays for its love of capitalism?

8.7Ross Kemp - Return to Afghanistan (2009)
Ross and his team return to one of the world's most dangerous areas, the Helmand Province.

8.5Collapse (2009)
This portrait of radical thinker Michael Ruppert explores his apocalyptic vision of the future.

9.6From the Earth to the Moon (1998)
Dramatized portrayal of the Apollo manned space program.

6.7The Universe - Season 3 (2009)
From space disasters to space sex, experience space in a whole new way.

8.9Moon Machines (2008)
Documentary about some of the crucial hardware that was built to bring the astronauts to the moon.

8.1The Universe - Season 1 (2007)
The History Channel series brings distant planets and faraway stars up close.

7.6Food, Inc (2008)
What are the priorities of the food industry - public health or profits?

8.2The Pixar Story (2007)
The first in-depth look at the most influential animation studio of its time - Pixar.

8.3The Weather Underground (2002)
The remarkable story of The Weather Underground, radical activists of the 1970s.

8.6For All Mankind (1989)
The story of the moon missions, told by the astronauts themselves.

10Apollo 13: The Real Story (2004)
Over 10 hours of the real story of Apollo 13, through new digital transfers of archival film.

8.8Project Gemini: A Bold Leap Forward (2003)
Complete coverage of the Gemini space program.

9.0Apollo 8: Leaving the Cradle (2003)
Comprehensive footage from the film and videotape records of Apollo 8.

8.3The Life of Birds (1998)
David Attenborough's comprehensive and richly detailed study of birds.

8.0A League of Ordinary Gentlemen (2004)
Documentary about a group of bowlers trying to revitalize the sport and get public interested in it again.

8.0Hype! (1996)
Documentary covering the growth and subsequent overexposure of the Seattle "grunge" music scene.

7.6Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film (2006)
A documentary on the life and death of Hunter S. Thompson.

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9.5No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005)
9.5The Kids Are Alright (1979)
9.5Depeche Mode - 101 (1989)
9.4The Last Waltz (1978)
9.3Woodstock (1970)

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8.7Manufacturing Consent - Noam Chomsky and the Media (1993)
6.8Ringers - Lord of the Fans (2005)
10The Nazis: A Warning from History (1997)
6.9Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same (1976)
6.0Religulous (2008)