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	Becoming Barack: A Future President 1 X 54:00 Who was Barack Obama before he became the 44th President of the United States? This riveting profile of the early life and career of Obama features what is believed to be his oldest known TV interview. Dating from 1993, this exclusive, never-before-seen footage features a revealing glimpse of a young Obama when he was a 32-year old law professor from Chicago. Becoming Barack explores how Obama found his identity as a man and as a leader.
	Beyond the Call 1 X 53:30 or 1 X 82:00 Winner of 35 Festival Awards! In an Indiana Jones meets Mother Teresa adventure, three middle-aged men, former soldiers and modern-day knights, travel the world delivering life-saving humanitarian aid directly into the hands of civilians and doctors. From Afghanistan and Tajikistan to Burma and the Philippines — they risk their own lives and bank accounts to hand deliver aid to desperate civilians and doctors in some of the most dangerous places on Earth.
	Made in L.A. 1 X 50:00 or 1 X 70:00 2008 Emmy Award Winner. María, Lupe and Maura are three Latina immigrants struggling to survive in Los Angeles´ clothing sweatshops. But one day, determined to win basic labor protections, they embark on a three-year odyssey that will transform their lives forever, both as workers and as women. Compelling, humorous, deeply human, Made in L.A. reveals the social fault lines of the new globalization in intimate verité style, that has resonated with audiences across the world.
	Motherland Afghanistan 1 X 54:00 and 1 X 90:00 A wrenching inside look at Afghanistan’s crippled health care system. Dr. Qudrat Mojadidi returns to his native homeland, where nearly one in seven women die in childbirth. Despite the obstacles he faces — unsanitary hospital conditions, limited supplies, under-trained medical personnel — Dr. Mojadidi persists in trying to make a difference in the lives of patients who desperately need him.
	The Wild Yak Patrol 1 x 52:00 In the frozen shadow of Mount Everest, the Tibetan Antelope’s population is dropping to near-extinction. Poachers are hunting the animals for their prized wool to produce the popular shahtoosh scarves. It takes the intervention of the Wild Yak Patrol for the antelope to make a comeback and become the mascot of the 2008 Olympic Games. See exclusive footage tracking and apprehending these poachers.
	Conviction 1 x 50:00 When a man is wrongly convicted of rape and murder, his wife devotes her life to proving his innocence. This gripping story of justice gone wrong peers into the role of luck in the criminal justice system. In order for Clarence Elkins to prove his innocence, all of the stars had to align — and they did. It’s a story that would be unbelievable if it weren’t true.
	Revolution Green 1 X 52:00 or 1 X 87:00 Record gas prices. Global warming. Can we kick our addiction to fossil fuels? One couple from Hawaii says yes. Follow the amazing story of Bob and Kelly King, inventors of America's first sustainable biodiesel refinery, whose partnership with Willie Nelson elevated biodiesel into mainstream recognition. These innovators are proving renewable energy is not an impossible dream – it’s happening right now!
	Hijos De La Guerra 1 x 50:00 or 1 X 81:00 In HD Learn the bloody origins of the world’s most notorious and violent street gang – the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13). Formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s by teenage refugees during the El Salvadoran civil war, MS-13 today claims an estimated 100,000 members and has been terrorizing the United States, Central America and Europe. Exclusive shocking footage and interviews with MS-13 members.
	A Table in Heaven 1 X 52:00 or 1 X 80:00 A portrait of restaurateur Sirio Maccioni and the three sons to whom he will leave his formidable cultural and culinary legacy — the iconic Le Cirque restaurant. This film captures father and sons during its reopening, as they grapple with the relative merits of catering to celebrities and spotlighting a cutting-edge chef. An extraordinary exploration of a family business caught in the world’s spotlight.
	Dreams on Spec 1 X 53:00 How far should people go to pursue their dreams of making it Hollywood? Follow three aspiring filmmakers as they struggle against overwhelming odds to turn their scripts into films. Exclusive interviews with Hollywood luminaries James L. Brooks, Nora Ephron, and Carrie Fisher to learn how they approach writing the next Oscar winning film or perhaps the next straight to video flop.
	Pindamonium 1 X 52:00 or 1 x 78:00 The fiercest competition at the Olympics doesn't happen in the stadiums, but in the million-dollar subculture of pin collecting. An intimate and comic look at this curious international phenomenon through seven of the world's most zealous collectors. Trapped by their obsession, they will sacrifice family, cement unlikely friendships and most importantly, obtain any and every Olympic pin at any cost.
	The Anti-Americans 1 X 52:00 Produced for PBS They say that Americans are from Mars and Europeans are from Venus, but the story is a lot more complicated. Take a whimsical, yet serious look at the estranged relationship between Europeans and Americans. Get the Irish, French, Polish and British perspective on American politics and culture that will have you laughing and thinking at the same time. From French puppets conducting fake-news programs to Polish country-western singers, The Anti-Americans is a vibrant portrait of European culture today.

	Busted & Disgusted 10 X 48:00 An outrageous look at what people will do when they think no one is looking. With surveillance cameras everywhere and cell phone cameras in every hand, no one can get away with anything, as these candid clips painfully prove. You won’t believe your eyes! By the producers who brought you - Busted on the Job, When Good Times Go Bad, Totally Embarrassed, and When Chef´s Attack
	Solidbodies: The Guitar War 1 X 48:00 They are true music icons: the Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson Les Paul. These are the electric guitars that have been heard on more popular recordings than any other instruments during the rock era. This is the story of their design & sounds, the people behind the instruments, and the battle for rock 'n' roll supremacy that began more than a half-century ago.

	Raptor: Born in Baja 1 X 52:00 or 1 X 80:00 They call it the Raptor. Designed and constructed by Ford in an attempt to deliver the greatest off-road consumer truck ever built. The new Ford F-150 soon faces its ultimate test drive: the 2008 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, a grueling thousand-mile off-road competition through Mexico in which 75% of the vehicles don’t even make it to the finish line. Follow the development, production and extreme testing of a new automotive legend.
	Chasing Classic Cars 12 X 24:00 in HD Follow Ferrari expert and master car restorer Wayne Carini as he takes viewers on a mission to uncover rare and exotic cars. Be there as he opens the dusty doors on long lost Bugattis, Ferraris and unique marques from every era. Wayne has a knack for locating lost automotive treasures, then buying them, restoring them, and selling them at high-dollar auctions.
	World's Most Expensive Cars 1 X 50:00 Produced for SPEED in HD Perhaps the rarest and most expensive car in history is the 1939 Auto Union Type D, winner of the 1939 French Grand Prix. One of possibly two in existence — valued at 10 to 15 million dollars —- recently emerged at the Christie's Paris auction. Very few have the financial means to capture it. But is this automotive marvel really what it seems to be?
	Secret Club of Speed 4 X 30:00 Strap yourself in as The Secret Club of Speed takes you right to the edge with the Ferrari aficionados, bikers, drag racers and street luge enthusiasts who don’t know the meaning of the words "too fast." Every episode tackles a different vehicle and gets to know the people who like to go fast. Come along for the ride.
	Monterey Week 1 X 50:00 Every year in Monterey, California, thousands of people gather from around the globe to attend the most famous automobile extravaganza — Monterey Week. Hundreds of classic and exotic automobiles are sold off at glamorous car auctions and the entire town flows with the rarest cars in existence. Get an insider's view of the cars, parties and deals that make this event a must-attend for any automobile aficionado.
	When the Dust Settles 1 X 50:00 Follow the Terrible Herbst Racing Team as they prepare and compete in the SCORE Baja 1000 desert race. Witness the behind-the-scenes preparation which includes semi-trucks of parts and machinery, dozens of team members and even a helicopter, as they try to bring home the first place trophy after 33 previous attempts.
	Drive Like Hell 1 X 90:00 in HD From the northern edge of Baja California to the southern tip of the Peninsula, the 1000-mile course of the SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road racer’s dream. Drive Like Hell focuses on tireless race organizer Sal Fish as he undertakes the arduous staging and orchestration of this grueling automotive marathon. See how the colorful Mexican people help and hinder getting these race teams to the checkered flag.
	In the Dust 1 X 50:00 in HD 1000 miles... 200 teams... 3 days. The Nevada 1000 is one of the longest point-to-point off-road races in the United States where scores of driving teams and their race-prepared vehicles arrive to compete. Find out what it takes to become number one in the brutal environment of the Nevada wilderness where many participants won't even make it to the finish line.
	Chasing Baja 1 X 52:00 and 1 X 90:00 Produced for SPEED in HD The 2007 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000…the ultimate test of man and machine. Since the 1960's, truck, dune buggy and motorcycle racers have tested their bravery against the rugged terrain of this Mexican peninsula. Follow the BFGoodrich race team as it makes its way through the punishing landscape of the 2007 course. It’s full throttle action day and night to the finish line – 1000 miles away!
	Four Wheeler TV 40 X 26:00 in HD Go to the edge of off-road performance as the editors of Four Wheeler Magazine bring you the best in off-road events and vehicles. Watch wild off-road events, see amazing modified trucks, and travel into the mountains with 4WD vehicles of every shape and size. Enjoy thrills, flips, and crashes as amateurs and experts seek to conquer the most challenging terrain.
	Chopper Challenge 10 X 46:00 In HD Take nine of the greatest motorcycle designers and give them each a blank canvas. Pair them with a corresponding artist to create a rolling work of art. Each team receives a Chopper Challenge Crate filled with the raw parts necessary to fabricate one custom motorcycle. Follow the design, frustration, and satisfaction of finishing a stunning one-off motorcycle in less than 30 days!
	Man Made: The Can 1 X 50:00 Produced for National Geographic From soup to beer, the aluminum can is a trophy of human ingenuity and is one of the most common-place man-made products on the planet. Across the globe, the can is mass-produced on a mind-boggling scale: more than 220 billion cans a year, including 600 million a day and 400,000 every minute. From a bauxite mine in the Australian Outback, to a giant smelter in rural Tennessee, we embark on a round-the-world journey into the world of technology, manufacturing and the mass-transportation of the can.
	Man Made: The Bra 1 X 50:00 Produced for National Geographic Follow the journeys of silk, spandex, underwires and plastic accessories from their gritty beginnings to the high-glamour fashion show where they make their debut. Thousands of man-hours and hundreds of machines collaborate to produce an item of clothing that will most likely be tossed away after 90 days of use.
	Man Made: The Flashlight 1 X 50:00 Produced for National Geographic Originally considered a novelty item, the flashlight has quickly become one of the world's most trusted tools. Most people own an average of 3 or 4 flashlights, but providing light is not their only function. From a military flashlight that can blind an enemy to crime-fighting flashlights used to find hidden clues, innovators continue to expand the flashlight's use.

	Gates of the Arctic 1 X 54:00 Filmed in High Definition Narrated by Glenn Close. Venture into one of the last refuges on earth left untouched by man. Alaska has always drawn those with a desire to explore the harsh, vital and undiscovered terrain. Filmmaker Rory Banyard spent over a year capturing breathtaking images of the Alaskan frontier. From wildlife to native Eskimo culture, to the birth of land conservation, this film tells the story of this region's epic history. Shot in gorgeous high definition and utilizing seamless time-lapse photography, this programme is a visual feast of timeless beauty.

	Uncorked! Wine Made Simple 6 X 30:00 Explore one of the world's most storied beverages – from grape to glass. How is wine made and why do we love it? Tour the best wine producing regions of France and California. Produced for the novice and wine connoisseur alike. Learn how to taste, buy and pair wine with some of the world's top chefs, wine writers and experts.
	Food Hunter 5 X 28:00 Not available in Europe Mark Brownstein, an American based in Hong Kong, has a rare profession: he travels and explores Asia for unknown foods, dishes, and flavours. He then introduces them to leading chefs and top restaurants around the world. Mark finds rare delicacies in India, Thailand, Laos and in Vietnam. See how he test-cooks, refines and sells his discoveries to high-class restaurants in the booming Asian metropolises.

	Champion Sailors 1 X 50:00 Follow four different racing teams as they compete in the 100th running of the Chicago to Mackinac, the longest and oldest freshwater sailing competition in the world. Their ships may range in size from a modest sailboat piloted by a school teacher to a world-class racing yacht staffed by professional sailors, but Champion Sailors proves that in sail racing, the wind shows no favorites - anyone can win.
	In the Wake of Belgica 1 X 54:00 in HD In this stunningly photographed adventure, filmmaker Dixie Dansercoer and his team of polar explorers repeat all 20 landings of Adrian de Gerlache’s historic expedition to Antarctica of 1897. Discover a very different continent from the one de Gerlache explored. Witness stunning landscapes and the amazing wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula on Earth's 'last continent.'
	King of Rocks 1 X 52:00 Most people are happy to drive their cars along roads… rock crawlers would rather forge the steepest mountain inclines. Take a look inside the highly competitive cult sport of automotive rock crawling. These bold teams invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in specially prepared vehicles and gather on weekends to scale seemingly impossible terrain.
	Backcountry Boot Camp 6 X 44:00 Produced for Travel Channel Twelve young adults experience the adventure of a lifetime while traversing 150 miles in remote Wyoming for 35 days. With only the clothes on their backs, they haul 60-80 pound backpacks and live off rations. No bathrooms, no toilet paper, no showers. Follow every waking moment in this hard-core challenge as these adventurers confront the most extreme forces of nature.

	The Long March 1 X 52:00 or 1 X 90:00 Every revolution has its turning point; for the Chinese Communists, it was the Long March of 1935. Surrounded by one million Nationalist soldiers with tanks and airplanes, 87,000 men and women of the Communist Party escaped. What ensued was a classic battle of maneuver and retreat that changed the course of China forever. Spectacular 3D animation, stunning reenactments and filmed on location throughout China.
	Greatest Auto Race on Earth 2 X 48:00 or 1 X 94:00 in HD On February 12, 1908, eighteen men in six cars set out from New York on a race around the globe. This was the period before gas stations and paved roads. 22,000 miles and 169 days later, only three cars would make it to the finish line in Paris. Never before seen photos and dramatic recreations of this race across the United States, Asia and Europe.
	In Search of Kennedy 1 X 50:00 One of the most relevant American politicians today has actually been dead for over 45 years. Rare vintage footage and interviews with such notable commentators as Alex Baldwin, Michael Moore, James Carville, Edward Kennedy and the late Norman Mailer provide a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy as seen in the context of the modern political arena.
	Elvis: The Early Years 1 x 50 and 1 X 90:00 Produced for the Biography Channel in HD A look at the life of Elvis Presley before his emergence as a hip-shaking, lip-snarling cultural icon. Rare photos, home movies, film clips and recordings trace Presley's impoverished origins in Depression-era Mississippi, to his early struggles to launch a music career. Old friends, family members, co-workers and others provide an intimate portrait of the shy boy who would become a rock ‘n’roll legend.
	Hitler's Canadians 1 X 48:00 During World War II, Britain sent some 40,000 German prisoners of war to Canada. Follow the POWs' experience of transition from warrior to captive, and their obsessive, often comical attempts to get back to Germany. Excellent dramatic recreations and surprising interviews with former prisoners open the door to the reality of this period — several hundred of these former prisoners returned to Canada to build new lives.
	The Writing Code 3 X 54:00 Produced for PBS The written word is considered one of, if not the, greatest advance of all time. From its inception 5,000 years ago in the “cradle of civilization”, to the revolutionary Gutenberg Press, to fortune cookies, the written word has been infused into every aspect of our modern lives. From the first representational stones to the mathematical codes of the digital age — journey through human history and rediscover the mystery and power of this essential tool.

	Jules Verne Adventures: From the Titanic to the Moon 1 X 52:00 Set sail with two legendary men on two fantastic voyages. Follow James Cameron, the multiple Academy Award-winning filmmaker of Titanic, as he explores the ocean's mysteries. Then join Buzz Aldrin – who along with Neil Armstrong became the first men to set foot on the Moon during the Apollo 11 Mission – revisit the wondrous frontier of space.
	Jules Verne Adventures: Whales of the Atlantis - In Search of Moby Dick 1 X 53:00 Explore the Atlantic’s last great whale sanctuary – the Azores Archipelago. In its depths live the legendary Sperm whales, made famous in Herman Melville's Moby Dick. For decades, whale hunters have been pursuing these magnificent animals around the world. Join the Jules Verne Adventures crew on the master ship Belem in search of this mystic creature.
	Jules Verne Adventures: Devil’s Island Journey into Jungle Alcatraz 1 X 58:00 Three small islands off South America's Atlantic shores shelter one of the most infamous penal colonies in modern history. To the convicts of Devil’s Island, the punishment was worse than the crime. Join the Jules Verne Adventures crew as they seek to uproot the legendary secrets buried beneath the jungle's overgrown vegetation to find the remains of the notorious prison.
	Jules Verne Adventures: Amazon Trek In Search of Vanishing Secrets 1 X 66:00 Explore the Amazon to retrace a father's 12-year odyssey in search of his son who mysteriously vanished in the forests of French Guiana. While there, we find the remains of the Lost Civilization of the Maracas Indians and possible evidence of the Amazon Women Warriors who, according to legend, defeated an army of Spanish conquistadors.
	Jules Verne Adventures: 100 Years Under the Sea – Shipwrecks of the Caribbean 1 X 58:00 In 1902, the volcano Mont Pelee exploded on the island of Martinique killing 28,000 inhabitants. Hundreds of ships anchored in the bay were destroyed, but only the Belem survived. One hundred years later, the Jules Verne Adventures expedition sails onboard the Belem to retrace that fateful day and explore the shipwrecks engulfed by the firestorm.
	Jules Verne Adventures: Red & White Gone with the West 1 X 55:00 The Jules Verne Adventures team explores the heart of a major clash of cultures: the Conquest of the American West. How the West was won is a journey starting with the Marias River massacre in Montana, and culminating in the hills of Little Big Horn and Custer's Last Stand. Meet legends Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull up close on our voyage spanning the ghost towns of Nevada to today's Epic Plains Indians.
	Jules Verne Adventures: The Secret Life of Hippos 1 X 52:00 DVD Rights Only In Tanzania's National Reserve, one of the most fascinating creatures of this realm is the Hippo. Underwater cameras and microphones decode the language of these behemoths and unravel the meaning behind their grunts and snorts. Marvel at how these lumbering giants turn into graceful and agile aquatic acrobats beneath the surface.