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	Operation Homecoming 1 x 52:00 or 1 X 87:00 Produced for PBS 2008 Oscar Nominee. A dazzling display of technique and storytelling, serving a central thesis: soldiers who can write are the best ones to describe what happened on the battlefield. Brilliant visuals illustrate each heart-pounding story. Narrated by actors from Josh Lucas to Robert Duvall, all telling the stories of those who fought and bled and lived to tell the tale.
	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.
	Grass Roots 1 X 50:00 or 1 X 80:00 If pot can be legalized anywhere in the United States, then why not in the world's gambling capital – Las Vegas? Go inside an unconventional campaign to legalize marijuana in the state of Nevada and eventually all the U.S. From dealing with stoned volunteers to battling a fierce opposition, these shrewd crusaders wage an intense campaign, leading to a heart-pounding finale on election night.
	Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? 1 X 54:00 and 1 X 80:00 AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER – SILVERDOCS. "The best political-campaign documentary since THE WAR ROOM." - ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH "A true-life David-and-Goliath story." – VARIETY Can a 29-year-old political nobody with no public office experience win a Democratic House primary over an established political dynasty? Follow one of the most surprising grassroots campaigns ever recorded. Candidate Jeff Smith has no money, no political base and no name recognition, but attempts to pull off a miracle.
	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.
	Tilt: The Battle to Save Pinball 1 X 50:00 In 1998, Williams Electronic Games ordered its designers to reinvent pinball - or watch the game the world loved die. This is the story of the last stand of this classic pastime and the designers who would champion the game; going head to head with the 800-pound Gorilla – Video Games. Would licensing the STAR WARS franchise and integrating gaming-like technologies provide the breath of life or be the last gasp of a dying industry?

	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!
	Big Rig Tech 1 X 50:00 Produced for ESPN2 in HD Automobile comfort and efficiency have improved greatly over the years. Follow a talented team of designers and craftsmen as they build the most luxurious and easy-to-drive long-haul trucks ever to hit the road. Go behind the scenes at truck manufacturer Freightliner to see how a revolutionary big rig truck is designed, prototyped, and built.
	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.
	Hot Rod TV 34 X 26:00 Produced for ESPN2 in High Definition Turn the key. Hear the rumble. Strap yourself in for a great ride. Shelby Cobra, 1969 Camaro, 1932 Ford Coupe, Hemi Cuda, The General Lee, Eleanor. These cars are not just transportation, they are icons of speed and power. If you didn't have one, you wanted one — and now is your chance. HOT ROD magazine is the second largest automotive publication in the world. Just like the magazine, HOT ROD TV features the world's top events, designers and hot rods. The producers of TLC's hit series RIDES and OVERHAULIN' grab the wheel and drive off with 22 impressive new high definition episodes.

	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.

	Backcountry Boot Camp 6 X 30:00 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.

	Elvis: The Early Years 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 With growing ranks of German prisoners and Nazi armies nearing its shores, Britain saw prisoners of war as a potential threat and sent some 40,000 of them 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 Consider one of, if not the, greatest advance of all time – the written word. 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.