2021 Primetime Emmy® Awards Ballot
Outstanding Picture Editing For A Nonfiction Program
All In: The Fight For Democracy
All In: The Fight For Democracy follows Stacey Abrams’s journey alongside those at the forefront of the battle against injustice. From the country’s founding to today, this film delves into the insidious issue of voter suppression - a threat to the basic rights of every American citizen. Nancy Novack, Editor Krystalline Armendariz, Editor
Allen v. Farrow Episode 1 Series premiere. Mia Farrow recounts her relationship with Woody Allen, once a beloved father figure to her seven children. While their adopted daughter, Dylan, chronicles an often idyllic childhood, she describes the escalating discomfort she felt from Woody’s intense attention - a growing concern for Mia and her inner circle.
Mikaela Shwer, Editor Parker Laramie, Editor Sara Newens, Editor
Amend: The Fight For America Citizen
After escaping slavery, Frederick Douglass becomes a pivotal voice calling for citizenship for Black Americans, a dream realized in the 14th Amendment.
Doyle Esch, Editor Carlos Haynes, Editor Mark Imgrund, Editor Frederick Shanahan, Editor
American Masters Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir Born to Chinese-immigrant parents, the writer of "The Joy Luck Club" draws from her family history, Asian American experience, and generational trauma to create best-selling works in both fiction and non-fiction.
Jeff Boyette, Editor
American Masters Michael Tilson Thomas: Where Now Is
Michael Tilson Thomas reflects on his tenure as a renowned music director, conductor, and composer who continues to mentor the next generation of classical musicians.
Deborah Dickson, Editor American Masters Twyla Moves Choreographer Twyla Tharp takes us into rehearsal on a new piece featuring dance stars like Misty Copeland and Herman Cornejo. Archival footage explores her career, creative process, and collaborations with David Byrne, Billy Joel, and Miloš Forman.
Lewis Rapkin, Editor
American Murder: The Family Next Door
Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed. Simon Barker, Editor
American Oz (American Experience)
Explore the life of L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. By 1900, Baum had spent his life in pursuit of success. But he never lost his childlike wonder and eventually crafted a tale of adventure and self-discovery. Chad Ervin, Editor
Becoming You Thinking
Olivia Colman narrates Becoming You, a global series about child development that explores how the first 2,000 days on Earth shape the rest of our lives.
Helen Sage, Editor Max Downey, Finishing Editor Jesse Dixon, Editor
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
This documentary chronicles the triumphs and hurdles of The Bee Gees. Brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, found early fame writing over 1,000 songs with twenty No. 1 hits over five decades. Featuring archival footage of recording sessions, home videos, concert performances, and interviews. Derek Boonstra, Editor Robert A. Martinez, Editor
Belushi
Family and friends share memories of John Belushi, including Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Chevy Chase, Penny Marshall, Lorne Michaels and Harold Ramis.
Joe Beshenkovsky, ACE, Editor Maris Berzins, Editor
Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell
Featuring rare footage and interviews, this documentary celebrates the life of The Notorious B.I.G. on his journey from hustler to rap king. Will Znidaric, ACE, Editor Neil Meiklejohn, Editor Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry
Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry tells the coming-of-age story of the singer-songwriter and her rise to global superstardom. Greg Finton, ACE, Editor Lindsay Utz, ACE, Editor Azin Samari, Additional Editor
BLACKPINK: Light Up The Sky
Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard-fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise. Peter Holmes, Editor Emmett Adler, Additional Editor Megan Brennan, Additional Editor Jonah Moran, Additional Editor
The Blinding Of Isaac Woodard (American Experience)
In 1946, Isaac Woodard, a Black army sergeant traveling home after serving in WWII, was savagely beaten and blinded by a local police chief. The injustice led to the racial awakening of President Harry Truman and set the stage for the Supreme Court’s landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision. Nancy Novak, Editor
Bobby And Giada In Italy When In Rome
Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis arrive in Rome and immediately seek out their favorite foods. For Giada, it's the Pizza Bianca she grew up eating, while for Bobby, it's a most-frequented gelato shop. It's all about celebrating the classics as they take in the energy of the Eternal City.
Guy Mellitz, Editor
The Boy From Medellín
The Boy From Medellín follows international music superstar J Balvin as he prepares for the most important concert of his career—a sold-out stadium show in his hometown of Medellín, Colombia. Sebastián Hernández, ECCA, Editor Fernando Villegas, Editor Pax Wasserman, Editor David Zieff, Editor Matthew Heineman, Editor
Boys State
Boys State is an immersion into a week-long annual program in which a thousand Texas high school seniors gather for an elaborate mock exercise: building their own state government.
Jeff Gilbert, Editor Michael Vollmann, Additional Editor The Chef Show Late Night Burger Roy and Jon recreate Holeman and Finch's late-night burger, then sample Chad Robertson's take on a grilled cheese and a delicious dessert by Nina Subhas.
Teresa Lang, Supervising Editor David Beerman, Editor Julie Drazen, Editor Benji Gillespie, Editor
Chef's Table Lennox Hastie Sydney chef Lennox Hastie draws extraordinary flavors out of meat, fish and vegetables using only a wood fire -- and skills he honed in Basque Country.
Jeremy Lusk, Editor
City So Real With All Due Respect to the Candidate During a cold Chicago winter, the petition process results in a mayoral ballot with 14 candidates; a verdict is reached in the Laquan McDonald trial.
David E. Simpson, Editor Steve James, Editor
Class Action Park
Welcome to Action Park: the notorious 1980s New Jersey water park that long ago entered the realm of myth. Chris Lyon, Editor Chris M. Johnston, Editor Michael Garber, Editor Jon Leone, Additional Editor
A Closer Look
A Closer Look: Brian McKnight
A Closer Look is a music documentary series that profiles R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop artists whose songs have and continues to top the billboard charts and re-shape the music industry. This episode highlight’s the career of Brian McKnight from the beginning to present day.
David Coburn, Editor
A Closer Look
A Closer Look: Ralph Tresvant A Closer Look is a music documentary series that profiles R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop artists whose songs have and continues to top the billboard charts and re-shape the music industry. This episode highlight’s the career of Ralph Tresvant from the beginning to present day.
Karen Synder, Editor Console Wars
Console Wars takes viewers back to 1990 when Sega, a fledgling arcade company, assembled a team of underdogs to take on the greatest video game company in the world, Nintendo Doug Blush, ACE, Supervising Editor Josh Bayer, Editor Matthew Hamacheck, Editor Neal Usatin, Editor
Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
A cheap, powerful drug emerges during a recession, igniting a moral panic fueled by racism. Explore the complex history of crack in the 1980s. Charnelle "Cha" Quallis, Editor Brittany Huckabee, Editor Mike Long, Editor
The Crime Of The Century
This is a searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives that enable over-production, reckless distribution, and mass abuse of synthetic opiates. With the help of whistleblowers and newly leaked documents, the film reveals that America’s opioid epidemic is not a public health crisis that came out of nowhere. Andy Grieve, ACE, Editor Eric Schuman, Editor
Crime Scene: The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel
Lost In Los Angeles
The once-grand Cecil Hotel provides a nightmarish backdrop for the disappearance of Elisa Lam. Her final footage in an elevator triggers a viral hunt.
Jessica Miller, Supervising Editor Betsy Kagen, Editor Colin Cosack, Additional Editor David Moyes, Additional Editor Chris Kronus, Additional Editor
Dads
Dads is a humorous documentary that celebrates the joys and challenges of parenting in today’s world.
Andrew Morreale, ACE, Editor Colin Cosack, Additional Editor Flavia Fontes, Additional Editor
Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
This documentary spotlights Debbie Allen's career and follows her group of dance students as they prepare for Allen's annual Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.
Parris Patton, Editor Larissa Brantner James, Editor David Greenspan, Editor Dark Side Of The Ring The Unreal Life of Brian Pillman Wrestler Brian Pillman clawed his way to infamy with a groundbreaking performance that blurred the lines between fact and fiction. But when his gambit to con the industry’s most powerful titans into providing for his family’s future came crashing down, he charted a new path of self-destruction.
Curt Lobb, Other, Editor Jason Cook, Additional Editor
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet
This documentary tells the story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than most. In 90+ years, David Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Martin Elsbury, Editor Charles Dyer, Additional Editor
David Foster: Off The Record
David Foster: Off The Record is a biography of composer and producer David Foster, who has sold over a half billion records and produced the careers of Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Lionel Richie, and Michael Bublé. Eugene Weis, Editor
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Big Bird
The beloved Sesame Street star helps a young Indian American immigrant feel less alone in her new country.
Robert Garry, Editor Cynthia Rogers, Additional Editor Greg Mcdonald, Additional Editor
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Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Hamilton creator inspires a father and daughter to overcome the challenges of fighting cancer.
Maris Berzin, Editor Cynthia Rogers, Editor Morgan Hanner, Editor
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Misty Copeland
The groundbreaking African American ballerina motivates an aspiring aerospace engineer to triumph over racial and gender boundaries.
Ryan Learny, Editor Andrea Lewis, Editor Dear... Spike Lee Lee’s film School Daze propels an educator to become the president of a historically black college.
Audrey Capotosta, Editor Morgan Hanner, Additional Editor Azin Samari, Additional Editor
The Devil You Know Vampire Witch When doomsday prepper Steve Mineo is expelled from Sherry Shriner’s cult, he tries to protect his girlfriend Barbara Rogers from online attacks and winds up dead.
Clark Masters, Editor
Dick Johnson Is Dead
As her father nears the end of his life, filmmaker Kirsten Johnson stages his death in inventive and comical ways to help them both face the inevitable. Nels Bangerter, Editor Jeremy Workman, Additional Editor
Each And Every Day
Each and Every Day speaks with nine young people who recount what led them to attempt suicide or have suicidal ideation, and how they worked to reclaim their will to live. Toby Shimin, Editor
Earth At Night In Color
Jaguar Jungle
A jaguar fights to keep his river home in Brazil as the night brings both challenges and opportunities to hunt.
Andy Netley, Editor
Equal
Stonewall: From Rebellion To Liberation
The events of the historic Stonewall Uprising are told through the voices of the activists and icons who were there, and who helped usher in a new era of being, out, proud, and Equal.
Claire Didier, Editor Liam McNiff, Editor
Expecting Amy
And Birth
With her son’s birth around the corner, an excited, anxious Amy finally takes the stage in Chicago.
Alexander Hammer, Editor Exterminate All The Brutes The Bright Colors Of Fascism This documentary explores the challenge of reconciling America’s history with its ideals of freedom and democracy, pointing to the struggle for native representation and the legacy of slavery in institutionalized racism today. Reflecting on his time in Berlin, Peck links the resurgence of white nationalism with fascism, slavery, colonialism, and Nazism.
Alexandra Strauss, Editor
F*ck That's Delicious Back To Paris Action and crew take Paris by storm eating and drinking at all the new instant classics. French breakfast with an Asian twist, yakitori tasting menus, and boozey bistrot lunches.
Tyler Christie, Editor
The Food That Built America The Kings Of Burgers In the 1950s, Ray Kroc franchises nationwide, but then two Florida visionaries start up what will become Kroc’s biggest rival by re-inventing their grill into the pioneering “flame broiler.” The two iconic restaurants will battle for decades, launching signature sandwiches that become staples all over the world.
Kimberly Driscoll, Editor
40 Years A Prisoner
After a 1978 police shootout resulted in 30-plus year prison sentences for nine members of the controversial Philadelphia-based Black liberation group MOVE, the son of two convicted members dedicates his life to fighting for the release of his parents and other MOVE members. Joe Kehoe, Editor Tommy Oliver, Editor
Framing Britney Spears (The New York Times Presents)
Her rise was a global phenomenon. Her downfall was a cruel national sport. People close to Britney Spears and lawyers tied to her conservatorship now reassess her career as she battles her father in court over who should control her life.
Geoff O'Brien, Editor Pierre Takal, Editor
From Cradle To Stage
Brandi And Teresa Carlile
Deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest, Brandi Carlile and her mother Teresa open up to Dave and Virginia about Brandi’s trajectory from a tomboy kid who didn’t fit in to a multiple-Grammy Award-winning, openly gay singer-songwriter.
Doug Blush, ACE, Editor Kurt Mischkot, Editor Meg Ramsay, Editor Jake Shaver, Additional Editor Generation Hustle The 23 Lives Of Jeremy Wilson A charismatic, handsome Indiana man with an ever-shifting identity is tracked across the country for decades by the growing tribe of those he’s hurt – until he’s finally outsmarted by a New York City cop.
Adrian Murray, Editor
Generation Hustle A Scam With A Beat A Detroit teenager running cons out of his bedroom transforms into scam rapper Teejayx6, using his mastery of deception to maneuver his way into a record deal with one of the biggest labels in America.
Dave S. Tung, Editor
Giving Voice
Six ambitious student actors audition for the prestigious August Wilson Monologue Competition, culminating in a riveting final round on Broadway. Rose Corr, Editor Wes Lipman, Editor Alexander Hadden, Editor
The Go-Go's
"The Go-Go's" chronicles the first all-female band to play its own instruments, write its own songs and soar to No. 1 on the album charts. Featuring candid testimonies, "The Go-Go's" charts the meteoric rise to fame of a band born of the L.A. punk scene that created a zeitgeist.
Brett Banks, Editor
Going To Pot: The High & Low Of It
Pot is hot. The film with a zip of high and the facts about low. A virtual bong for those who smoke and for those who have thought about it.
Joe DeShano, Lead Editor
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted
Sumatra's Stunning Highlands An abundance of fierce spices, infused into Indonesian culture by both trade and colonization, make their impression on Gordon.
Julian Gomez, Editor Marc Cahill, Editor
Hamilton's Pharmacopeia
Ultra LSD
With the precise structure of LSD’s molecular target identified, Hamilton discusses the new era of psychedelic research and, along the way, meets pioneers of the field.
Kyle Graffam, Editor Heaven's Gate: The Cult Of Cults The Second Harvest With the group’s dwindling membership compounded by a failed attempt at recruitment, Do begins to plan their exit to the next level.
Michelle M. Witten, Editor James Leche, Additional Editor Giacomo Ambrosini, Additional Editor
Helter Skelter: An American Myth Some Bad Mistakes A desperate Charles Manson escapes with his Family to a desert hideout. Los Angeles is paralyzed with fear as the police fumble the investigation. Helter Skelter reveals how Manson unexpectedly helps brings his reign of terror to an end.
Steve Prestemon, Editor
Hemingway Episode One: A Writer (1899 - 1929) Hemingway, yearning for adventure, volunteers for the Red Cross during World War I. He marries Hadley Richardson and moves to Paris, publishes "The Sun Also Rises" and finds critical and commercial success with his second novel, "A Farewell to Arms."
Erik Ewers, ACE, Editor Ryan Gifford, Editor
High On The Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America
Our Founding Chefs
From mac and cheese to Virginia ham: Jefferson’s and Washington’s renowned enslaved chefs James Hemings and Hercules left the nation hungry for more.
Ephraim Kirkwood, Editor
High On The Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America
The Rice Kingdom
In the Carolinas, Stephen looks at the human cost of rice and goes whole hog with Gullah chef BJ Dennis and those preserving Black culinary traditions.
John S. Fisher, Editor
Hip Hop Uncovered
Sh*t's Real
LAPD Chief Gates militarizes the department, forever changing police into a hostile force. The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 ravages a generation of black men with obscene mandatory minimums that incarcerate first-time offenders with double-digit sentences.
Erik L. Barnes, Editor Hip Hop Uncovered Victory Lap Our contributors become modern-day Robin Hood’s as they change their communities for the better. Trick Trick administers a “No Fly Zone!” to protect Detroit artists from the corporate machine. As the internet takes over the music industry, our contributors talk about accountability as it relates to social media.
Erik McMichael, Editor Kristian R. Hill, Additional Editor Alex Durham, Additional Editor Erik L. Barnes, Additional Editor
History Of Swear Words D**k You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?
Bryan Irving, Editor Kurt Heydle, Editor Paul Swain, Editor Clark Burnett, Editor Jamie Conklin, Editor Maura Corey, Editor Steve Daf, Editor Tod Modisett, Editor
History Of Swear Words
Pu**y
Nicolas Cage hosts this proudly profane, funny and engagingly educational series about the history and impact of the most notorious English swear words.
Jamie Conklin, Editor
Hysterical
A backstage pass into the lives of some of stand-up comedy’s most boundary-breaking women, exploring the hard-fought journey to become the voices of their generation and their gender.
Dava Whisenant, ACE, Editor Andrea Lewis, Editor
I Am Greta
The story of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is told through footage in this documentary following her rise to prominence and her global impact as she sparks school strikes and protests around the world
Hanna Lejonqvist, SFK, Editor Charlotte Landelius, Editor
I Want My MTV (Biography)
I Want My MTV (Biography) charts the rise of a cultural phenomenon: MTV. The network pushed the boundaries of art, sex, gender and race, cementing its image to celebrity. Featuring interviews with the network’s founders, VJs, artists, and journalists, and including footage.
Torben Bernhard, Editor Tyler Measom, Editor I'll Be Gone In The Dark Reign Of Terror Michelle reflects on the 1984 murder of her childhood neighbor Kathy Lombardo, which sparked her interest in true crime. The East Area Rapist escalates from attacking young women to targeting couples. And detectives discuss an era when victims were ashamed to speak and sexual crime was minimized in the press.
Alyse Ardell Spiegel, Editor Jawad Metni, Editor Erin Barnett, Editor
Immigration Nation Installing Fear The Trump administration expanded ICE and changed its mandate. Now agents can deport anyone, including two fathers recently separated from their kids.
Andrey Alistratov, Editor Jay Arthur Sterrenberg, Editor James Morrison, Editor Christopher K. Walker, Editor
Into The Unknown: Making Frozen 2
Journey to Ahtohallan
Frozen 2’s internal screening at Disney Animation proves to be a “live-or-die” moment for two songs. Sterling K. Brown and Evan Rachel Wood record for their characters, Mattias and Iduna, as Kristen Bell and director Chris Buck share the meaning and emotion behind Anna’s song, “The Next Right Thing.”
Drew Oberholtzer, Editor Bob Officer, Additional Editor
Jimmy Carter, Rock & Roll President
The story of President Jimmy Carter's relationship with music, the important role that music played in his life and work, and the bonds with musicians Willie Nelson, the Allman Brothers and Bob Dylan.
Mari Keiko Gonzalez, Editor
John Wayne Gacy: Devil In Disguise
Warning Signs
An examination of Gacy’s past reveals unsettling evidence that authorities knew he was a sexual predator. Still, Gacy was able to evade law enforcement for more than a decade as he committed his deadly crimes.
Lucas Groth, Lead Editor
The Killing Of Breonna Taylor (The New York Times Presents)
A New York Times investigation examines what happened at 3003 Springfield Drive in Louisville, Kentucky, just after midnight on March 13, when police executed a warrant that resulted in the death of Breonna Taylor.
Kathryn Hood-Moore, Editor Geoff O'Brien, Editor Becky Goldberg, Editor The Lady And The Dale Soldier Of Fortune The story of Liz Carmichael, a transgender entrepreneur who rose to prominence during the 1970s oil crisisby promoting The Dale, a fuel-efficient, three-wheeled car. Her promotional zeal led to media scrutiny,uncovering suspicion about the car's technology and her own criminal past.
Chris Donlon, Lead Editor Nicholas Alden, Editor
The Last Narc Tercera Parte — 26 Bastards Hector’s informants give him groundbreaking evidence – first-hand, eyewitness accounts of Kiki's kidnapping, torture, and murder. He learns the incident took place in a cartel hacienda where high-level Mexican government officials were present, along with a mysterious Cuban. They reveal the cartel and government's attempts to cover up the crime.
Rick Milewski, Editor Rogelio Abraldes, Editor
Lenox Hill
Undercurrents
John Boockvar gives a family a grim update. David performs Mitzie’s delicate procedure. The two doctors recall how their fathers shaped their careers.
Ruthie Shatz, Editor Helen Yum, Editor Akiko Iwakawa-Grieve, Editor
Life In A Day 2020
Life in a Day 2020, tells the story of a single day on Earth as told through the lens of actual people across the globe. The film gives viewers a fascinating window into humanity and demonstrates that, despite our many differences, we are more the same than we sometimes realize.
Nse Asuquo, Editor Mdhamiri Á Nkem, Editor Sam Rice-Edwards, Editor
Lincoln: Divided We Stand
The Dogs Of War
Lincoln’s evolution on issues of slavery and equality come full circle. As the war ends, the lessons he’s learned and experiences he’s had come to fruition as he delivers the most iconic speech and piece of legislation of his career - but at great cost to this marriage and family.
Travis Greene, Editor Pat Quinn, Editor Love Fraud You Just Gotta Trust Me Tracy and Mickey’s courtship is a dizzying ride that ends with a beautiful engagement ring. But Tracy’s daughters think it’s all moving too fast and break into Mickey's truck to find out the truth. They are shocked at what they learn and it’s up to them to spill the beans.
JD Marlow, Editor
Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art
Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art is an American crime documentary about the largest art fraud in American history set in the super rich, super obsessed and superfast art world of New York. Tiffany Beaudin, Editor
Marvel 616 Japanese Spider-Man Uncover the beginnings of Japanese Spider-Man and discover how this cultural crossover took place.
Andrew McAllister, Editor
The Me You Can't See With Oprah Winfrey And Prince Harry
Say It Out Loud In The Me You Can’t See, Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry guide discussions about mental health and emotional well-being while opening up about their mental health journeys and struggles.
Spencer Averick, Lead Editor
Men In Kilts: A Roadtrip With Sam And Graham
Food And Drink
Scotland's cuisine and whisky are renown throughout the world, for different reasons. In this episode, Sam and Graham explore (perhaps a little too passionately) what it takes to make the world’s finest whisky and to cook “only-in-Scotland” dishes like Haggis.
Jeremy Lusk, Editor
Men In Kilts: A Roadtrip With Sam And Graham
Scotland By Land, Air And Sea
Simply put, Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries on the planet, offering rolling hills, epic mountain ranges and jagged shorelines sure to make any viewer’s jaw drop. This episode lets Sam and Graham share (and show off) the natural wonders of their home country with the world.
Tony Chen, Editor
Men In Kilts: A Roadtrip With Sam And Graham
Scottish Sports
Sam and Graham explore both classic and modern Scottish sport as they take on everything from lifting stones and throwing the Highland Games Hammer, to golfing at the revered St. Andrews and suiting up for a rugby lesson at Murrayfield Stadium.
Ryan Rothmaier, Editor Men In Kilts: A Roadtrip With Sam And Graham Witchcraft And Superstition Deep belief and reverence for the supernatural characterize the culture of the Scottish Highlands. Sam and Graham take a deep dive into old superstitions, witch trials and their imprint on the country. Plus, Sam spends the episode trying to scare Graham at every turn.
Gustaw Laskowicz, Editor
Miracle Fishing: Kidnapped Abroad
On September 23, 1994, American journalist Tom Hargrove was kidnapped outside his home in Cali, Colombia by separatist guerillas. His family had no choice but to take matters into their own hands and negotiate directly for his release. And they kept a video diary of the entire process. Miles Hargrove, Editor
Moment Of Truth Chapter Five - Can The Truth Set You Free Daniel and Larry begin their prison sentences as Daniel continues to maintain his innocence. Over the course of 20 years Daniel continues to fight for his freedom in vain until he finds an advocate in Christine Mumma, leader of the North Carolina Center for Actual Innocence, who re-evaluates the case.
David B. Guthrie, Editor Jay Jennings, Editor Myles Kramer, Additional Editor
Most Expensivest
Winners
2 Chainz and Tyga train at the UFC Performance Center in Las Vegas. Later, he sings in a Lamborghini inspired massage chair and chats with a few D&D nerds who make gaming tables.
Bryan Gaynor, Lead Editor Samantha Sharkey, Editor Nolan Funk, Editor
Murder Among The Mormons
Episode 3
What makes a murderer? The suspect reveals all the details of the deception — and a disturbing willingness to kill.
Greg O'Toole, Editor Matt Prekop, Editor
Murder On Middle Beach
Reasonable Doubts
Finale. With the ten-year anniversary of his mother’s death approaching, Madison leaves no stone unturned in his quest for the truth – despite concerns that his documentary may be doing more harm than good. As Madison presses on, there are surprising roadblocks to his investigation.
Seth Bomse, Editor Megan Brennan, Editor Frederick Shanahan, Editor My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman Dave Chappelle In an interview near his farm in Ohio, comedian Dave Chappelle reflects on his unconventional career, his family and the power of community.
Jon David Philpot, Editor Cori Wapnowska, Editor
My Psychedelic Love Story
An examination of the high priest of LSD Timothy Leary through the eyes of famed lover Joanna Harcourt- Smith. Was Leary's "perfect love" a CIA plant or was she simply a rich, beautiful young woman out for the adventure of a lifetime? Steven Hathaway, Editor
Mysterious Planet Mountains Of Fire And Ice Join David Schwimmer as he journeys through the Andes, a mountain range with two different worlds: a fortress of fire, ruled by a phoenix, and a land of ice, conquered by a master of stealth. But how did they come to rule such hostile lands?
Ben Lamar, Editor
The Night Caller
The Sting
When yet another horrific killing terrorizes the community and a man stands trial for killing his girlfriend, police set a cunning trap for an elusive killer.
Sam Hart, Editor Thomas Meadmore, Editor
Night Stalker: The Hunt For A Serial Killer
Devil in the City of Angels
A series of murders, rapes and kidnappings baffles police until detectives Gil Carrillo and Frank Salerno team up and start connecting the crimes.
Chris Walldorf, Lead Editor Rogelio Abraldes, Editor Ed Greene, Editor Greg Tillman, Editor James Carroll, Additional Editor Rick Milewski, Additional Editor
The Nine Lives Of Ozzy Osbourne (Biography)
The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne (Biography) traces the life and career of the man who personifies rock and roll rebellion. Ozzy reflects on his childhood in poverty, fronting Black Sabbath, his award-winning solo career, becoming a 21st-century television dad and his recent Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.
Stephen Lee Carr, Editor Bob Sarles, Editor 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything The Revolution Will Not Be Televised America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.
Brett Irwin, Editor
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Starman With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper— inspire a creative triumph.
Sam Blair, Editor Cinizia Baldessari, Additional Editor
Onision: In Real Life Banana Power In 2019, the internet was transfixed with allegations of grooming and predatory behavior against one of YouTube’s biggest and most controversial stars, Onision. After shocking accusations came to light in this cutting-edge limited series, Onision was demonetized by YouTube, prompting a timely follow-up episode with his accuser, Sarah.
Brian Kushner, Editor
The Oprah Conversation
Barack Obama
Discussing his memoir A Promised Land, the former president reflects on his biggest challenges—and the results of the 2020 election
Jay Eckensberger, Supervising Editor Gil Kraus, Editor Joe Guglielmo, Editor Kirk Garden, Editor
Oprah With Meghan And Harry: A CBS Primetime Special
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sit down for their first in-depth television interview and discuss stepping into life as a royal, marriage, motherhood, philanthropic work and their move to the United States.
Jay Eckensberger, Supervising Editor
P!nk: All I Know So Far
A behind-the-scenes look at P!NK as she balances family and life on the road, leading up to her first Wembley Stadium performance on 2019’s “Beautiful Trauma” world tour.
Cindy Mollo, ACE, Editor
Painting With John
Elephant John recounts how the obsession he and his brother shared for John Coltrane’s “Live at Birdland” resulted in an unfortunate Sunday breakfast and chronicles his epic quest to procure a live eel in Manhattan.
Erik Mockus, Editor A Perfect Planet Volcano We can't control volcanoes, but without them there would be no life on Earth. They may appear destructive but magma from the planet's molten core builds land and mineral rich ash from regular eruptions fertilize the surface.
Sam Rogers, Editor Kris Kral, Editor
Philly D.A. Episode 102 Krasner and team battle for access to the complete police misconduct files as an angry public demands the District Attorney release the names of officers deemed unfit to testify in court. Meanwhile, tensions boil between new Assistant District Attorneys and seasoned veterans in the juvenile unit over juvenile sentencing alternatives.
Dita Gruze, Editor Adriana Pacheco, Editor Rubin Daniels Jr., Editor Jim Hession, Editor Hemal Trivedi, Editor
Pretend It's A City
Cultural Affairs The mysteries of talent are scrutinized as Fran looks at the peril of writing, the joy of Motown and the time Charles Mingus chased her on the street.
Damian Rodriguez, Editor
Pretend It's A City
Library Services
Books opened up the world to young Fran. Today, she can't throw a volume away - but she will trash the writer of a glowing blurb for a lousy tome.
Damian Rodriguez, Editor David Tedeschi, Editor
Pride
1950s: People Had Parties
A revealing look at the vibrant and full lives lived by queer people in the 1950s amidst a steep rise in governmental regulations against the LGBTQ+ community led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, who ushered in an era of government-sanctioned persecution.
John F. Lyons, Editor
Pride
1970s: The Vanguard Of Struggle
In this personal journey, Cheryl Dunye interweaves archival footage, personal testimonies and interviews to show how the 1970s helped forge a national movement.
Genéa Gaudet, Editor Pride 1980s: Underground New York City in the 1980s, reinvigorated by the prior era’s sexual revolution and the ascendance of the Gay Liberation Front, saw an influx of queer people to downtown Manhattan and the rise of the underground ball scene. At the same time, the AIDS epidemic devastated the gay community.
Rosella Tursi, Editor
Q: Into The Storm The Storm Series Finale. As QAnon-fueled conspiracies culminate in the U.S. Capitol siege, Cullen reveals the forces behind Q.
Tom Patterson, Lead Editor David Tillman, Editor Cullen Hoback, Editor Ted Woerner, Editor Evan Wise, Editor
Ravi Patel's Pursuit Of Happiness
Overparenting In Japan
A trip to Japan equips Ravi and his wife Mahaley with the tools to approach parenting their young daughter.
Alex Emanuele, Editor Craig A. Colton, Editor Jose Pullido, Editor Jenna McFeely, Editor Katherine Copeland, Editor
Real Talk, Real Change
Racial Justice + The American Dream
What does the American Dream mean, and how can we positively reset it? An innovative discussion, taking on the toughest questions in our society today with Jalen Rose, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Aida Rodriguez, Malcolm Gladwell, and more
Joaquin Perez, Editor Aurora De Lucia, Additional Editor Jason Lee, Additional Editor Andrea Meli, Additional Editor
Rebuilding Paradise
Rebuilding Paradise is a moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy, as a community ravaged by disaster comes together to recover what was lost and begin the important task of rebuilding.
M. Watanabe Milmore, Editor Gladys Mae Murphy, Editor Restaurant Hustle 2020: All On The Line
From Executive Producer Guy Fieri, Restaurant Hustle 2020: All on the Line follows world-class chefs Maneet Chauhan, Antonia Lofaso, Christian Petroni, and Marcus Samuelsson as they each picked up a camera and documented the challenges their restaurants faced during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Mike Bibeau, Senior Editor Amanda Blaylock, Editor Max Gold, Editor AJ Koch, Editor
Sasquatch Spy Rock Delving into the violent criminal subculture in the Northern California mountains, David confronts very real threats in pursuit of tangible evidence.
Allan Duso, Editor Azin Samari, Editor Morgan Hanner, Editor
Secrets Of The Whales
Humpback Songs
A humpback whale calf must learn the secrets of its family while on a five thousand-mile journey to the bottom of the world.
John Freeburn, Editor
Seduced: Inside The NXIVM Cult
Exposed
Catherine begins the fight of her life to expose the cult and rescue her daughter. India, an indoctrinated slave master for Keith Raniere, becomes a potential co-conspirator when Raniere is charged. The final episode follows India’s painful awakening to Raniere’s decades-long history of terror and abuse.
Inbal B. Lessner, ACE, Editor Alex Jablonski, Editor Gillian McCarthy, Editor Matthew Moul, Editor Chris A. Peterson, ACE, Editor
76 Days
A look at life in the earliest days of the COVID-19 crisis in Wuhan, China, 76 Days focuses on frontline hospital workers and their patients, bearing witness to the human resilience that persists in times of profound tragedy.
Hao Wu, Editor
Shawn Mendes: In Wonder
Over the course of a world tour, this unguarded documentary follows Shawn Mendes as he opens up about his stardom, relationships and musical future.
Zach Kashkett, Editor Showbiz Kids
A look at the high-risk, high-reward business of child actors. Featuring Evan Rachel Wood, Henry Thomas (E.T.), Mara Wilson (Mrs. Doubtfire), the late Cameron Boyce (Jessie), Jada Pinkett Smith, plus two aspiring hopefuls. The film chronicles the price of fame/failure on a child. Weston Cadwell, Editor
The Social Dilemma
This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations. Davis Coombe, Editor
Somebody Feed Phil Rio De Janeiro Phil feels the beat — and heat — while dancing at Carnival, sampling fruit and feijoada, sipping potent caipirinhas and pigging out at a churrascaria.
Allie Keefer, Editor Derek Pons, Editor Bobby Zeleny, Additional Editor Randall Meehl, Additional Editor George Manatos, Additional Editor
Song Exploder Nine Inch Nails - Hurt
Broken-down sounds, damaged vocals and naked emotion makes a chilling coda to a blockbuster LP as Trent Reznor talks about transforming pain into art.
Lauren Saffa, Editor Quin O'Brien, Editor
Song Exploder
R.E.M. - Losing My Religion
R.E.M. looks back at the life-changing track to tell the story of how they created it.
Quin O'Brien, Editor
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy
Naples And The Amalfi Coast
Stanley Tucci feasts on pizza in Naples and embarks on a whirlwind tour to find the freshest mozzarella, the best San Marzano tomatoes, and a spectacular spaghetti and zucchini.
Hamit Shonpal, Editor
The Story Of Late Night
Eyes On The Throne
As the 1980s dawn, David Letterman reinvents late night for a new generation and endless speculation begins on who will be Johnny Carson’s eventual successor.
David Mitchell, Editor Dan Hawkes, Additional Editor Strip Down, Rise Up
Strip Down, Rise Up is a film about a diverse group of women who heal their trauma and body-image issues through sensual movement and the art of pole dancing. Edward Osei-Gyimah, Editor
Supervillain: The Making Of Tekashi 6ix9ine Identity Young Daniel Hernandez faces a childhood trauma that triggers him to reinvent himself as Tekashi 6ix9ine. He develops his trademark rainbow look, joins a gang, drops the track "Gummo" and leaves his family wondering what the future holds. Series premiere.
Michael Mahaffie, Lead Editor Adam Miller, Editor
Supervillain: The Making Of Tekashi 6ix9ine Truth Finally arrested, Tekashi makes a choice that lands him and others in jail. Upon release, his career burns bright but quickly fades. Much like our former president and so many other supervillains of our time, his toxic persona persists and damages all of the people and cultures around him.
Michael Mahaffie, Lead Editor Adam Miller, Editor Stephanie Filo Jones, Editor Alex MacKenzie, Editor
Surviving Death
Near-Death Experiences
A doctor is found lifeless after going over a waterfall. Now she and others share their near-death experiences. Does consciousness expand after death?
Hannah Vanderlan, Editor
Surviving Death
Reincarnation
Vivid details and unshakable confidence -- from a 5 year-old. A child psychiatrist studies cases of past-life memories, which occur around the world.
Tim K. Smith, Editor
Taste The Nation With Padma Lakshmi
Where The Kabob Is Hot
Padma tastes her way through Los Angeles, sampling one of her favorite cuisines: Persian food. The community opens up about the misconceptions some Americans have about Iranians, one kabob at a time.
Matt Cascella, Editor Betsy Kagen, Additional Editor Barney Murray, Additional Editor 30 For 30 Be Water Told through archive and the voices of those who knew him best, Be Water is an intimate look at Bruce Lee’s life and the seismic yet difficult journey leading a young Asian American man to become a singular icon in the global histories of film, martial arts, and race.
Graham Taylor, Editor Kel McKeown, Additional Editor Caroline Hodge, Additional Editor
30 For 30 The Life And Trials Of Oscar Pistorius The story of Oscar Pistorius, the South African Paralympic sprinter and international hero, who had inspired millions with his determination and dedication – and who was then suddenly at the center of a murder investigation.
Paul Carlin, Editor Kevin Konak, Editor
30 For 30
Long Gone Summer
The unforgettable tale of the most storied home run chase in baseball history – and all the questions that followed.
Omry Maoz, Editor AJ Schnack, Editor
Tina
A look at music icon Tina Turner, her improbable rise, and 1980’s career resurgence. It combines new interviews with Turner and her closest friends and family with footage and photos to tell the story of the Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll.
Carter Gunn, Editor TJ Martin, Editor Taryn Gould, Editor
Tiny World
Woodland
A chipmunk hustles to make it through a year in the forest, while a host of other incredible tiny animals seize every opportunity.
Paul Kiff, Editor
The Titans That Built America
A New Generation Rises
From the ashes of World War I, a new generation of leaders emerge — Titans of new industries that are transforming the nation. But as egos and rivalries come to dictate their actions, the country faces down the greatest financial crisis in history — the Great Depression.
Jonathan Soule, Editor Brian McCallister, Editor Ryan Doyle, Editor Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre
The documentary takes a look at the birth of Black Wall Street and its catastrophic downfall over the course of two bloody days, the fallout and reconstruction, incorporating archival footage while weaving in present-day stories. Andrew Adolphius, Editor Ray Hubley, Editor Deborah Peretz, Editor A.M. Peters, Editor
Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy Of Courage
The special, featuring Robin Roberts, explores the history, legacy and impact of the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first Black military pilots, and how their significant contributions to the United States inspired the next generation of activists and leaders pushing for racial equality and civic change. Wesley Smith, Editor Kirk St Patrick, Editor
United Shades Of America With W. Kamau Bell Policing The Police W. Kamau Bell heads to his hometown of Oakland, California and the Bay Area to examine the history and current state of policing in America through the eyes of activists, organizers, politicians, victims and police themselves.
Allie Keefer, Editor
Unseamly: The Investigation Of Peter Nygard
Polyester King
Unseamly: The Investigation of Peter Nygård delves into the fashion mogul's life and alleged crimes. Nygård and his companies have been accused of rape and sex trafficking by more than 80 women. Nygård and his alleged crimes are exposed in a documentary nearly two years in the making.
Adam Talaid, Supervising Editor
Unsolved Mysteries
Tsunami Spirits
A massive earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan in March 2011. Residents share stories of the spirits they encountered in the wake of the disaster.
Asako Ushio, Editor
Vice
Talibanistan & Armed And Black
What the future of Afghanistan may hold now that American troops are leaving after more than 19 years of war. The major players helping to arm and train Black Americans with guns and why arming up as a Black person can carry unique and deadly risks.
Kelly Kendrick, Editor Chris Iverson, Editor Voice Of Freedom (American Experience)
Voice of Freedom interweaves the "Voice of the Century" Marian Anderson's life story with her landmark performance at Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday, 1939. Informed by Anderson's battle for respect in a segregated country, the film explores fundamental questions about talent, race, fame, democracy, and the American soul. Steven J. Golliday, Editor
Voices Magnified: Policing In America
Narrated by Laurence Fishburne, Voices Magnified: Policing in America examines what it will take to transform the way we police our streets so people of all races can feel safe and respected by those who are charged with protecting them. A.M. Peters, Editor
The Vote (American Experience)
One hundred years after the passage of the 19th Amendment, The Vote tells the dramatic culmination story of the hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote — a transformative cultural and political movement that resulted in the largest expansion of voting rights in U.S. history. Nancy Novak, Editor Ilya Chaiken, Editor
The Vow
At Cause
Sarah confides in Mark about DOS, a secret women's group involving “masters” and “slaves.” She struggles in her relationships with NXIVM, her friend and husband Nippy, who confronts the organization he’s helped for 15 years. Sarah and Mark lament how many members they’ve recruited and question what to do next.
David Osit, Editor Alicia Ellis, Editor Rebecca Adorno, Editor
The Vow
Building Character
Mark, Bonnie, Sarah and Nippy strategize with Catherine Oxenberg about how to get her daughter, India, out of DOS, even though she wants to stay. An anonymous DOS member tells her story.
Arielle Sherman, Editor Karim Lopez, Editor Daniel Koehler, Editor
The Vow Class 1 Data
Catherine believes her daughter’s in danger and wants her to come home. But she and the former members are unable to get the attention of authorities so they visit the New York Times. While weighing the pros and cons of going on record, Mark reflects on his time at NXIVM.
Rebecca Adorno, Editor The Vow The Science Of Joy Series premiere. Mark Vicente and Sarah Edmondson, high-ranking former NXIVM leaders, describe the dream and mission of NXIVM to build a better world. Bonnie Piesse, Mark’s wife, tells him she’s worried about the organization and Keith Raniere, NXIVM’s leader and Mark’s mentor. Mark believes it must be a misunderstanding.
Aleks Gezentsvey, Editor Christopher Passig, Editor
The Vow The Wound As the group gathers evidence for their FBI testimonies, they express their beliefs about how the curriculums of SOP and JNESS, men’s and women’s groups within NXIVM, reshaped their ideas on gender roles in society and may have laid the foundation for DOS.
Alicia Ellis, Editor
Welcome To Chechnya
This documentary exposes Chechnya’s under reported atrocities while highlighting a group of people who are confronting brutality head-on. The film follows these LGBTQ+ activists as they work undercover to rescue victims and provide them with safe houses and visa assistance to escape.
Tyler H. Walk, Editor Maxwell Anderson, Additional Editor
Wendy Williams: What A Mess!
Wendy Williams sheds her private persona and speaks directly to the camera, discussing every inch of joy and humiliation she has experienced since childhood. It’s a no holds barred look with never-before heard truths about Wendy’s celebrity feuds, her shocking divorce, her childhood and the private darkness she has endured.
Paul J. Coyne, ACE, Editor Joseph DeShano, Editor Bradley Hoegl, Editor Mac Caudill, Editor Knox Hughes, Editor
What Drives Us
Dave Grohl sits with some of the biggest names in music to discuss the joys and heartaches of touring the world in a van with your band and learning what it takes to connect with an audience and bring live music to the masses.
Dean Gonzalez, Editor
While The Rest Of Us Die
Doomsday & The President
How Cold War plans for nuclear war empowered the president to rip up the Constitution and blow up the world – and there’s nothing we can do to stop it.
Lindsay Petric, Editor Christina To, Editor Why Did You Kill Me?
The line between justice and revenge blurs when a devastated family uses social media to track down the people who killed 24-year-old Crystal Theobald. Barry Poltermann, Editor Matthew Prekop, Editor Luis Lopez, Editor Mike Moss, Additional Editor
A Wilderness Of Error Should The Jury Find... Nine years after the murders of his pregnant wife and two young daughters, the guilt of Green Beret Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald is put to a civilian jury. The defense calls a surprise witness: The Girl in a Floppy Hat.
Joe Langford, Editor Caitlyn Greene, Editor
A Wilderness Of Error A Time Of Suspicion After an Army hearing frees Green Beret Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, his father-in-law demands a reinvestigation. But when he sees all the evidence, he’s shocked by where it leads…
Diana Decilio, Editor
Worn Stories
Community
Clothing - or the lack thereof - can bring people together, whether they're celebrating a life, shining on the dance floor or woodworking in the nude.
Alan Lowe, Editor
Worn Stories
Uniform
Protective, practical uniforms find new uses when a crossing guard refuses to be defined, an artist enjoys erasure, and a lawmaker proudly stands out.
Miranda Yousef, ACE, Editor
The Year Earth Changed
The Year Earth Changed explores the global lockdown and the stories that have come out of it. From hearing birdsong in deserted cities and seeing whales in Glacier Bay, people worldwide have had the chance to engage with nature like never before.
Doug Main, Editor Ben King, Editor
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