2018 Primetime Emmy® Awards Ballot Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special Aaron Hernandez Uncovered March 17, 2018 - March 18, 2018 A detailed look at Aaron Hernandez’s life, a millionaire athlete with a fiancé and baby, convicted of murder. New details and never-before-seen interviews explain his troubled past and murder allegations. American Medevac September 17, 2017 During the Vietnam War, CBS News correspondent Morton Dean and cameraman Greg Cooke flew on a harrowing medevac mission to rescue three wounded infantrymen from an enemy infested rice paddy. American Medevac tells the story of finding these men and their emotional reunion, more than 40 years later. Andre The Giant April 10, 2018 A look at the life and career of professional wrestling’s most beloved legend, André René Roussimoff, a.k.a. "Andre The Giant.” Through interviews and never before seen footage, the film is a revealing and intimate portrait of one of pop culture’s most recognizable, yet misunderstood, figures. Baltimore Rising November 20, 2017 Baltimore Rising goes deep behind the scenes of a city on edge in the wake of Freddie Gray’s death in police custody, which sparked protests and riots. The film follows local activists, police officers, community leaders and gang affiliates as they fight for change and struggle to hold Baltimore together. Biggie: The Life Of Notorious B.I.G. (Biography Presents) September 04, 2017 Biggie: The Life of Nortorious B.I.G. is the first biography to be authorized by the estate of the late Christopher Wallace. This documentary provides interviews with his widow, his mother, close friends and multiple cultural icons. Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey March 04, 2018 Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey takes a deep and personal look at the historical Billy Graham – the man, the mission and the message. Featuring interviews with well-known and trusted personalities, the documentary focuses on the journey of one man sharing one message. Charles Manson: The Final Words December 03, 2017 The documentary features exclusive interviews with Charles Manson over the last year of his life, and presents an alternative explanation that could challenge the “Helter Skelter” murder theory. Filmmakers raise serious questions as to whether the ends justify the means in order to convict a notorious villain. Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders November 18, 2017 - November 19, 2017 Focuses on the infamous crime that shocked the nation and was chronicled in Truman Capote’s seminal book, In Cold Blood, the brutal murder of four members of the Clutter family in their Kansas home seemingly without motive. The true crime documentary takes a fresh in-depth look at the legendary case. Dahmer On Dahmer: A Serial Killer Speaks November 11, 2017 - November 12, 2017 Dahmer On Dahmer: A Serial Killer Speaks dives into the mind of America’s most notorious serial killer. Looking back on her exclusive interview with Dahmer, investigative journalist Nancy Glass highlights on- and-off-camera conversations detailing Dahmer’s disturbing crimes through his own words, giving insight into his depraved manner and reasons for killing. Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated October 17, 2017 This documentary gives an intimate look into Demi Lovato's life. It takes you on a journey as she creates her most important body of work in music, and discovers her most authentic self. Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography (Biography Presents) November 12, 2017 - November 13, 2017 Fifteen years after her abduction at age 14, Elizabeth Smart takes control of her narrative, sharing her perspective on her captivity, rape, recovery, and advocacy for other victims. A bold redefinition of victimhood, the two-part documentary reveals how Smart outwitted her captors to make her rescue possible. Elvis Presley: The Searcher April 14, 2018 - April 14, 2018 A two film, three-hour presentation taking the audience on a comprehensive journey from Elvis’ childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions. The film includes stunning atmospheric shots taken inside Graceland, and features more than 20 new, primary source interviews, plus never-before-seen photos and footage from private collections worldwide. Eric Clapton: Life In 12 Bars February 10, 2018 Told through his own words and songs, Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is a moving and insightful film about one of the great artists of the modern era. Gaga: Five Foot Two September 22, 2017 Follow pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a new album, preps for her Super Bowl halftime show, and confronts physical and emotional struggles. Icarus August 04, 2017 In this documentary, one man risks his safety to reveal the shocking details of Russia's alleged massive doping program for Olympic athletes. If You're Not In The Obit, Eat Breakfast June 05, 2017 Writer-comedian Carl Reiner asks, “What’s the secret to living into your 90s—and loving every minute of it?” Reiner chats with nonagenarians Mel Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Kirk Douglas, Norman Lear, Betty White and admirers like Jerry Seinfeld about how the twilight years can be the happiest and most rewarding. Into The Night: Portraits Of Life And Death March 26, 2018 Into The Night: Portraits Of Life And Death, explores the various ways we think about death -- not death in general, but our own in particular. Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring A Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention Of Tony Clifton November 17, 2017 Through the lens of his immersive performance as Andy Kaufman, Jim Carrey ponders the meaning of life, reality, identity and career. John McCain: For Whom The Bell Tolls May 28, 2018 This is an improbable story of triumph, defeat and resilience, six decades of, in John McCain’s words, "imperfect service to my country," in which mistakes are redeemed by the risks taken and sacrifices made. It's a lesson in patriotism at a time when the meaning of that virtue is disputed. Jonestown: The Women Behind The Massacre February 26, 2018 This powerful special focuses on four women within Jim Jones’ inner circle and their influence on the 1978 Jonestown Massacre that left 918 people dead. It explores the dynamics of sex and power in The People’s Temple between Jones’ wife, secretaries and mistresses who planned the infamous mass murder/suicides. Lake Of Betrayal March 12, 2018 Lake Of Betrayal explores an untold story from American history about a one-sided battle pitting an impoverished Native American nation against some of the strongest political, social and commercial forces in the country during the era of Indian termination of the 1950s and 60s. March Of The Penguins 2: The Next Step March 23, 2018 Luc Jacquet returns to the Antarctic to revisit the Emperor Penguins who call the frozen continent home. A decade after the first film, Jacquet spent two months shooting in the Antarctic winter using 4K cameras, airborne drones, and under-ice diving to show the astonishing lives of these mysterious creatures. Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed The World September 12, 2017 A fresh look at Martin Luther's harrowing quest to challenge the powerful, setting history on a new trajectory—toward equality, women's rights, universal education, and dignity for people from all walks of life. Mister Rogers: It's You I Like March 06, 2018 Mister Rogers: It's You I Like celebrates Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the pioneering series that became an iconic and enduring children’s television production. The retrospective features interviews with celebrities who have been influenced and inspired by Fred Rogers. Cast members from the series also share their personal perspectives and insights. More Than T June 23, 2017 Beyond the headlines and debates about gender, witness the multidimensional lives of seven transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. New Wave: Dare To Be Different March 30, 2018 U2, Talking Heads, Duran Duran, Blondie and most top 80’s musical artists might be unknown if not for tiny radio station, WLIR. The biggest artists of the era tell how ‘LIR battled the FCC, record labels, mega-radio and the “rules” to create a musical movement that changed American culture forever. Obey Giant November 11, 2017 Obey Giant takes us into the underground world of street art, profiling the rise of artist Shepard Fairey from his roots in punk rock and skateboarding, to presidential politics—through his iconic Obama HOPE poster and the controversy that surrounded it. Operation Odessa March 31, 2018 This is a true crime documentary featuring a Russian mobster, a Miami playboy and a Cuban spy who sold a Soviet submarine to a Colombian drug cartel for $35 million. Following three friends who hustled the Russian mob, the Cali cartel and the DEA for the score of a lifetime. Paradox March 23, 2018 Neil Young and his band of outlaws sow seeds of strange mischief and musical wonder under Western skies in this dreamlike film. Rise Up: The Movement That Changed America April 04, 2018 From LeBron James and Stanley Nelson, RISE UP reveals how strategy and sacrifice drove the greatest successes of the Civil Rights movement. Told by the women and men who led the way, this is a timely story of what it takes to achieve change in the face of withering resistance. Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge November 06, 2017 - November 07, 2017 Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge chronicles the last 50 years of American music, politics and popular culture through the story of the magazine. Drawing on interviews with some of Rolling Stone’s greatest writers, the documentary looks at how the magazine defined the zeitgeist and endured for a half-century. Seeing Allred February 09, 2018 Explore the public and private sides of feminist firebrand attorney Gloria Allred, who's battled some of the biggest names in politics and business.