2018 Primetime Emmy® Awards Ballot

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Nonfiction Program

Active Shooter Santa Monica, California November 03, 2017 Whether due to acts of terrorism, hate, or mental instability, mass shootings have become all too commonplace. This documentary series examines this disturbing phenomenon from the points of view of victims, family members, emergency medical workers and first responders, who bravely risk their lives in the face of grave danger.

Gary Pollak, Editor

America Divided Who Controls The Land May 11, 2018 Native American actor Martin Sensmeier travels to San Juan County, Utah, to investigate the controversy over the Bears Ears National Monument. While there, he uncovers the decades of struggle for equality by the county’s Native citizens.

Megan Brennan, Editor

America's War On Drugs Acid, Spies, And Secret Experiments June 18, 2017 Secret assassination attempts, the CIA’s LSD experiments, and covert support of heroin traffickers lead up to Nixons’ declaration of war on drugs. Gangsters and gurus, war lords and spies, street gangs and politicians — all vying for control over black market narcotics, and the power that comes with it.

Adrian Murray, Editor

American Dynasties: The Kennedys Brothers In Arms March 25, 2018 A confident, popular John F. Kennedy is sworn in as the youngest ever elected American president, but he will have to rely on his brother, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, to help him navigate the disasters of 1961.

Anton Short, Editor American Experience The Chinese Exclusion Act May 29, 2018 The history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens. The first in a line of acts targeting the Chinese, it remained in force for more than 60 years.

Li-Shin Yu, Editor

American Experience The Gilded Age February 06, 2018 The Gilded Age presents the story of one of the most transformative eras in American history. In the closing decades of the 19th century, the U.S. population doubled, national wealth expanded, and two classes rose simultaneously, separated by a gulf of experience and circumstance that was unprecedented in American life.

Nancy Novack, Editor

American Experience Into The Amazon January 09, 2018 Into the Amazon tells the remarkable story of President Theodore Roosevelt’s perilous 1914 journey with legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido Rondon into the dark and deadly heart of the South American rainforest to chart an unexplored tributary of the Amazon.

George O'Donnell, Editor

American Masters Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive October 30, 2017 Discover the real story of the notorious author, starring Denis O’Hare as Edgar Allan Poe. Explores the misrepresentations of Poe and reveals how he tapped into what it means to be human in a modern and sometimes frightening world.

Peter Rhodes, Editor

American Masters

Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart January 19, 2018 Artist. Activist. Rebel. Visionary. If you only know A Raisin in the Sun, then you don’t know Lorraine Hansberry.

Randall MacLowry, Editor Chad Ervin, Editor American Masters Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny September 01, 2017 Take an unconventional look at the fiercely independent filmmaking style that emerged in the late 1980s-90s, sparked by the Oscar-nominated filmmaker of Boyhood, Slacker and Dazed and Confused. Features never-before-seen footage and interviews.

Nevie Owens, Editor

American Masters This Is Bob Hope... December 29, 2017 Explore Bob Hope’s life with unique access to his archives, legendary joke file, clips from his radio and TV shows and classic films (My Favorite Blonde; Cat and the Canary) and interviews with Conan O’Brien, Brooke Shields and others.

Peter Lynch II, Editor

American Masters Tyrus September 08, 2017 Discover the art, life and enduring impact of renowned Chinese painter Tyrus Wong, the visual genius behind Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause, who once exhibited with Picasso and Matisse, via never- before-seen interviews, movie clips and art.

Carl Pfirman, Editor

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Lagos October 15, 2017

In this episode, we look at one of the biggest, baddest, most intense and visceral displays of raw humanity on Earth. Tony explores Lagos, Nigeria through its hidden culture, collective identity, public problems and ultimate potential through the lens of the deep pride and hopeful endeavor of the Nigerian people.

Hunter Gross, ACE, Editor

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. Ashwin S. Gandbhir, Editor Betting On Zero June 01, 2017 Controversial hedge fund titan Bill Ackman puts $1 billion dollars on the line in his crusade to expose Herbalife as a massive pyramid scheme. The withering crossfire that ensues ricochets across the media, in board rooms, and on the streets in this stirring picture of the American Dream gone wrong. Leonard Feinstein, Editor

Biggie: The Life Of Notorious B.I.G. (Biography Presents) September 04, 2017 Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G. is the first biography to be authorized by his estate. This documentary provides interviews with his widow, his mother, close friends and multiple cultural icons.

Parris Patton, Editor Jennifer Tiexiera, Editor

Bill Nye Saves The World The Marijuana Episode December 29, 2017 Bill visits a cannabis dispensary in Hollywood and takes a trip though hemp history. Kevin Smith and other panelists weigh weed's pros and cons.

Ian Kornbluth, Editor Damien Belliveau, Editor Bradinn French, Editor Trevor Carlee, Editor

Blue Planet II

The Deep January 27, 2018 The Deep goes into the unknown to discover an unimaginable abundance of life in the pitch-black darkness of the seabed. In Antarctica’s frigid waters, the team were the first humans to dive 3,280 feet in a deep manned submersible, to explore under icebergs the size of a city block.

Nigel Buck, Editor

Blue Planet II One Ocean January 20, 2018 One Ocean takes viewers on a journey from the intense heat of the tropics to the planet's frozen poles. Life has spread to almost every part of the ocean, but there are many different worlds within it, and each presents unique challenges.

Matt Meech, Editor Bobby Kennedy For President

You Only Get One Time Around April 27, 2018

With America increasingly and violently divided, Bobby mounts an impassioned run for the White House until an assassin's hand intervenes.

Joshua L. Pearson, Editor Brian Goetz, Additional Editor

Breaking The Day Free Diver August 28, 2017 At his life's lowest point, Stig Pryds discovered freediving, and it changed everything. Now in the sport's biggest competition, Vertical Blue, he is preparing to attempt his deepest dive yet, but failure could cost him his life.

Eric Driscoll, Editor Curtis McConnell, Editor

Chef's Table Corrado Assenza April 13, 2018 Inspired by the orchards and farms of his native Sicily, Corrado Assenza turns out rich gelatos, almond granitas, crispy cannoli and other delicacies.

Arielle Zakowski, Editor

The Circus

The Looking Glass War April 15, 2018

The United States and Russia are locked in a dangerous new standoff. From Facebook and meddling in the 2016 election, to alleged poisoning attacks, to the war in Syria, Russia is the dominant force in our news cycle. Season Premiere.

Alicia Ellis, Supervising Editor Benjamin Kast, Supervising Editor Seth Skundrick, Supervising Editor Barry Blaschke, Editor Chuck Divak, Editor Evan Wise, Editor Anastasia Fedoryaka, Editor Citizen Rose January 30, 2018

Rose McGowan’s Life is laid bare as viewers learn how she went from a cult in Italy to the cult of Hollywood to becoming a symbol of an international movement against sexual harassment.

Lisa Trulli, ACE, Editor Julie Cohen, Editor Chris Ray, Editor Jacob Lane, Editor LaRonda Morris, Editor Annie Ray, Editor David Henry, Editor Devrim Wellman, Editor

City Of Ghosts October 02, 2017 A real-life international thriller that follows the courageous story of Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, a group of Syrian citizen journalists risking their lives to covertly expose the human rights abuses committed by ISIS in their hometown. Matthew Hamachek, Editor Pax Wassermann, Editor Matthew Heineman, Editor Daniel Koehler, Additional Editor

Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders

Part 1 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.

Jawad Metni, Editor Cy Christiansen, Additional Editor Seth Skundrick, Additional Editor Lucas Groth, Additional Editor

CONAN Without Borders Conan In Haiti January 27, 2018 In response to President Trump's disparaging remarks, Conan O'Brien travels to Haiti to show the warmth, generosity, independence, and humor of the country and its people.

Robert James Ashe, Editor Christopher Heller, Editor Matthew Shaw, Editor The Confession Tapes Down River September 08, 2017 A man drives his four children into a river, where they drown. He wearily confesses to doing it purposefully, but later contends it was an accident.

Alex Durham, ACE, Supervising Editor

The Confession Tapes

True East: Part 1 September 08, 2017 Following the gruesome triple homicide of a prominent Muslim family, two teenagers are targeted by undercover police who use a controversial technique to extract a confession. This gripping Netflix original documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.

Alex Durham, ACE, Supervising Editor Alexander Sanchez, Editor

Criminal Confessions Carlsbad October 01, 2017 In the oil fields of New Mexico, mother of two Emily Lambert disappears after a night out at a local bar. Investigators find themselves in a race against the clock trying to find her alive and are eventually stunned by what they uncover.

Michael Levine, Editor Rod C. Spence, Editor

The Day I Met El Chapo The Fallout October 20, 2017 After El Chapo's capture, Kate is thrust into the international spotlight, where she's left feeling betrayed and fearful of the Mexican government.

Carlos Rivera, Lead Editor George Valdez, Editor Sally Jasso, Editor Death Row Chronicles

Origin Story February 20, 2018 Controversial music mogul Suge Knight forms Death Row Records using intimidation tactics. His reputation as an enforcer grows. He partners with Dr. Dre to change Hip Hop forever.

Mario Diaz, Editor Martin Cutler, Editor

The Defiant Ones Episode 3 July 11, 2017 Jimmy Iovine co-founds Interscope Records and signs edgy artists like Nine Inch Nails and Dr. Dre, whose 1992 album The Chronic helps ignite a national, political firestorm over gangster rap lyrics and free speech. Simultaneously, Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac Shakur get in a violent feud with East Coast rivals.

Lasse Järvi, Editor Doug Pray, Editor

Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated October 17, 2017 This documentary gives an intimate look into Demi Lovato's life, one of the biggest pop stars in the world. It includes never before told stories that take you on a journey as she creates her most important body of work in music, and discovers her most authentic self. Grant MacDowell, Editor Meryl Goodwin, Additional Editor Joseph Volpe, Additional Editor

Dirty Money Payday January 26, 2018

Behind the lavish lifestyle of race car driver Scott Tucker lay a secretive lending empire built on tribal perks and profits from poor customers.

David Moyes, Editor

Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography (Biography Presents) Part 1 November 12, 2017 - November 13, 2017 Elizabeth Smart takes control of her narrative, sharing her tale of abduction and survival. In Part 1, Elizabeth, her family, and investigators recount the night of her abduction, the beginning of the panicked search to find her, and her sexual abuse at the hands of her captors.

Todd Crites, Editor Shaun Peterson, Editor 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.

Anoosh Tertzakian, Editor Thom Zimny, Editor

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. Chris King, ACE, Editor Paul Monaghan, Editor

Evil Genius

The Frozen Body May 11, 2018 The revelation of a corpse in a freezer near the crime scene leads police to a highly intelligent woman with mental and personality disorders.

Alex Calleros, Editor Chris Callister, Additional Editor

The Final Year May 21, 2018

The Final Year offers a unique insiders’ account of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy team during its last year in office. Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, the film reveals the inner workings of the Obama administration as it prepares to leave power after eight years. Joshua Altman, Editor Langdon Page, Editor

First In Human

Admission August 10, 2017 Four patients with serious illnesses arrive at the NIH’s Building 10 to enter potentially groundbreaking clinical trials, resting their hopes for a cure on the brilliant minds that work there.

Adriana Pacheco, Senior Editor Sinead Kinnane, Editor Ryan Carpenter, Editor Sharon Hughes, Editor Dena Mermelstein, Editor Victoria Toth, Editor Flint Town Two Worlds March 02, 2018 Election Day arrives. As nervous officers await the results, it's business as usual on the streets. Trump's win exposes divisions in the department.

Carter Gunn, Editor Drea Cooper, Additional Editor Salman Syed, Additional Editor

The Fourth Estate First 100 Days May 27, 2018 As Donald J. Trump takes the oath of office, The New York Times’ New York and Washington bureaus prepare to cover an administration unlike any other. Tension boils over when the President calls the media the enemy of the people.

Matthew Hamachek, Editor Daniel Koehler, Editor Jawad Metni, Editor Josh Pearson, Editor Karen Sim, Editor

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. Greg Arata, Editor Jennifer Harrington, Additional Editor Nick Bradford, Additional Editor

Go Norway: Forever Summer September 28, 2017 Trek takes advantage of the long summer hours of Norway to explore the pristine beauty of its waterfalls, mossy forests, and unexplored places.

Joshua McWilliams, Editor

Go St. Thomas: Serenity September 28, 2017 With the sun beaming through the water, Trek experiences the beaches, sunsets, and adventures of St. Thomas through a snorkeling excursion.

Andre Bohrer, Editor Hamilton's Pharmacopeia

The Psychedelic Toad November 28, 2017 Hamilton embarks on a quest to answer the most important question in ethnoherpetological history and along the way, he finds the power of love.

David Feinberg, Editor Jarad Jeter, Editor

History Of Comedy Spark Of Madness July 30, 2017 The definitive look at the comedic art form, History of Comedy explores comedy through topics including race, headlines, hardship, parody, and politics. Using archival footage and interviews with comedy legends, the series investigates how comedy has influenced and been affected by the political and social landscape throughout history.

Natalie De Diego, Editor

Icarus

August 04, 2017 In this documentary thriller, one man risks his safety to reveal the shocking details of Russia's alleged massive doping program for Olympic athletes.

Jon Bertain, Editor Kevin Klauber, ACE, Editor Timothy Rode, Editor

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.

Michael Mayhew, Editor

In Search Of Israeli Cuisine October 19, 2017

A portrait of the Israeli people told through food, conflict and all.

Pam Arnold, ACE, Editor

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. It is the great unanswered question. How do we live with death in our eye?

Kris Liem, Editor James Cameron's Story Of Science Fiction (AMC Visionaries)

Alien Life April 30, 2018

Aliens have been a staple of science fiction since The War of the Worlds and have been objects of fascination and fear ever since, from Close Encounters to Independence Day. Science Fiction uses aliens as metaphors to explore ideas about communication, colonization, politics, power, and our treatment of each other.

Geoff O'Brien, Supervising Editor

James Cameron's Story Of Science Fiction (AMC Visionaries)

Dark Futures May 21, 2018

Science Fiction is filled with dystopias and post-apocalyptic worlds, reflecting our fascination with The End. Fear of brutal governments led to Nineteen Eighty-Four and The Hunger Games, while societal collapse the root of The Walking Dead. But there is always a band of post-apocalyptic survivors trying to rebuild society.

Brian Ray, Editor

James Cameron's Story Of Science Fiction (AMC Visionaries)

Intelligent Machines May 28, 2018

Science Fiction robots are the mobile embodiment of a fascinating idea: artificial intelligence. From the earliest days of Science Fiction [Metropolis] to landmarks in cinema [2001, The Terminator] to the latest box-office hits [Her], this is a well that the genre returns to again and again.

Sean Casey, Editor David Kirkman, Editor Joshua Levin, Editor

James Cameron's Story Of Science Fiction (AMC Visionaries) Monsters May 14, 2018

Science Fiction monsters allow us to explore the dark parts of ourselves. These science-based monsters reduce our fears, of the unknown, of transgressing, of others, to a visible, visceral presence. From Godzilla to Jurassic Park, The Thing to Stranger Things, we explore how Science Fiction has harnessed the the power of fear.

Diana DeCilio, Editor James Cameron's Story Of Science Fiction (AMC Visionaries)

Space Exploration May 07, 2018

Ever since HG Wells and Jules Verne, travelling to the stars and beyond has been a central theme – and promise - of Science Fiction. Writers like Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Heinlein, and Ray Bradbury ran with these ideas and laid the groundwork for Star Trek and Star Wars.

Becky Goldberg, Editor

James Cameron's Story Of Science Fiction (AMC Visionaries)

Time Travel May 28, 2018

Time travel is one of the most compelling and tantalizing ideas in Science Fiction. H.G. Wells singlehandedly invented the concept in The Time Machine, and ever since, filmmakers have explored its possibilities, pitfalls, and paradoxes. From Back To The Future to Interstellar to The Terminator, we explore these heady ideas.

Fanny Lee, Editor

Jane

March 12, 2018

Drawing from over 100 hours of never-before-seen footage, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane, a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.

Joe Beshenkovsky, ACE, Editor Brett Morgen, Editor Will Znidaric, Editor

Jeff Ross Roasts The Border: Live From Brownsville, Texas

November 16, 2017 Comedian Jeff Ross explores the world surrounding the U.S.-Mexico border, speaking to undocumented immigrants, Dreamers, law enforcement agents, human traffickers and Trump supporters. Ross then performs at the foot of the border wall for the people of Brownsville, Texas as he takes on America’s complicated immigration policy. Bryan Gutiérrez Shelton, Editor

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring A Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention Of Tony Clifton November 17, 2017

Through the lens of his stunningly immersive performance as Andy Kaufman, Jim Carrey ponders the meaning of life, reality, identity and career.

Barry Poltermann, Editor 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.

Maya Mumma, ACE, Editor

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. Edward Wardrip, Lead Editor Prichard Smith, Editor

Jordan Klepper Solves Guns

June 11, 2017

Jordan Klepper (The Opposition, The Daily Show) will solve America's gun divide...in one hour. On his heroic journey, Jordan finds he's not just solving guns, he's solving America. (Also the gun debate is way more complicated and nuanced then he initially thought, and he's wrong about almost everything.)

Denis Cardineau, Senior Editor Alex Meyers, Senior Editor Edward Wardrip, Editor

King In The Wilderness

April 02, 2018 Through stories from friends and advisors, this film follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., after the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 to his assassination in 1968, providing an intimate window into King’s character, as a man besieged on all sides, yet steadfast in his commitment to non-violence. Maya Mumma, ACE, Editor Steven J. Golliday, Editor

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.

Chris Bové, Editor Last Chance High Last Chance September 05, 2017 The fate of Montefiore grows uncertain as CPS threatens to close the school. Coach Williams and Reverend Hood spread holiday cheer while students prepare for a special assembly.

Brent Renaud, Editor Craig Renaud, Editor Stephen Bailey, Editor

Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath The Perfect Scientology Family August 29, 2017 Liz Gale, third generation Scientologist, was raised to believe that Scientology had the equation to create the perfect family. Leah and Mike discover how what was supposed to be happily ever after ended in abandonment, death and the demise of what could have been the family that had it all.

Reggie Spangler, Editor Ben Simoff, Editor Kevin Hibbard, Editor Vince Oresman, Editor

Long Strange Trip

Act II - This Is Now June 02, 2017

The Grateful Dead sabotage their chances at superstardom, and find success on their own terms.

Keith Fraase, Editor John Walter, Editor

March Of The Penguins: 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. Charlene Gravel, Editor Ange-Marie Revel, Editor Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48 Drew Peterson April 05, 2018 Prosecutor Marcia Clark investigates the disappearance of 23-year-old mother of 4, Stacy Peterson. As the world searched for her, all eyes began to focus on her cop husband Drew Peterson when it was discovered his previous wife died suspiciously. Is Drew Peterson responsible for both of his wives’ deaths?

Arielle Kilker, Editor

Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48

The Spreckels Mansion Mystery Of Rebecca Zahau April 26, 2018 The body of Rebecca Zahau, the girlfriend of pharmaceutical tycoon Jonah Shacknai, is found tied, gagged and hanging naked outside her boyfriend's seaside mansion; law enforcement determines her death was a suicide, but suspicions remain.

Gary Pollak, Editor

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.

Stephanie Theisen, Editor

The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen

Into The Wilderness March 07, 2018 The Revolution begins, and the outbreak of war spreads beyond the colonies into the remote frontier; Daniel Boone's life-or-death struggle for the future of his settlement becomes a fight for the future of America.

Jonathan Soule, Lead Editor John Kilgour, Lead Editor Tim W. Kelly, Lead Editor Emmanuel Nomikos, Lead Editor Harry Courniotes, Lead Editor The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All

A Family With A Dirty Secret December 07, 2017 This series re-examines one of the most fascinating true crime tragedies of the past century through the lens of one of the convicted killers. It features new and exclusive in-depth interviews with Erik Menendez as well as never before seen photos, plus new interviews with prosecutors, family, friends and experts.

Stephen B Eagleton, Senior Editor Diana J. Brodie, Editor Nancy Main, Editor

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like

March 06, 2018

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like celebrates Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the pioneering PBS 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.

Patty Stern, Editor

Most Expensivest High Rollers December 20, 2017 Spending green to smoke that green. 2 Chainz samples some of the finest bud with his finest buds in Vegas. Featuring Hannibal Buress and Tommy Chong.

Bryan Gaynor, Editor Samantha Sharkey, Additional Editor Nolan Funk, Additional Editor

Murder In The Heartland

Fear Travels Fast November 29, 2017 Aurora, Indiana hadn't seen a murder in decades until Leigh Jennings was killed in her own home. Residents are horrified when the beloved mother and hairstylist is found dead. In a case where everyone liked the victim, anyone could be the killer.

Eric Torres, Lead Editor Stacie Schwarz, Editor My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman

President Barack Obama January 12, 2018

Former President Barack Obama reflects on political tensions and his family's life after the White House, and Dave visits Selma with Rep. John Lewis.

Jesse Gordon, Editor Edward A. Bishop, Editor Paul Little, Editor

1968

Summer May 29, 2018

A four-part series that looks back at 1968, a year marked by seismic shifts in American politics, social movements, global relations and cultural icons who forever changed the modern day landscape.

Stacy Goldate, Editor

1968 Winter May 27, 2018 - May 28, 2018 1968 is an in-depth chronological look at the year that changed everything, diving deep into the Vietnam War, the civil unrest, the political landscape, and the popular culture of the most impactful year of one of the most important decades in history.

Brett Jacobsen, Editor

The Nineties Can We All Get Along July 23, 2017

The Nineties takes us back to the presidencies of George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, technological triumphs, terrorist tragedies, the grunge revolution and the ascendance of hip-hop, interracial conflict across the country, and the genre-bending new era of television that set the stage for the way we live today.

Inbal B. Lessner, ACE, Editor Jason Hardwick, Editor Brett Whitlow, Additional Editor The Nineties

The One About TV July 09, 2017

From executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark Herzog, in association with HBO, CNN's Original Series The Nineties explores the decade that gave us the Internet, DVDs, and other cultural and political milestones.

Stacy Goldate, Editor Eduardo Cohn, Additional Editor

The Number On Great-Grandpa’s Arm

January 27, 2018

The film features a conversation between a young boy and his 90-year-old great-grandfather, an Auschwitz survivor. Their exchange is woven with historical footage and hand-painted animation to tell a heartbreaking story of Jewish life in Eastern Europe, sharing memories and lessons from the Holocaust with a new generation.

Tom Patterson, Editor

Obey Giant November 11, 2017

From Oscar-winning James Moll and Executive Producer James Franco, 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. Tim Calandrello, Editor

One Of Us

October 20, 2017 In the wake of trauma and abuse, three Hasidic Jews face ostracism, anxiety and danger as they attempt to leave their ultra-Orthodox community. JD Marlow, Editor Enat Sidi, Editor

One Strange Rock

Storm April 02, 2018

Ever wonder how our planet got here? It was born in a cosmic storm. The violence could have destroyed us, but instead it made us.

Graeme Dawson, Editor 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.

Greg Tillman, Editor Rick Milewski, Co-Editor Amy Collier, Additional Editor

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 by Daryl Hannah.

Paul Snyder, Editor

Poetry In America

Fast Break April 08, 2018

Edward Hirsch’s poem, Fast Break, captures a single slow-motion play on a basketball court. Join Hirsch, host Elisa New, NBA players Shaquille O’Neal, Pau Gasol, and Shane Battier, and a group of pick-up basketball players as they use basketball to understand poetry—and poetry to better understand the game of basketball.

Hogan Seidel, Editor

Poetry In America

Hymmnn And Hum Bom! April 22, 2018

Joined by rock star Bono, former United States Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, and by a chorus of clergy and religious practitioners, in this episode we read two of Ginsberg’s most emotionally transporting poems, the Hymmnn from Kaddish, and the anti-war chant Hum Bom!

Peter Rhodes, Editor

Poetry In America

Musée Des Beaux Arts May 13, 2018 With UN Ambassador Samantha Power, with journalist and ethicist David Brooks, and with poet, professor, and painter Peter Sacks, ponder W.H. Auden’s World War II era reflections on suffering in Musée des Beaux Arts. How are ordinary people to regard, and respond to, suffering they have not caused?

Steven Allardi, Editor The Putin Interviews Part 1 June 12, 2017

Oliver Stone was granted unprecedented access to Russian president Vladimir Putin conducting interviews over two years. Putin and Stone discuss Putin’s upbringing and work for the KGB, his thoughts on previous Russian leaders, NATO, and his relationships with past U.S. Presidents including Clinton, and Bush.

Alex Marquez, Editor

The Radical Story Of Patty Hearst Part Three: The Robbery February 18, 2018

The transformation of Patty Hearst from kidnapped heiress to terrorist is a saga of privilege, celebrity and violence that gripped the nation. Over forty years later, this six-part documentary series includes unprecedented firsthand accounts that shed light on one of the most bizarre stories in modern American history.

Sean McQueeney, Lead Editor

Rapture Logic: Gray Matters March 30, 2018

Logic opens up about the struggles that have influenced his music and the happiness he found in his career after fighting off crippling anxiety.

Jason Pollard, Editor Mariah Rehmet, Additional Editor

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.

Emir Lewis, Editor Jimmy Tarsi, Editor

Road To 9/11

Part 1: Brooklyn Jihad (1990-1995) September 04, 2017 In 1990, an extremist rabbi is killed in Manhattan. Agents discover a terrorist cell connected to Osama bin Laden. In 1993, cell members, including Ramzi Yousef, detonate a bomb in the World Trade Center, using financing from Yousef’s uncle Khalid Sheik Mohammad, mastermind of the 9/11 plot.

Tal Ben-David, Editor Marlon Singleton, Additional Editor Dave Marcus, Additional Editor Road To 9/11

Part 2: The Bin Ladens (1995-2000) September 05, 2017

The investigation moves to Washington where CIA and Clinton Administration officials try to understand and react to the rise in jihadi terror. Planned classified operations targeting Osama bin Laden are unsuccessful. A profile of bin Laden emerges through rare footage and commentary from friends and associates.

Marlon Singleton, Editor

Road To 9/11

Part 3: The Days of Terror (2000-2003) September 06, 2017

The finale provides a full examination of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the men who carried out the attacks. In Washington, a disconnect among government agencies emerges. The film also details the tragic day and how the US and the world were changed forever.

Fanny Lee, Editor Marlon Singleton, Additional Editor Jordie Shapiro, Additional Editor

Robert Kirkman's Secret History Of Comics (AMC Visionaries)

City Of Heroes November 27, 2017

9/11 changed America and the comics industry forever. Comic books looked at both the fear and frustration post-attack, the Patriot Act and our response to this tragic event.

Corey Frost, Editor

Robert Kirkman's Secret History Of Comics (AMC Visionaries)

The Color Of Comics December 04, 2017

A group of artists left Marvel to create Milestone Comics, the first African American comic company. They closed when the industry fell, but they’re re-opening bigger than ever.

Davis Coombe, Editor

Robert Kirkman's Secret History Of Comics (AMC Visionaries)

Image Comics: Declaration Of Independents December 11, 2017

A band of unhappy artists left DC comics to form a new company, Image, where creators like Robert Kirkman could keep creative control of their characters.

Chad Herschberger, Editor Robert Kirkman's Secret History Of Comics (AMC Visionaries)

The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel November 12, 2017

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created Marvel Comics in the 1960s, with an emphasis on real people and social issues. But when success hit, their union fell to pieces.

Jeff Cvitkovic, Editor

Robert Kirkman's Secret History Of Comics (AMC Visionaries)

The Trials Of Superman November 20, 2017 Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster created Superman, a hero like nothing the world had ever seen. But a bad contract meant they spent their lives fighting for money and recognition. Narrated by Rob Lowe.

Sol Horner, Editor

Robert Kirkman's Secret History Of Comics (AMC Visionaries) The Truth About Wonder Woman November 13, 2017

The creator of Wonder Woman, Professor William Marston, led a controversial life that included an experimental S&M relationship between him, his wife and his student. Narrated by Keri Russell.

Graham Kew, Editor

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.

Ben Sozanski, ACE, Supervising Editor Geeta Gandbhir, Editor Andy Grieve, ACE, Editor

Rotten

Lawyers, Guns & Honey January 05, 2018

With demand for honey soaring just as bees are dying off in record numbers, hidden additives, hive thefts and other shady tactics are on the rise.

Ali Muney, Editor 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.

Chris Callister, Editor

Spielberg October 07, 2017

Spielberg pulls back the curtain on the remarkable career of filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Featuring interviews with Spielberg, family members, friends and colleagues, the film is a remarkably intimate portrait, combining personal narrative with an in-depth exploration of Spielberg’s creative process and craftsmanship.

Deborah Peretz, Editor

StarTalk With Neil deGrasse Tyson

Kelly Slater And The Science Of Surfing February 18, 2018 Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with surfer Kelly Slater, then discusses the science of surfing with Chuck Nice and William Finnegan.

Brent Legum Levenson, Editor David Perkins, Additional Editor

States Of Undress

Packing Heat In Heels June 06, 2017 Women are the fastest growing group of gun owners in the US. Hailey attends a concealed carry fashion show in Ohio to hear their stories and go shooting with grandma.

Jarad Jeter, Supervising Editor Patrick Flynn, Editor

The Story Of Diana

August 09, 2017 - August 10, 2017

Marking the 20th anniversary of the tragic passing of the Princess of Wales, The Story of Diana examines the complex and enduring power of an icon through the voices of her friends, her public, and the rapt media who followed her every move.

Curtis Grout, Editor Chris Iverson, Editor Jeremy Phillips, Editor Christopher McGlynn, Editor The Story Of Us With Morgan Freeman

Us And Them November 08, 2017

Morgan Freeman goes on a journey to understand how human culture has taken so many remarkable forms. Freeman meets with people and explores the strength of belief, the thirst for power, how love shapes us, the spirit of rebellion and the concept of freedom.

Lance Larson, Editor Marcos Moro, Additional Editor Paul Coyne, Additional Editor

Strong Island

September 15, 2017

The nature of loss, reasonable fear and racial violence converge in this documentary exploring the murder of filmmaker Yance Ford's brother.

Janus Billeskov Jansen, Editor

Tickling Giants

December 18, 2017 This is the story of Bassem Youssef, an Egyptian political satirist known as The Jon Stewart of Egypt, showcasing a celebration of free speech in the face of a repressive regime.

Jamie Canobbio, Editor Thomas M. Vogt, Editor Tyler H. Walk, Editor

Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

April 27, 2018

Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie surveys 60 years of women in culture through the lens of this 11.5 inch, Zelig-like plastic icon. Featuring interviews with Gloria Steinem, Roxane Gay, Peggy Orenstein, Mattel insiders and cultural historians, the documentary reveals the progression and regression in the fight for gender equality.

Azin Samari, Editor Graham Clark, Additional Editor

Too Funny To Fail

October 21, 2017 A look behind one of the most spectacular failures in television history, the creators, network execs, and cast (including then unknowns Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert) recount the strange and hilarious history of The Dana Carvey Show, the irreverent primetime sketch comedy show that aired for only seven episodes on ABC.

Billy McMillan, Editor The Toys That Made Us

Star Wars December 22, 2017 A small toy company in Cincinnati takes on its biggest licensing project ever, giving birth to the most profitable toy franchise in history.

Benjamin J. Frost, Lead Editor Nicholas Ferrell, Editor James Anderson, Editor

The Trade Episode 101 February 02, 2018

In Mexico, Don Miguel struggles to keep control of local poppy fields. Back in Ohio, Detective Mark Edwards orchestrates a traffic stop to close in on a local heroin dealer. In Atlanta, Skyler moves back home to get clean, but a relapse threatens to tear his family apart.

Matthew Hamachek, Editor Daniel Koehler, Editor Pax Wassermann, Editor

Two Sides

Sandra Bland February 12, 2018

Sandra Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was found hanged in her jail cell in Waller County, Texas, on July 13, 2015. Soon after, protests erupted nationwide calling for answers. Why in the world would she kill herself? This was a cover up, this was murder, or was it?

Addison McCoubrey, Lead Editor Jeffrey Elmont, Editor

Ugly Delicious

Shrimp & Crawfish February 23, 2018

Frustrated by New Orleans chefs' stubborn refusal to try new things, Dave heads to immigrant-rich Houston for a taste of spicy Viet-Cajun cuisine.

Jason Zeldes, Supervising Editor Christine Khalafian, Editor Kevin Klauber, Editor Vice

Raised In The System April 06, 2018 The United States is not just the world’s largest jailer of people, but of children. Michael K. Williams explores the world of juvenile injustice, taking a deep dive into the potential solutions for stopping the United States’ mass incarceration issue before it starts: with our youth.

Joe Langford, Editor Tim Clancy, Editor Ilaria Polsonetti, Editor

The Vietnam War

The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970) September 26, 2017

The Vietnam War tells the epic story of one of the most divisive events in American history. The series explores the human dimensions of the war through testimony of nearly 80 witnesses—Americans who fought and others who opposed, as well as combatants and civilians from North and South Vietnam.

Erik Ewers, ACE, Editor Tricia Reidy, ACE, Editor

The Vietnam War

This Is What We Do (July 1967-December 1967) September 21, 2017

The Vietnam War tells the epic story of one of the most divisive events in American history. The series explores the human dimensions of the war through testimony of nearly 80 witnesses—Americans who fought and others who opposed, as well as combatants and civilians from North and South Vietnam.

Craig Mellish, ACE, Editor

Waco: Madman Or Messiah

Part 1 January 28, 2018

Night One charts the rise of David Koresh, from a working class kid to prophet of a small apocalyptic religious sect, the Branch Davidians. When Koresh announced his plans to produce the chosen race, some became suspicious of his motives. Matters came to head when the ATF decided to raid.

Björn Johnson, Editor Waco: Madman Or Messiah

Part 2 January 29, 2018

April 19, the ATF raid escalated into a stand-off with the FBI, watched by the world. The FBI began inserting tear gas into the compound, a fire developed that ultimately devoured the compound along with Koresh and many followers. Now, the controversy of who lit the fire is answered.

Rob Hall, Editor

Wasted! The Story Of Food Waste

May 28, 2018

Every year, 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted. $218 billion worth of food goes untouched, yet 800 million people around the globe are starving… Wasted! follows the world’s most influential chefs and innovators in their fight to solve one of the greatest problems of the 21st Century.

Mustafa Bhagat, Editor Laura Deney, Editor

Weediquette

Possessed By Pot October 31, 2017

Krishna investigates the case of 19-year-old Camille Browne who entered a state of psychosis after smoking a blunt and murdered a local pastor, claiming God told her to do it.

Chris O'Coin, Editor

What Haunts Us

May 14, 2018

The 1979 class of Porter Gaud School in Charleston, SC graduated 49 boys. Within the last 35 years, six of them have committed suicide. Paige Goldberg Tolmach dives into her past in order to uncover the surprising truth and finally release the ghosts that haunt her hometown to this day.

Derek Doneen, Editor Matthew Twomey, Editor Allan Duso, Editor Paul Bartunek, Editor

Whitney: Can I Be Me

August 25, 2017

Whitney: Can I Be Me offers an uncensored look into Six-time Grammy® winner Whitney Houston’s life and how her death impacted those around her and the world of music.

Marc Hoeferlin, Editor Wild Wild Country

Part 3 March 16, 2018

Sheela emerges as a provocative spokeswoman. As Election Day approaches, the Rajneeshees recruit thousands of homeless people to fortify their ranks.

Neil Meiklejohn, Editor

Wormwood Chapter 6: Remember Me December 15, 2017

Thanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men.

Steven Hathaway, Editor

The Zen Diaries Of Garry Shandling

March 26, 2018 - March 27, 2018

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling features conversations with the legendary comedian’s family and friends, personal journals, private letters and candid home audio and video that reveal his brilliant mind and restless soul. Like its subject, the film transcends easy definition - hilarious, sad, fascinating and, above all, completely authentic.

Joe Beshenkovsky, ACE, Editor

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