History Movies of 2000
The American Nightmare
In the late '60s, the tone of American horror films began to shift in the wake of the startling success of George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead -- horror films became ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
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Academy-award winning documentary filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman direct this harrowing, lyrical look at the persecution of homosexuals during the Third ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Ancient Mysteries: The Hidden City of Petra
The city of Petra is the subject of this installment of a series exploring ancient mysteries. Petra is located in present day Jordan, and was the capital of an ancient Arabic kingdom called Nabataea, which flourished from ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport
On November 9, 1938, Adolph Hitler's ugly war against the Jews began in earnest with the "Kristallnacht," in which Nazi troops joined with angry mobs to attack synagogues, Jewish-owned businesses, and residents of predominantly Jewish ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition
In 1914, explorer Ernest Shackleton set out to become the first man to cross the frozen wastes of the Antarctic continent on foot; however, a combination of treacherous conditions, unexpected changes in ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Echoes from the White House
Actor Martin Sheen hosts this PBS program that looks at some of the special contributions made over the years to the nation's White House ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Wisconsin Death Trip
This film adaptation of Michael Lesy's 1973 book takes a look at the sordid and disturbing underside of life in a small Wisconsin community in ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
This is What Democracy Looks Like
In 1999, representatives from some of the world's largest and most powerful economic forces met in Seattle, WA, for the World Trade Organization summit. They were met by a diverse group of activists, ranging from youthful peace-punks ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Pie in the Sky: The Brigid Berlin Story
Like Susanne Ofteringer's Nico-Icon (1995), Vincent Fremont's Pie in the Sky: The Brigid Berlin Story chronicles the life of one of the more colorful and ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
RuPaul narrates this affectionate look at everyone's favorite televangelist/living cosmetic display: Tammy Faye Bakker. The eldest of ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Filth and the Fury
Although their career lasted a bit less than two years, few rock bands have made a more dramatic impact than the Sex Pistols, who quickly rose to international ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
CNN: Millenium 2000
Where were you when the clock rolled over from Dec. 31, 1999 to Jan. 1, 2000? CNN, ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Homo Sapiens 1900
Homo Sapiens 1900 documents the birth and rise of the eugenics movement in the early 20th century, as well as its decline after World War II. When eugenics first came to ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Emperor of Hemp
Jack Herer, a longtime outspoken defender of legalizing the hemp plant, is known to some as "the prophet of pot" and to others as a central figure in an important environmental cause. This documentary uses interviews, archival footage, ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
NOVA: Secrets of Lost Empires II - Medieval Siege
Discover the intrigue and fascinating experience of medieval battlefields 200 ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Blossoms of Fire
The town of Juchitan in Oaxaca, Mexico, was part of a matriarchal society centuries ago, but unlike most of the cities that ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Unknown Peter Sellers
This biographical sketch and collection of rarely seen film ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
American Experience: Eleanor Roosevelt
She was the first president's wife to testify before a Congressional committee, to hold press conferences, to speak before a national party convention, to write a syndicated column, to be a radio ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
David Macaulay's World of Ancient Engineering: Castle
Host and author David Macaulay takes you on a journey to the 13th century to explore a Welsh castle. From beginning to ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
David Macaulay's World of Ancient Engineering: Pyramid
The precision with which the ancient Egyptians assembled the two million blocks of weighty stone that make up the Great Pyramid at ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Directors: Clint Eastwood
Directors: Clint Eastwood profiles the acclaimed actor, director, and Hollywood icon. Eastwood has entertained generations of people, moving successfully back and ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Directors: Martin Scorsese
The American Film Institute's Directors: Martin Scorsese profiles the great director and offers insight ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Directors: Wes Craven
Directors: Wes Craven profiles the acclaimed horror ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Hollywood Collection: Ingrid Bergman Remembered
This documentary, part of The Hollywood Collection, depicts the highs and lows of the life of actress Ingrid Bergman. This video captures the phenomenal triumphs and devastating ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Jackie: Behind the Myth
PBS home video goes inside the private life of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. Her roots are traced and her story told through interviews, film ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Just the Facts: The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, stands today as one of the most important documents in United States history. This program helps explain its ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World 1: Mayans and Aztecs - Ancient Lands of the Americas
This film investigates the ruins of the Meso-American region, focusing on the Mayan and Aztec cultures. The Aztecs settled in the Valley of ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World 3: Empires of the Americas
This video is part of the Lost Treasures of the Ancient World series ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World 3: Ancient India
This video is part of the Lost Treasures of the Ancient ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Magritte
The story of René François-Ghislain Magritte is an interesting tale. He was a famous Belgian painter, born in the ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Unknown Jonathan Winters: On the Loose
One of the most revered comedians of the twentieth century, Jonathan Winters is the subject of this documentary. Tracing his career from an early start on radio, ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Directors: Steven Spielberg
Two-time Best Director Oscar winner and easily one of America's most popular directors, Steven Spielberg and his films, such as E.T., Jurassic Park, and Jaws, redefined the term "Hollywood ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Directors: Barry Levinson
One of Hollywood's most acclaimed directors, Barry Levinson has brought such hits as Diner, Good Morning Vietnam, and Liberty Heights to screens everywhere. This video profile highlights his ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Directors: Milos Forman
An acclaimed art house filmmaker in his native Czechoslovakia who found a second act in America, Milos Forman has brought such noted Hollywood fare as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, and ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Directors: Adrian Lyne
Known for his sex-charged erotic dramas and thrillers, British director Adrian Lyne made a name for himself with such racy fare as 9 1/2 Weeks, Fatal Attraction, and Lolita. This ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Directors: Robert Altman
One of America's most respected and acclaimed directors, Robert Altman has brought such cinematic masterpieces as Nashville, ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
World's Most Astounding Undercover Stings
This program is part of a series that investigates extremes in human behavior. The undercover sting, in which the police beat criminals at their own game, is the subject of this episode. The viewer enters the murky underworld to ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
World's Most Incredible Hostage Rescues
This program is part of a series that investigates some of the extremes in human situations. In this episode, the viewer takes an inside look ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
World's Most Heroic Firefighters
This program is part of a series that investigates extremes in human ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
World's Most Death-Defying Stunts
This program is part of a series that investigates the extremes of human endeavors. In this episode, the world of the daredevil is graphically presented. Clips of daring stunts are featured, from Evel Knieval's famous motorcycles jumps, ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
World's Most Awesome Record Breakers
This program is part of a series that presents people going to extremes in their lives, from weddings to rescues. This ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
World's Most Powerful Explosions
This program is part of a series that examines some of the extremes of human endeavors. This episode looks at the world of explosives and their many uses, with ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
World's Most Daring Robberies
This program is part of a series that investigates the extremes of human nature. In this episode, the ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Terror in the Skies: Military Air Disasters
This program illuminates what happens when military flights go disastrously wrong through the use of startling footage. Temperamental aircraft, high speeds, and ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Presidential Bloopers
Americans love to take the high and mighty down a notch or two. This video features American presidents being all too human. Sometimes everyone does something clumsy, but when you're the "leader of the free world," you ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
NOVA: The Vikings
The Vikings are haunted by a bitter reputation as vicious giants and uncouth conquerors. On the contrary, Scandinavia produced some of the ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Of Civil Wrongs and Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story
Born in Oakland, CA, in 1919, Fred Korematsu was the son of Japanese immigrants who, when the United States entered World War II in 1941, wanted ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Rebels With a Cause
A documentary about Students for a Democratic Society, the student group that began as an anti-poverty, pro-civil rights organization concerned with voter ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
War Stories
This documentary, hosted by author and former gang member Monster Kody, is an in-depth look at the hard realities and gang life and street warfare in Los Angeles, examining cases drawn from the files of the L.A.P.D.'s special anti-gang ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World 2: Ancient Jerusalem
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World, a six-tape collection, examines ancient Mediterranean cultures and their influences on the modern world. Sophisticated computer graphics and ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness
While Germany and Japan were United against American forces during World War II, one Japanese man made his own ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Winslow Homer: American Original
The six-part made-for-television Artists' Specials Series is an entertaining and educational collection of children's films. The ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Timeline: 1959
The Timeline series presents newsreels, audio ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Timeline: 1937
The Timeline series presents newsreels, audio recordings, radio shows, and lists in order to display the historic events that ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Timeline: 1948
The Timeline series presents newsreels, audio recordings, radio shows, and lists in order to display the historic events that transpired ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Kings & Queens of England, Vol. 2: From the Stuarts to the House of Windsor
The rich legacy of the British monarchy is explored in a detailed ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Kings & Queens of England, Vol. 1: Dark Days of Anglo-Saxon Times to the Reign of Elizabeth I
This video uses character reenactments and period images to ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
NOVA: Hitler's Lost Sub
In this two-hour special, Nova follows a team of divers down to the ocean floor for a ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
National Geographic: Lost Ships of the Mediterranean
A marine geologist and an archaeologist explore the Mediterranean, and discover two shipwrecks, the oldest ever found. The ships originated in Phoenicia, burdened ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Great Kings of England: King Alfred the Great
This film chronicles the life and times of King Alfred, who lived from 849 to 899 A.D. Alfred, the only English king ever to be called "the Great," is remembered for his resistance to and victory over the attempted ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Great Kings of England: King Charles I
This video tells the story of King Charles I, who became the only English king ever to be deposed and ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Great Kings of England: King Henry VIII
A Kultur Video release, this documentary is a portrait of King Henry VIII, one of England's most colorful monarchs, the man who started his own religion so he could get a divorce. Like most ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Great Kings of England: Richard the Lionheart
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Great Kings of England: William the Conqueror
This film is an account of William, Duke of Normandy, who in the year 1066 A.D., led the last successful invasion of England, at the Battle of ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World 3: China - A Journey Back in Time
This video is part of the Lost Treasures of the Ancient World series that looks at some of the ancient civilizations of the world. China is country with a history that spans thousands of years. The Chinese Book of Changes, the I Ching dates ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World 3: Samurai Japan - A Journey Back in Time
This video is part of the Lost Treasures of the Ancient World series that examines some of the ancient civilizations of the world. In Lost Treasures of the Ancient ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World 3: The Celts
This video is part of a series that looks at world cultural heritage through the examination of the ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World 3: The Dark Ages - A Journey Back in Time
This video is part of the Lost Treasures of the Ancient World series that investigates ancient civilizations of ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Mailer on Mailer
Mailer on Mailer, a 90-minute documentary that originally aired on PBS, is based on an exclusive and extensive ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Black Indians: An American Story
"To build the future, you must know the past. But what if that past has been hidden, lost, or denied?" That question is posed by this program (part of the Circle of Life documentary series) ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Churchill: A Biography of His Life and Speeches
The life and wisdom of one of history's greatest leaders is explored in this release that seeks to reveal the true Winston Churchill by using the late British Prime Minister's own words. In a time of raging global war, Churchill's deep ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Great Queens of England: Queen Victoria
As England's longest reigning monarch, Queen Victoria continues to be studied by many scholars and casual history buffs. Unlike many other monarchs who lived long ago or during more modern times, Queen Victoria ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Great Queens of England: Boudicca of the Iceni
England's Queen Boudicca is still so revered that her ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Sensational Cities: New York
A celebratory exploration of the world's most famous melting pot, Sensational Cities: New York realizes ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Gladiators: Bloodsport of the Colosseum
This film follows the careers of hypothetical gladiators, from their purchase at Roman slave markets through their ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
What Happened on the Moon: Hoax, Lies and Videotape
NASA has many critics, including those who actually believe that the Apollo moon landing footage was a ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Grateful Dawg
In the early '60s, David Grisman and Jerry Garcia were two bluegrass enthusiasts in their early twenties who met after they had seen each other perform. Garcia ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
A Holocaust Szemei
After the release of his film Schindler's List, Steven Spielberg announced an ambitious plan to finance a series of ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Man Who Bought Mustique
Colin Tennant (also known as Lord Glenconner) was a minor member of British aristocracy who in the mid-'50s used his wealth to buy the island of Mustique in the Caribbean. Over the next 20 years, Tennant transformed the beautiful, rustic ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Mandy Moore: The Real Story
This is a look at the life of talented pop star Mandy Moore (born Amanda Leigh Moore. It's a story of the teen pop diva, from her early childhood in New ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain
In 1940, there was a period of time when Europe was dominated by Hitler and his forces, and Britain was without much Allied support. Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain tells of the remarkable ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Jane Austen's Life
In this first episode of a three-part look at the life and work of Jane Austen, viewers are introduced to the woman herself. Jane Austen's ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Jane Austen's Society
In this second episode of a three-part look at the life and work of Jane Austen, viewers are introduced to the Regency era as it existed in England, the era and ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Jane Austen's Works
In this third episode of a three-part look at the life and work of Jane Austen, viewers are introduced to the meat of Austen's work, the six novels ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Uncle Saddam
Since becoming ruler of Iraq in 1979, Saddam Hussein has become infamous around the world for his instability, his warmongering, and his brutal policies ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Timeline: 1938
The Timeline series presents newsreels, audio recordings, radio shows, and lists in order to display the historic events that transpired during the given year. The 1938 edition contains performances of "Begin the Beguine" and "Sweet Adelaide", ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Timeline: 1939
The Timeline series presents newsreels, audio recordings, radio shows, and lists in order to display the historic events that transpired during the given year. The 1939 edition contains ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Timeline: 1941
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Oliver Stone's America
This 52-minute documentary provides a rare glimpse into the ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Biography: Al Capone - Scarface
Al Capone's involvement in the underworld of speakeasies, gangs, and liquor wars left hundreds dead in Chicago and surrounding ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Stars' Caravan
Director Arto Halonen shot this documentary at a time when the Soviet Union still sponsored film caravans to the far-flung countries in its domain. The caravans exhibited movies and ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Directors: Robert Zemeckis
The American Film Institute's Directors: Robert Zemeckis profiles the Academy Award-winning director of blockbuster hits and critic's picks. The video chronicles Zemeckis progression from a teenager obsessed with making 8 mm ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
A Guitar Odyssey: Wired For Sound
This documentary takes viewers on a "sentimental journey" through the history of popular guitar music -- from the early days of rock & roll, with its roots in blues ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
How to Dance Through Time, Vol. V: Victorian Era Couple Dances
This installment to the popular How to Dance Through Time series offers prospective dancers an opportunity for continued study of ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents
Since 1945, the U.S. atomic and nuclear weapons agencies have ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
History's Mysteries: The Hunt for Jack the Ripper
This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Internationale
In 1871, an ex-mayor named Eugene Pottier wrote a set of lyrics that called for the working masses to throw off the shackles of ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
American Experience: Stephen Foster
This video tells the story of Stephen Foster, whose immortal words are ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
World War II: A World in Conflict
This program chronicles some of the most important events and people in the history of World War II. It examines events leading up to the war, ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
History Undercover: Diplomats for the Damned
While he has received the most attention, Oscar Shindler wasn't the only civilian hero to arise from World War II. The History Channel profiles the men and women that meant the difference between life and death in History ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
In Search of History: Ancient Aliens
Running contrary to the claims of those who believe that UFO sightings only ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Witness to Hope: The Life of Karol Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II
Witness to Hope: The Life of Karol Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Knights Templar
The Knights Templar are a mysterious order whose roots go back to medieval times and the Crusades. The religious order of monks is reputed to have fought the infidels in ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Legend of King Arthur: Camelot
In the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, the city of Camelot plays a vital role, as the seat of power for the wise and mighty king as well as a place of beauty and solace that a great man would ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
In 1969, John Lennon married performance artist Yoko Ono, but while many ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Adolf & Eva
The documentary Adolf & Eva attempts to take a look at the relationship between the two infamous historical ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Hitler's Fixer
This one hour documentary takes a look at Martin Bormann, Hitler's deputy and one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany. The film chronicles his climb through ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
1900 House [TV Series]
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Biography: Davy Crockett - American Frontier Legend
This biography of legendary American figurer Davey Crockett tell the story of his life as a child raised ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
America: The War Years, 1941-1942 - From Pearl Harbor to Casablanca
America: The War Years, 1941-1942 contains newsreel footage from the first ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Peter Jennings Reporting: The Search for Jesus
For two millennia, perhaps no figure has created ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Spoils of War
Follow along with filmmaker David Blaustein as he takes a closer look at the lives of the children displaced in Argentina's 1976-83 "dirty war" in a documentary that seeks to find out the ultimate fate of these so-called "spoils of war." Taken ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The SAS in Action
For nearly two decades, one man, the enigmatic "Soldier 1" (also known as "Snapper"), has lead the SAS on some of the organizations most dangerous missions. Now, for the first time ever on DVD, the ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Pearl Harbor, Vol. 1: Tora! Tora! Tora!
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Exploring the Da Vinci Code
Henry Lincoln's documentary Exploring the Da Vinci Code ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Horror in the East [TV Documentary Series]
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Time Machine: The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai
Each episode of the History Channel program Time Machine takes viewers on an in-depth journey through a seldom traveled corridor of world history. Relying mostly on ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
Leaving Home: Orchestral Music in the 20th Century - Rhythm
Renowned conductor Sir Simon Rattle takes music lovers on a journey into the past in this release highlighting some of the most memorable compositions of the twentieth century and ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Suffragettes
This documentary relays the history of the suffragettes, the preeminent women's rights group to arise in late 19th century Great Britain. At the center of it all stood Emmeline Pankhurst, who traveled to ... [ History movie - 2000 ]
The Royal Diaries
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