Documentary
Famous icons overcome crises - being canceled, screwing up, falling - and rebuild careers. Their untold struggles and rises captured; stories of surviving and thriving regardless of public perception.
Dave Chappelle, comedy’s truth-teller, went from fame to recluse and back again. Chappelle walked away from $50 million to come back and face bigger controversies. Unfazed by criticism, he has openly addressed contentious themes in order to remain a cultural force.
Terminator to Govenator, Arnie's had scandals and movie flops but became an icon. Arnold Schwarzenegger harnessed his relentless drive to transcend multiple scandals and secure his place as an indelible icon of American culture.
One of the most incredible tales of reinvention and redemption in media history.
.Paris Hilton. From reality TV trailblazer to activist, Paris Hilton rewrote her life story from tabloid punchline to a voice for the silent--proving that she's more than just her last name.
The kids show icon loses it all when he is caught in a compromising position; however, with a streaming comeback and a legend that will never die, Paul Reubens gets the last laugh.
Starting as a child prodigy golfer, Tiger Woods tears up his life, body and romantic relationships on the way to becoming golf’s GOAT.
Bad boy actor Johnny Depp, famous for throwing punches, overcomes the spotlight of the biggest celebrity trials of the decade to live on and act another day.
Hulk Hogan body-slams his way to fame and into hearts, but when scandals derail all he's built, Hogan proves his brand is as enduring as his biceps.
From a joke man to the voice of the UFC, Joe Rogan turned an inquisitive mind and a fascination with conspiracy theories into the most lucrative podcast
From crude animation to a near $1 billion deal, "South Park" crosses the line to stay relevant in the era of cancel culture.
Self - Narrator (voice)
From roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in American popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details about themselves and their families while researching their ancestry with the help of historians and genealogical experts.
Consummate world traveler Jean-Michel Dufaux gives viewers an inside take on their favourite celebrities as they recount their three most unforgettable voyages. Their tantalizing tales filled with memories, anecdotes, and a tinge of nostalgia are highlighted with travel photos and breathtaking images that will have many packing their bags before the show is over.
This Is Your Life is a New Zealand television documentary show based on the American show of the same name, in which the host surprises guests with a show documenting their lives, with audience participation from their friends and family. Thirty-nine New Zealanders have been honoured in the New Zealand version of the show, which has been broadcast on and off since 1984 on Television New Zealand's TVOne. It was originally hosted by Bob Parker, but more recent episodes have been presented by Paul Holmes and Paul Henry. Most recently, racecar driver Scott Dixon was honoured, on 21 September 2008. Other recent recipients have included extreme sports pioneer, A. J. Hackett. Mark Inglis, the subject of an episode that was broadcast on 5 June 2007, and former All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu, who was honoured in a show that aired on 9 April 2007. Prior to that, the last This Is Your Life programme in New Zealand was broadcast in September 2000. The subject of that episode was the great New Zealand runner, Peter Snell. Previous subjects of the show have included prominent figures in sports, the arts, politics, broadcasting, literature, science and the military.
Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted by Mike Wallace. The A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The older version featured historical figures such as Helen Keller and Mark Twain, or long-dead entertainment figures such as Will Rogers or John Barrymore. The A&E series has placed the emphasis on such people as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Plácido Domingo, Freddie Mercury, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Eric Clapton, Pope John Paul II, Gene Tierney, Selena, Diego Rivera, Mao Zedong and Queen Elizabeth II, and fictional characters like The Phantom, Superman, Hamlet, Betty Boop, and Santa Claus. The program ended up profiling enough figures that in 1999, A&E spun it off into an entire network, The Biography Channel.
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
