Up to one million gladiators are thought to have died in arenas across the Roman Empire. And, although fascination with gladiators has been high, the details of their lives and deaths remain fragmentary. Now, with the discovery of an ancient Roman burial site containing 80 skeletons thought to be gladiator warriors, National Geographic recreates the world of the Roman arena and how six gladiators lived, fought and died.

This pioneering documentary film depicts the lives of the indigenous Inuit people of Canada's northern Quebec region. Although the production contains some fictional elements, it vividly shows how its resourceful subjects survive in such a harsh climate, revealing how they construct their igloo homes and find food by hunting and fishing. The film also captures the beautiful, if unforgiving, frozen landscape of the Great White North, far removed from conventional civilization.

Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. This first half of her two-part film opens with a renowned introduction that compares modern Olympians to classical Greek heroes, then goes on to provide thrilling in-the-moment coverage of some of the games' most celebrated moments, including African-American athlete Jesse Owens winning a then-unprecedented four gold medals.

A biographical film about cinematic illusionist Georges Méliès featuring Méliès’s widow, Jeanne d’Alcy, as herself, and their son André as his own father.

Documentary on the exodus of the Dominican illiterate laborers to Puerto Rico during the late 1980's to 1990. Focuses on the plight of Dominican women who, faced with no economic opportunities in Santo Domingo, embark in an illegal boat trip to Puerto Rico.

In her documentary, director Sabine Michel revisits her own experiences during the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and Germany's subsequent reunification, as well as those of her four friends Claudi, Vera, Claudia and Veruscha. The five women were about 18 years old at that time, and belonged to the last school class in Dresden to graduate in the German Democratic Republic. The country and society school had prepared them for suddenly ceased to exist, thus they had to completely start anew. More than twenty years later, the five women travel to Paris together. During the train ride, they talk about their former dreams and aspirations, and how different their lives turned out to be.

When Fien discovers that her sister Hannah is threatened by a vicious crocodile that is making her very skinny and sick, her world is turned upside down. Fien enlists the help of Mum and Dad to join Hannah in defeating the crocodile, so that Hannah will make it to her next birthday.

Documentary on the life and art of New York City born Puerto Rican artist, Rafael Tufiño.

Documentary film about the history and influence of Africans in Puerto Rican society. In addition to still photographs, film clips and interviews, the film utilizes dramatizations of scenes from the life of the poet Luis Palés Matos to illustrate the history and contributions of black Puerto Ricans through the centuries.

Discusses the mass immigration to the United States from the Dominican Republic due to the poor economic conditions there. Includes interviews with people, primarily women, who have emigrated and gives details on the hardships the travelers endure.

Explores the history of the island of Vieques, also known as Isla Nena.

Dramatization of the life of Puerto Rican poet Luis Palés Matos.

Documentary examining the Puerto Rican musical traditions of bomba and plena from a historical and humanistic perspective.

Documents the life and musical production of Puerto Rican music composer, Tite Curet Alonso. Includes Tite Curet's last interview before his death.

Features the life of feminist Luisa Capetillo in late 19th and early 20th century Puerto Rico.

This documentary traces the role women have played in Puerto Rican society.

A behind-the-scenes look into the first major recording of Scott Wheeler's piano music, including several musical portraits. Wheeler, best known for his operas, started composing musical portraits while studying under Virgil Thomson. The pieces are performed by pianist Donald Berman. It is hosted by Katie Northlich. Wheeler, Berman, and music producer Adam Abeshouse are interviewed. This documentary also features interviews with some of the portrait subjects: author Megan Marshall, artist Shane Crabtree, director Fern R Lopez, soprano Nancy L. Armstrong, and organist James Woodman. Excerpts from their musical portraits are heard so you can decide for yourself the first question that inevitably comes to mind: Does the portrait sound like it's subject?

A documentary that attempts to prove the existence of UFOs.

Collin and his older brother Gilles often had to do without their father, who was frequently away on military service. But this summer is different. Their father’s new job means he will be at home, with them, all the time. While 12-year-old Collin is interested in his father’s military life, he has a different view of the world. He dreams of becoming a musician. Will his father understand this ambition? Can they reconnect after all these years?