Movies, Music & Pop Culture

They are the people that rock our world; what rocks theirs? Beyond the Spotlight goes beyond fame to reveal the passions of celebrities.

Inspiration, power, greed, scandal—a story that was made for the movies. The gripping drama of how Hollywood was built.

Take a trip down memory lane with acclaimed director Doug Liman, of Swingers and Bourne Identity fame, as we see his very first short films and hear first-hand the lessons learned before Hollywood came calling.

Learn revealing secrets from some of the greatest seducers in world history. How do they manage to tempt us again and again?

Music educator and pro musician Marty Schwartz talks with experts about the science of how music affects our emotions, brains, and bodies.

A global investigation into the science, evolutionary history and big business of beauty, as humanity adapts to the Age of the Selfie.

Dean Reed's story is the story of a wild and changing world. Through the prism of his life, we witness global youth rebellion, revolutions in popular music, and the shifting tectonics of superpower rivalry.

Rachel Barton Pine overcame a troubled home and personal trauma to become one of the world's foremost violinists. Her inspiring journey continues as she gives back to others and moves us with her virtuosic performances.

Inspired by the rise in superhero media, this unique documentary reflects the rise and reign of the vigilante over the last eight decades through its focus on the dynamic biography of the Batman.

Few films have had a bigger impact on the American psyche than “Woodstock.” Producer Dale Bell reveals what it took to create the revolutionary documentary that captured the defining moment of 1960s counterculture.

Big movements of change have often started with tiny events or personal decisions that ended up affecting the history of our world.

Why does music have the power to stir up such powerful emotions and memories? Join artists including Sting, Michael Bublé and Feist on a unique journey of discovery as scientists reveal how the brain processes and reacts to music, helping to shape the human experience.

An original series that tells the often unknown stories of the men and women who have defined America and its place in the world.

Uncover the extraordinary origins of "ordinary" things – and the moments of inspiration that made them possible.

The sad passing of the legendary Tina Turner shines a new spotlight on her illustrious career and undeniable star quality. The trailblazer and rock ‘n’ roll icon will forever remain “Simply the Best.”

A worldwide investigation into the bizarre vanishing of Bitcoin’s mega-billionaire creator, the secretive “Satoshi Nakamoto.” Why did the man—and it appears it was indeed a man—disappear only 26 months after releasing Bitcoin to the world on January 3, 2009?

From NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to Silicon Valley, from Hollywood to Haight-Ashbury, famous Californians tell the story of their state

How do three talented singers become some of the world’s top tribute artists? Follow “Elvis,” “Jackie Wilson” and “Jerry Lee Lewis” as they reveal the cost of borrowed fame and risk getting “lost in the act.”

From classically trained actor and director to revolutionary horror icon, this is a unique, intimate portrait of Robert Englund: the man behind Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddy Krueger.

Take an unprecedented look inside the vibrant world of esports. As the fanbase grows, the competitions—and cash prizes—keep getting bigger.

Past, Present, Future explores cutting edge technologies and traces them back to their historic origins.

Joe Morton and Tracey Moore host conversations with artists of color on their careers and navigating race in entertainment.