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IMDB Rating: 7.2

The Beast of War

During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a struggle against a band of Mujahadeen guerrillas in the mountains. A unique look at the Soviet 'Vietnam' experience sympathetically told for both sides.

Genres:	DramaHistory
Country:	USA
Actors:	Steven Bauer, Jason Patric, Chaim Girafi
Directors:	Kevin Reynolds
Year:	1988
Available Quality:	DivX, iPod

IMDB Rating: 8

All the President's Men

In the run-up to the 1972 elections, Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward covers what seems to be a minor break-in at the Democratic Party National headquarters. He is surprised to find top lawyers already on the defense case, and the discovery of names and addresses of Republican fund organizers on the accused further arouses his suspicions. The editor of the Post is prepared to run with the story and assigns Woodward and Carl Bernstein to it. They find the trail leading higher and higher in the Republican Party, and eventually into the White House itself.

Genres:	ThrillerDramaHist
Country:	USA
Actors:	Robert Redford, Stephen Collins, Jason Robards
Directors:	Alan J. Pakula
Year:	1976
Available Quality:	Hi Def, iPod, Hi Def

IMDB Rating: 4.7

Young Einstein

Albert Einstein is the son of a Tasmanian apple farmer, who discovers the secret of splitting the beer atom to put the bubbles back into beer. When Albert travels to Sydney to patent his invention he meets beatuiful French scientist Marie Curie, as well as several unscrupulous types who try to take advantage of the naive genius and his invention.

Genres:	ComedyHist
Country:	Australia
Actors:	John Howard, Lulu Pinkus, Frank McDonald
Directors:	Yahoo Serious
Year:	1988
Available Quality:	DVD, iPod

IMDB Rating: 8.2

Z

Costa-Gavras chronicles the overthrow of the democratic government in Greece. When a liberal politician is murdered in an attack during a peace demonstration, the right wing established figures in the military and the police try and hide not only their parts in it, but try to cover up the murder as well. The magistrate must act as a detective in order to go through the cover up. While historically accurate, it is told as a combination mystery and thriller.

Genres:	CrimeThrillerDr
Country:	France
Actors:	Bernard Fresson, Marcel Bozzuffi, Irene Papas
Directors:	Costa-Gavras
Year:	1969
Available Quality:	DivX, iPod

IMDB Rating: 8.3

Judgment at Nuremberg

It has been three years since the most important Nazi leaders had already been tried. This trial is about 4 Judges who used their offices to conduct Nazi sterilization and cleansing policies. Retired American Judge, Judge Dan Haywood has a daunting task ahead of him. The Cold War is heating up and no one wants any more trials as Germany, and allied Governments, want to forget the past. But is that the right thing to do is the question that the tribunal must decide.

Genres:	DramaHist
Country:	USA
Actors:	Montgomery Clift, William Shatner, Maximilian Schell
Directors:	Stanley Kramer
Year:	1961
Available Quality:	DivX, iPod

IMDB Rating: 6.9

The Occult History of the Third Reich

Four volume documentary set ("Adolf Hitler", "The SS Blood and Soil", "The Enigma of the Swastika", and "Himmler The Mystic") containing mainly B&W as well as some color archival footage, with narration explaining the influences of alternative belief systems (occult, paganism, mysticism, etc) on the Nazi ideology and Hitler's personal philosophy. Also documents the history and development of the ideas and symbols that would be used along with eugenicist racial politics to perpetrate the murder and oppression of millions during World War II.

Genres:	HistoryDocument
Country:	USA
Actors:	Patrick Allen
Directors:	Dave Flitton
Year:	1999
Available Quality:	DivX

IMDB Rating: 8.1

Gandhi

When Mohandas Gandhi first set foot in British India, he had already been to Britain and South Africa, and had created quite a stir for the betterment of the people. But in India, he realized that he had first to live the life of a peasant to understand what it is to be an Indian. This resolve will lead him to shed his westerners clothing, don a simple loincloth, Mobilize awareness of local industry, less dependence on imported clothing and material, the historic Dandee march for withdrawal of the salt tax, a fast unto death to stop the virtual slaughter of British troops, and be imprisoned several times. His resolve was to work with stalwart...

Genres:	DramaHistoryBiogra
Country:	UK, India
Actors:	Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, John Gielgud
Directors:	Richard Attenborough
Year:	1982
Available Quality:	Hi Def, iPod, Hi Def

IMDB Rating: 5.1

Nostradamus: 2012

It's a year that many have prophesized will bring a catastrophic end to life as we know it. Whatever is in store a massive cosmic collision, a global environmental disaster, an Armageddon-like religious showdown, or a more subtle transformation many believe that 2012 will mark a major shift in the history of our planet. But what is there to substantiate such fears? A detailed, historical investigation of this chilling prophecy is the mission of Nostradamus 2012 an exciting HISTORYTM special that casts the doomsday warning in a frighteningly modern context. December 21, 2012 is bearing down on us with alarming speed. Whether or not we are able...

Genres:	HistoryDocument
Country:	USA
Actors:	Vincent Bridges
Directors:	Andy Pickard
Year:	2009
Available Quality:	DivX, Hi Def, iPod, Hi Def, Hi Def

IMDB Rating: 7.7

Starz Inside: Fantastic Flesh

This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dante and many others with a strong focus on Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger of KNB Make-Up EFX.

Genres:	HistoryDocument
Country:	USA
Actors:	Josh Brolin, Simon Pegg, Gregory Nicotero
Directors:	Kevin VanHook
Year:	2008
Available Quality:	DivX, iPod

IMDB Rating: 5.9

The Battle for Anzio

Allied forces land at Anzio unopposed but instead of moving straight inland their commanding officer decides to dig in. A battle-hardened war correspondent borrows a jeep and drives to Rome and back without meeting any German forces, but his report on this absence of the enemy is discounted. By the time it is finally decided to make a move the Germans have arrived in strength and a prolonged and bloody fight ensues. With Swed subtitles!

Genres:	DramaHistory
Country:	USA, Italy
Actors:	Patrick Magee, Arthur Kennedy, Robert Ryan
Directors:	Edward Dmytryk, Duilio Coletti
Year:	1968
Available Quality:	DivX, iPod

IMDB Rating: 5.3

The Hessen Affair

1945 - Castle Kronberg, outside Frankfurt, is turned into a 'country club' for victorious American officers. The cynical Colonel Jack Durant and the dazzling beautiful Lieutenant Kathleen Nash uncover the crown jewels of Germany - more diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and pearls than are gathered in any one place outside the Tower of London. Nash and Durant manage to get the gems to New York, where they must deal with gangsters to fence the loot. To make matters worse for the two renegade officers, Princess Sophie discovers the theft of her jewels and complains to American army headquarters. It now turns out that her brother fought for t...

Genres:	CrimeThrillerDr
Country:	Canada, Belgium
Actors:	Michael Bowen, Noah Segan, Billy Zane
Directors:	Paul Breuls
Year:	2009
Available Quality:	DivX, Hi Def, iPod, Hi Def

IMDB Rating: 7.1

The Crossing

In 1776, less than six months after the Declaraton of Independence, the Continental Army, under the command of General George Washington, was on the brink of utter defeat. Low on men, cannons and supplies, Washington decides to risk everything on one last desperately daring attack on the town of Trenton where over 1000 of the feared Hessian mercenaries are garrisoned. However to do that, the army must cross the Delaware to a seemingly hopeless battle that would turn out to be more successful than Washington ever dreamed of.

Genres:	DramaHistory
Country:	USA
Actors:	Jeff Daniels, Roger Rees, Karl Pruner
Directors:	Robert Harmon
Year:	2000
Available Quality:	DivX, iPod

IMDB Rating: 8.9

The Universe 5: 7 Wonders Of The Solar System

This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the 9 planets, cosmic holes, other galaxies, astrobiology etc.) through latest CGI, data and interviews with scientists.The seven wonder of our solar system are discussed: Enceladus' geysers, Rings of Saturn, Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the Asteroid Belt, Mars' Olympus Mons, the Surface of the Sun, and planet Earth.

Genres:	HistoryDocumentarySci
Country:	USA
Actors:	Erik Thompson
Directors:	Unknown
Year:	2007
Available Quality:	DivX, iPod