Documentary Tv Mini Series 1990`s
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1. The Civil War (1990)
TV-14 | 76 min | Documentary, History, War
A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.
Stars: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards
Votes: 18,478
2. Baseball (1994–2010)
TV-PG | 104 min | Documentary, History, Sport
A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game.
Stars: Daniel Okrent, George F. Will, John Chancellor, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 4,737
3. The West (1996)
537 min | Documentary, History, War
Stephen Ives' "The West" is a PBS 4-Video Series co-produced by Ken Burns: - "Death Runs Riot" 85 min. - "Fight No More Forever" 85 min. - "Ghost Dance" 58 min. - "The People" 82 min.
Stars: Peter Coyote, N. Scott Momaday, Murphy Guyer, John Trudell
Votes: 2,143
4. Fishing with John (1991)
Not Rated | 152 min | Documentary, Comedy, Sport
Musician John Lurie knows nothing about fishing, but that doesn't stop him from embarking on fishing in exotic locations with friends.
Stars: John Lurie, Willem Dafoe, Robb Webb, Dennis Hopper
Votes: 1,774
5. New York: A Documentary Film (1999– )
600 min | Documentary, History
Exploration of New York City's rich history as a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the nation and reflecting its ideals.
Stars: David Ogden Stiers, Kenneth Jackson, Mike Wallace, Mike Wallace
Votes: 1,120
6. Cold War (1998)
47 min | Documentary, History
A 24-part series which deals with the relations between the United States, the Soviet Union and their respective allies between the end of World War II to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Anatoli Dobrynin, Robert McNamara, Vladimir Yerofeyev
Votes: 1,038
7. Thomas Jefferson (1997– )
180 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A biographical film about The United States' influential and profoundly enigmatic Founding Father.
Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow, Sam Waterston, Michael Potts, Ossie Davis
Votes: 814
8. MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992)
Unrated | 360 min | Documentary
The history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios.
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Samuel Marx, Joseph, Mickey Rooney
Votes: 716
9. The Great War: 1914-1918 (1996)
Documentary, Biography, History
A unique first-person narrative, sewn together from genuine testimonies of frontline soldiers.
Stars: Judi Dench, Salome Jens, Jay Winter, Jürgen Prochnow
Votes: 378
10. Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet (1998– )
178 min | Documentary
The development of Arpanet, the Internet and the World Wide Web from 1969 to 1998 is explored.
Stars: Robert X. Cringely, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer
Votes: 204
11. Battlefield: Vietnam (1999– )
Documentary, History, War
A detailed history of key Vietnam War battles, from 1954 to 1975.
Star: Gavin MacFadyen
Votes: 190
12. The Fifties (1997– )
Documentary, History
An in depth documentary of all aspects of life in the 1950s.
Stars: Edward Herrmann, David Halberstam, B.B. King, John Chancellor
Votes: 186
13. The Century of Warfare (1993– )
50 min | Documentary, History, War
Through the use of archived films and photos, major conflicts are chronicled from early WW1 (1914) through current day.
Stars: Robert Powell, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels, Joseph Stalin
Votes: 161
14. The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power (1992– )
PG-13 | Documentary
The globe-spanning story of the oil industry from the first strikes of the 19th century through the Gulf War. The industry's colorful characters and oil's key role in 20th century history are brought to life by participants and historians.
Stars: Donald Sutherland, Daniel Yergin, Norman Cooley, Stephanie Cran
Votes: 164
15. The Revolutionary War (1995– )
Documentary, History, War
Documentary chronicling the history of the American Revolutionary War against Great Britain that began in 1776.
Stars: Robert Kerbeck, Charles Kuralt, Robert E. Burke, Stephen Christian
Votes: 148
16. A Century of Women (1994)
355 min | Documentary, Drama, History
The role of American women over the past century is examined in both documentary and dramatic form. The framework is a dramatic story which traces a fictional family and its women from generation to generation.
Stars: Jane Fonda, Justine Bateman, Olympia Dukakis, Jasmine Guy
Votes: 147
17. Ancient Inventions (1998– )
150 min | Documentary, History
Have you ever wondered what inspired the first flame thrower, or when the first brain surgery was performed? Have you ever wondered who invented the kiss, or how humans changed once cities ... See full summary »
Star: Terry Jones
Votes: 138
18. The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Documentary, History, Music
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Stars: Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pete Townshend
Votes: 132
19. Bravo Profiles: The Entertainment Business (1998)
Documentary
It essentially peers through a microscope at celebrity culture in general, at the film industry and its marketing might.
Stars: Bridget Fonda, Gillian Anderson, Quentin Tarantino, Nicolas Cage
Votes: 119
20. Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn (1993–1994)
30 min | Documentary
Audrey Hepburn takes viewers on a tour of the world's greatest gardens.
Stars: Audrey Hepburn, Penelope Hobhouse, Graham Stuart Thomas, Ryan Gainey
Votes: 116
21. The Century: America's Time (1999– )
Not Rated | 750 min | Documentary
Peter Jennings hosts this 15 part documentary that chronicles the defining events of the 20th century. Through archive footage and hundreds of interviews the series examines 100 years of ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Jennings, Neil Simon, John Updike, Stephen Ambrose
Votes: 105
22. Rock & Roll (1995– )
Documentary, Music
A history of rock and roll music.
Stars: Liev Schreiber, David Bowie, Robbie Robertson, Debbie Harry
Votes: 86
23. Biography of the Millennium: 100 People - 1000 Years (1999)
50 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Harry Smith, Dante Alighieri, Jonathan Alter, Kofi Annan
Votes: 79
24. Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery (1998– )
360 min | Documentary, History
The history of African Americans.
Stars: Angela Bassett, Jeremy Rabb
Votes: 78
25. Cadillac Desert (1997– )
270 min | Documentary, History
The amazing transformation of the American Southwest in the 20th century, from desert to oasis.
Stars: Alfre Woodard, Robert Towne, Barry Goldwater, Floyd Dominy
Votes: 76
26. Egypt Uncovered (1998– )
Documentary
At the height of Egypt's new kingdom, the most powerful Pharaohs who ever lived were buried in tombs full of gold, a divine metal which was regarded as the flesh of the gods. Where did this... See full summary »
Star: Philip Madoc
Votes: 69
27. Making Sense of the Sixties (1991– )
Documentary
A look back at one of the most turbulent decades of America's recent history, this documentary examines the political and cultural changes, from the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK to ... See full summary »
Stars: Carol Rissman, Arthur Levine, Theodore Roszak, Hendrik Hertzberg
Votes: 67
28. American Justice: Target - Mafia (1993– )
50 min | Documentary
Bill Kurtis hosts this special seven part documentary series on the history of organized crime in America. Each episode focuses on a different facet of the Mafia and it's leaders from the 1930's to the 1990's.
Stars: Bill Kurtis, Stephen R. Fox, William Balsamo, Vanni Capelli
Votes: 63
29. When Dinosaurs Ruled (1999– )
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary
Jeff Goldblum, the star of Jurassic Park (1993), narrates this five-part documentary about the dinosaurs of North and South America, Europe, Africa and Australia and Antarctica.
Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Susan Rae, Robert Bakker, Paul Sereno
Votes: 71
30. The Century (1999– )
720 min | Documentary, History
Peter Jennings hosted this 6 episode special that reviews some of the most important events of the 20th Century. Each episode is a two part examination of two events in history that ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Jennings, Henry Kissinger, Steve Allen, Edward Teller
Votes: 61
31. The Irish in America: Long Journey Home (1998– )
Documentary, History
A survey of the ethnic history of the Irish population in the the United States of America.
Stars: Michael Murphy, Claire Bloom, Jason Robards, Mary Black
Votes: 56
32. Last of the Czars (1996– )
Documentary
Cycle of record films about life and death of the last Russian monarchs.
Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Alex Kingston, Linda Kenyon, David Chavchavadze
Votes: 61
33. With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America (1996)
Documentary
Stars: Cliff Robertson, Jon Braun, Mel White, Jerry Falwell
Votes: 50
34. The Great Egyptians (1998– )
44 min | Documentary
The program traces the lives of great Egyptian characters such as Cleopatra from childhood to her untimely death.
Stars: Bob Brier, Tamsin Greig, Terence Harvey, Trevor Nicholds
Votes: 51
35. The Windsors: A Royal Family (1994)
228 min | Documentary, Biography, History
PBS documents the rise, fame and infamy of the Royal House of Windsor, born from its German roots.
Stars: Sarah Bradford, John Brabourne, Penny Junor, Anthony Holden
Votes: 52
36. War and Civilization (1998– )
Documentary, War
This eight part series takes an in-depth look at history of warfare. Shot on location around the world, each episode examines various developments in evolution of armed conflict from ... See full summary »
Star: Walter Cronkite
Votes: 48
37. The Korean War: Fire and Ice (1999– )
Documentary, War
The Korean War was a war of firsts: The first jet war; the first war where it was not possible to unleash full power politically or militarily and the first battlefield of the Cold War. ... See full summary »
Stars: Edward Herrmann, Thomas J. Hudner, Harry J. Maihofer, Rod Paschall
Votes: 46
38. I'll Make Me a World (1999– )
Documentary, History
A history of African-American arts in the 20th century.
Stars: Vanessa Williams, Clyde Taylor, Arthur Mitchell, Delores Browne
Votes: 43
39. The 20th Century: A Moving Visual History (1999– )
Not Rated | 765 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Peter Dean, Charles Branham, Manning Marable, James Weinstein
Votes: 41
40. United States of Poetry (1995– )
Documentary
Stars: Johnny Depp, Leonard Cohen, Lou Reed, Jack Kerouac
Votes: 40
41. Wonders of the African World with Henry Louis Gates Jr. (1999)
319 min | Documentary
Africa is a continent of magnificent treasures and cultures -- from the breathtaking stone architecture of 1,000-year-old ruins in South Africa to an advanced 16th century international ... See full summary »
Star: Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Votes: 39
42. Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories (1991–1995)
132 min | Documentary, Thriller
A collection of true ghost stories hosted first by Leonard Nemoy and directed by Tobe Hooper. After each story was depicted with actors, actual people who had lived through each story were ... See full summary »
Stars: Stacy Keach, Jared Rushton, Marianne Muellerleile, Doren Fein
Votes: 35
43. American Visions (1997– )
Documentary
Time magazine and his greatly acclaimed study of modern art, The Shock of the New, Robert Hughes now addresses his largest subject: the history of art in America.
Star: Robert Hughes
Votes: 35
44. An American Love Story (1999– )
300 min | Documentary, Drama, Romance
A year-and-a-half in the lives of an interracial couple and their two biracial daughters.
Stars: Karen Wilson, Cicily Wilson, Bill Sims, Chaney Sims
Votes: 34
45. The Great Escapes of World War II (1997– )
Documentary, History, War
Stars: Edward Asner, Lucie Aubrac, Raymond Aubrac, Steve Hoza
Votes: 32
46. Cronkite Remembers (1997)
360 min | Documentary, Biography
Walter Cronkite hosts this series that takes us through his career from his early days as a newpaper journalist through his years at the desk at the CBS evening news to his post retirement ... See full summary »
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Ben Bradlee, Daniel Ellsberg, Dick Van Dyke
Votes: 35
47. The Fifty (1998– )
Documentary, History, Sport
The History of the First Fifty Years of NASCAR.
Stars: Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Buck Baker, Humpy Wheeler
Votes: 33
48. The Promised Land (1995– )
Documentary
This program documents the migration of rural Southern blacks from the segregated South to Chicago. Cultural and political gains become offset by overcrowding and increasing ghettoization, ... See full summary »
Star: Morgan Freeman
Votes: 32
49. Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy (1992– )
300 min | Documentary
Follows the careers of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis from their first performance together at the 500 Club in Atlantic City in 1946 through their years on "The Colgate Comedy Hour" to their final performance together in 1956.
Stars: Jerry Lewis, Martin Short, Chevy Chase, Howie Mandel
Votes: 33
50. Space Age (1992– )
60 min | Documentary
Space is no longer a new frontier: It's a vital part of our world. Each fascinating program gives an eye-opening view of the way space exploration has revolutionized how we see ourselves, our planet and the universe beyond.
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Toshi Toda, Michael Keys Hall, Kirsten Devere
Votes: 26
51. The Native Americans (1994– )
Documentary, History
A three-part American television documentary miniseries that explores the history of Native American cultures, with each hour of the series devoted to a particular region of the United States.
Stars: John Mohawk, Joy Harvo
Votes: 26
52. The Pacific Century (1992– )
Documentary, History
This ten-part series looks at the rise of Pacific Asia.
Star: Peter Coyote
Votes: 23
53. The Great Depression (1998– )
Documentary, History
Stars: Mario Cuomo, Howard Zinn, Erik Barnouw, Orson Welles
Votes: 25
54. This Reporter (1990– )
Documentary
Stars: Barbara Walters, Charles Kuralt, Ted Koppel, Dan Rather
Votes: 22
55. Great Drives (1996– )
283 min | Documentary, History
Celebrity hosts explore famous U.S. highways.
Stars: Levon Helm, Robert Townsend, Teri Garr, Graham Greene
Votes: 22
56. Legendary Lighthouses (1998– )
Documentary, History
The history, science, and beauty of American lighthouses.
Star: Richard Crenna
Votes: 20
57. World of Film: India (1992– )
28 min | Documentary
A tour of Bollywood and Indian Parallel cinema.
Stars: Raj Babbar, Amitabh Bachchan, B.R. Chopra, Rita Gam
Votes: 20
58. The Question of Equality (1995– )
228 min | Documentary, History
Four films explore the history of lesbian and gay liberation in the United States from the 1960s to the 1990s
Stars: Marlon Riggs, Jim Fouratt, Jesse Helms, Sylvia Rivera
Votes: 17
59. Columbus and the Age of Discovery (1992– )
50 min | Documentary
Stars: Mauricio Obregon, Will Lyman
Votes: 17
60. Assassinations That Changed the World (1996– )
100 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Stars: Lee Davis, Ethel Kennedy, Marina Oswald, James W. Clarke
Votes: 17
61. Behind the Scenes (II) (1992– )
28 min | Documentary
Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Julie Taymor, Paul Bellini
Votes: 15
62. Sex in the 90's (1990– )
Documentary, Romance
Stars: Ice-T, Sting, Cyndi Lauper, Sinéad O'Connor
Votes: 14
63. The Phantom Menace: Web Documentaries (1998–1999)
Documentary, Short
Behind-the-scenes web series on the making of Star Wars: Episode I.
Stars: George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor
Votes: 14
64. Frontier: Legends of the Old Northwest (1998– )
Documentary
Stars: Fred Lucas, Peter Coyote, Timothy Pickles, John D. Van Sickle
Votes: 13
65. Family Portraits (1995– )
Documentary
Stars: Bob Dorian, Katie Hitchcock, Patricia Hitchcock, Robert F. Boyle
Votes: 11
66. The Wisdom of Faith with Huston Smith: A Bill Moyers Special (1996– )
300 min | Documentary
The Wisdom of Faith is an explanation of some of the world's greatest religions by one of the greatest minds of comparative religion, Huston Smith. Bill Moyers is a terrific interviewer and compliments the subject.
Stars: Bill Moyers, Huston Smith
Votes: 12
67. Celebrate the Century (1999– )
Documentary, History
Stars: Christopher Plummer, Wynton Marsalis, Mikey Kelley
Votes: 13
68. Perfect Crimes? (1999– )
Documentary
The four-part documentary series examines two historic cases in each episode: a nearly perfect crime that failed and a crime that remains unsolved.
Stars: Roger Mudd, Gregg Olsen, Tom Bruton, William Desmond Taylor
Votes: 11
70. Battlefronts of World War II (1999)
Documentary
The Second World War was fought on myriad fronts, from the deserts of Africa to sea battles in the Pacific to aerial dogfights. Facing one of history's most lethal adversaries in the form of the Nazis, every battle mattered for the Allies.
Stars: Patrick Allen, Roy Ward, Jeremy Anthony, Colin Wills
Votes: 8
71. Supernatural - The unseen powers of animals (1999– )
174 min | Documentary
Supernatural: The Unseen Powers of Animals is a six-part British nature documentary television miniseries that was produced by John Downer Productions and commissioned by the BBC Natural ... See full summary »
Star: Andrew Sachs
Votes: 10
73. Becoming a Master: The Ultimate Pokémon Experience (1999)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Family
An insider's guide to the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Stars: Ernie Hudson, Vanessa Chester, Myles Jeffrey, Aria Noelle Curzon
74. The First World War: The War to End All Wars (1991)
Documentary
Through fascinating and at times shocking archive footage the programs in this series tells the stark story of the First World War, which even 100 years later remains a visceral national ... See full summary »
Stars: John Viner, Jack Fortune, Christopher Kent, Patrick Allen
75. Blood & Iron: The Story of the German War Machine (1995– )
Documentary, History, War
Stars: Joe Morton, Steven Goldstein, Scott Rabinowitz, Paul Kneubuhl
76. U.S. Navy SEALs (1996–2000)
50 min | Documentary
A revealing 4-part series about the elite group of American warriors called Navy SEALs. Filmed over 6 years, the collection includes, In Harm's Way, Hellweek, Direct Action!, and The Silent Option, which won an Emmy Award.
Star: Will Lyman
77. Into the Rising Sun (1998– )
Documentary, History
The series follows the voyage of Vasgo da Gama from Portugal around Africa, India to Asia. Co-production with RTP for the 500th anniversary of the voyage of discovery
78. Machine Gun: History Down the Barrel of a Gun (1999)
180 min | Documentary
At the center of every armed conflict of the 20th century, the machine gun has been a tool of conquest - and of liberation. Everywhere, it has unleashed consequences its creators never ... See full summary »
Stars: John Milius, Lawrence Bayne, Peter Kokalis, Carroll Pursell
Votes: 6
79. Hunters: The World of Predators and Prey (1994– )
44 min | Documentary
Through the lens of Wolfgang Bayer, one of the world-renowned masters of history cinematography, this 10-part television series explores the many creatures that kill, examining their varied... See full summary »
80. Case Reopened (1999– )
Documentary
Stars: Roger Tilling, Joseph Wambaugh, Larry Strauss, Josh Drennen
81. Fascisme (1996– )
156 min | Documentary
An international documentary mini-series about national tendencies in modern societies (as observed in Italy, France, and ex-Yugoslavia).
Stars: Tomi Ungerer, Jérôme de Missolz, Lawrence Eagleburger, Warren Zimmerman
82. West-Coast Artists in Light: The Arts of Holography (1995–2002)
30 min | Documentary
A four-part documentary, shot on video, featuring 14 North American holographic artists working on the West Coast in the 1980's/90's, with gallery and studio tours and personal up-close interviews. Parts 3 and 4 are in 3-D.
Stars: Al Razutis, Melissa Crenshaw, Fred Unterseher, Rebecca Deem
83. Madagascar (1995)
94 min | Documentary
From whale sharks to giant trevally fishes, a panorama of Madagascar's fauna, then an inventory of the country's social situation in the company of the men and scientists sailing on board Cousteau's famous vessel Alcyone.
Stars: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Georges Wilson
85. Idols of the Game (1995)
Documentary, Sport
Stars: Dabney Coleman, Muhammad Ali, Charles Barkley, Chris Evert
Votes: 8
86. Australia (1990–1991)
46 min | Documentary
Breathtaking photography, underwater exploration, aboriginal people's culture and way of life, and other fascinating discoveries mark the acclaimed Australia expeditions of explorers Jacques and Jean-Michel Cousteau.
87. Story of a People (1993–2002)
Documentary
Stars: Suzzanne Douglas, Louis Gossett Jr., Dorian Gregory, M.C. Hammer
90. In Your Dreams with Cindy Margolis (1999– )
Documentary
Stars: Danielle Nicole Kelly, Cindy Margolis, Michele Garris
91. SR Bissette's Journeys into Fear (1995)
90 min | Documentary
Bissette has presented a lecture series on horror comics called "Journeys into Fear". From 12th century Japanese ghost scrolls to 16th century Mixtec codices he traces the genre from its roots to present day.
Star: Stephen R. Bissette
92. Learning About Growing Up (1997)
91 min | Documentary
With the goal of creating a safe, friendly environment in which to stimulate discussion about the transition from childhood to adulthood and some of the responsibilities that accompany ... See full summary »
95. Dancing (1993– )
464 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the history and social impacts of dancing.
Stars: Jacques d'Amboise, Isadora Duncan, Gregg Burge, Twyla Tharp
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