Tom Jennings

The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth

Tom Jennings

Jean-Pierre Parent, Shaun C. Grenan

Recalls the two week manhunt for John Wilkes Booth, the actor who shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theater in April 1865.

20,000 Miles on a Horse

Tom Jennings

Louis Brunkhe, Vladimir Fissenko

This Feature documentary is about the lives of Louis Brunke and Vladimir Fissenko who rode on horseback from the southern tip of Argentina to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. It took them five years to cross 14 countries -- and they filmed it all.

The Battle of Chernobyl

Tom Jennings, Thomas Johnson

Tim Birkett, Mikhail Gorbachev

On April 26, 1986, a 1,000 feet high flame rises into the sky of the Ukraine. The fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant just exploded. A battle begins in which 500,000 men are engaged throughout the Soviet Union to "liquidate" the radioactivity, build the "sarcophagus" of the damaged reactor and save the world from a second explosion that would have destroyed half of Europe. Become a reference film, this documentary combines testimonials and unseen footage, tells for the first time the Battle of Chernobyl.

A-Bombs Over Nevada

Tom Jennings

The dropping of "Fat Man" and "Little Boy" on Japan marked the end of World War II and the dawn of the Atomic Age. The race against the Soviet Union to build a bigger, better bomb was on. The U.S. put their new nukes to the test on a desolate stretch of desert just 65 miles away from Las Vegas, and people traveled from all over the country to witness the detonations. This is the story of the nation's grand atomic experiment and the bizarre atomic subculture that spawned beauty queens, new hairdos, and radioactive superheroes.

Diana: In Her Own Words

Kevin Sim, Tom Jennings

Princess Diana, Prince Charles

Using home videos recorded by her voice coach, Diana takes us through the story of her life.

Sea Spies

Tom Jennings

Robert D. Ballard

The underseaa world is an unseen battleground. Join Dr. Robert Ballard, former naval intelligence officer and discoverer of the RMS Titanic, as he reveals how the race for global domination as eon from the deapest reaches of the ocean. Using rare archival footage and fully animated recreations, this fascinating documentary examines the technology behind Cold War nuclear subs along with other recently declassified defense systems, such as SOSUS, the U.S. Navy's top-secret sound survelliance network. Sea Spies also looks at the key historical developments that influenced twentieth century warfare and features interviews with marine experts as well as high-ranking military officials.

Apollo: Missions to the Moon

Tom Jennings

Buzz Aldrin, Bill Anders

National Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio.

The Fidel Castro Tapes

Tom Jennings

In 1959, Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba. He has been one of the most controversial figures in the world ever since. This is the story of the Cuban dictator's turbulent career, told in part through media reports, rare images and recordings.

The Conspirator: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Lincoln

Tom Jennings

Documentary giving the background on all of the major players involved in the planning of the assassination of President Lincoln, including the investigation and aftermath.

Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes

Tom Jennings

Christa McAuliffe

Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes follows the story of the Space Shuttle Challenger and its crew, specifically Christa McAuliffe, the first civilian to be launched into space. The events of the days leading up to the disaster are detailed in this unique film, which uses no narration and no interviews. Instead the story is told solely with reports of journalists covering the story, extensive recordings from the NASA team, and interviews with McAuliffe and others who were part of this one-of-a-kind mission. Using rarely seen images and audio recordings, this show takes viewers behind the scenes of this compelling and historic story in a way never before seen.

The Real Right Stuff

Tom Jennings

Tom Wolfe, John Glenn

The story of America's first astronauts, known as the Mercury 7, told through archival news & radio reports, newly transferred & previously unheard NASA mission audio recordings, and more rare & unseen material.

Narco Wars: In Their Own Words

Tom Jennings

Narco Wars: In Their Own Words presents the inside story of how DEA agents and the Colombian National Police brought down the most vicious drug cartel in the world. This program combines never-before-broadcast recordings with rare archival footage, photos and interpretive re-enactments to tell the story of how Pablo Escobar’s massive billion-dollar drug empire was taken out.

Deepwater Horizon: In Their Own Words

Tom Jennings

Deepwater Horizon: In Their Own Words presents the harrowing story of how a crew of oil rig workers escaped a massive oil rig fire in the Gulf of Mexico. This program combines never-before-broadcast recordings with rare archival footage, photos and interpretive reenactments to tell the story of how a sudden explosion left 126 men and women racing to survive.

Being the Queen

Tom Jennings

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

The story of Queen Elizabeth II from those who know her best.

MLK: The Assassination Tapes

Tom Jennings

Martin Luther King

Relive an unspeakable tragedy detailed with unforgettable images, videos, and recordings only recently rediscovered.

Amityville Horror House

Tom Jennings

Jeff Belanger, Anthony D. Call

A horrific crime. A hellish evil. The story of the Amityville Horror house rocked the world. Real footage from within its blood-soaked walls and never-before-seen interviews reveal frightening new secrets about one of America's most enthralling haunts.