Keith David
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When the U.S. trade embargo left Cuba isolated from medical resources, Cuban scientists were forced to get creative. Now they’ve developed lung cancer vaccines that show so much promise, some Americans are defying the embargo and traveling to Cuba for treatment. In an unprecedented move, Cuban researchers are working with U.S. partners to make the medicines more widely available.
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A celebration of America's greatest original art form. Ken Burns' 10-part documentary series opens at the dawn of the 20th century, incorporating American culture and historical events that interact directly with the music. From the 1890s through the ferment of the Harlem Renaissance and the Jazz Age, to the Great Depression, New Deal, Second World War, and beyond, JAZZ paints an astounding portrait of a nation and its improvisational core of music....
8) Wild Daze
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Featuring conservation experts ranging from Dr. Jane Goodall to wildlife trophy hunters, WILD DAZE explores the relationship between international crime cartels, child soldiers, colluding government officials, and the illegal wildlife trade.
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A documentary about the making of *Platoon*, the Oscar-winning, non-union, low budget film cast with young, unknown (at the time) actors. Insider stories of Oliver Stone's unique directing style and brutal filming conditions from the stars including Willem Dafoe, Johnny Depp and Charlie Sheen.
10) Chasing 3000
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Based on the true story of two brothers who steal their mother's car to drive cross country to see their hero, Roberto Clemente, get his 3000th hit in 1972.