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Last updated March 10, 2025
TEDTalks: Doctors on the Cusp
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsFrom the peak of Mount Everest to the bottom of a test tube, enjoy these talks that explore the making of medical wonders. Knifeless surgery and a 3D printer that produces a transplantable kidney are some of the fascinating findings.
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TEDTalks: For All of Womankind
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsCelebrate extraordinary women of our time, who are conquering the world with their drive, wit, intelligence and grace. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright, actress Jane Fonda and author Arianna Huffington are among the presenters.
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TEDTalks: Humanity's Future
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsBold predictions and stern warnings -- are we heading for a final countdown or a new frontier? These TED presenters peer into mankind's future as they share their visions of what lies ahead ... and what can be corrected.
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Russell Peters vs. the World: Season 1
2013 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsComedy superstar Russell Peters travels the world with his new standup show "Notorious" in this four-part documentary series that provides a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the globe-hopping funnyman on tour.
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1000 Ways to Die: Season 3
2010 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWitness recreations of some truly bizarre deaths in the third season of this grim-humored documentary series, in which a sushi chef gets a raw deal, two stoners get bonged, an organ donor loses heart, and a surfer winds up board to death.
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Russell Peters vs. the World
2013 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWhat's better than a ticket to a sold-out Russell Peters show? An exclusive, behind-the-scenes trip around the world with his record-breaking "Notorious" tour. It's a four-part docu-series that's also a backstage pass to a global comedy phenomenon.
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Pompeii: The Last Day
2003 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsTake a step back in time via this engrossing program and visit the fabled "vanished city" on its last day, when Vesuvius erupted in a 24-hour reign of terror that covered the ancient town with tons of lava and mummified many of its inhabitants.
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Hunting the Lost Symbol
2009 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsA companion piece to Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Lost Symbol, this documentary explores American history and many of the book's Washington, D.C., locales to find the facts behind the legends of the nation's Masonic past.
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TEDTalks: Video & Photo Mojo
2006 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsAs the art form of filmmaking increasingly shapes the way we see our world, these TED presenters spread their ideas through the silver screen. Masters of photography and motion pictures discuss their work, from fantasy to documentary.
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TEDTalks: Smart Laughs
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 Stars"TEDTalks" take a turn for the funny. Watch these folks crack wise as they deliver their bright ideas with wit, wisecracks and whoot! The talented performers riff on race, religion, art, society and more.
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TEDTalks: Beauty & Fashion: Beneath the Skin Deep
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsFashion and style is anything but skin deep. Find out what all creative industries can learn from fashion's free culture, as these experts discuss their observations on beauty and its influence on humanity and society.
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TEDTalks: Power Shift
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsFrom politics in the United States to the dawn of the Arab Spring, powers are shifting around the world. Explore the ideas of statecraft through these presentations on diplomacy, border conflicts, U.S. elections, extremist groups and more.
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TEDTalks: Crime & Punishment
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsThe world of criminals, drug lords and social deviants -- these TED speakers fight it daily. Watch as they shape the meaning of a more just society. Topics include organized crime, network security, terrorism, incarceration and more.
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TEDTalks: Music Revolution
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsThe world's most mesmerizing artists push the boundaries of music with jaw-dropping performances and breathtaking ideas. Musicians from jazz, classical, beatbox and other diverse fields demonstrate their talent and imagination.
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TEDTalks: Video & Photo Mojo
2006 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsAs the art form of filmmaking increasingly shapes the way we see our world, these TED presenters spread their ideas through the silver screen. Masters of photography and motion pictures discuss their work, from fantasy to documentary.
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TEDTalks: Smart Laughs
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 Stars"TEDTalks" take a turn for the funny. Watch these folks crack wise as they deliver their bright ideas with wit, wisecracks and whoot! The talented performers riff on race, religion, art, society and more.
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TEDTalks: Beauty & Fashion: Beneath the Skin Deep
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsFashion and style is anything but skin deep. Find out what all creative industries can learn from fashion's free culture, as these experts discuss their observations on beauty and its influence on humanity and society.
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TEDTalks: Power Shift
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsFrom politics in the United States to the dawn of the Arab Spring, powers are shifting around the world. Explore the ideas of statecraft through these presentations on diplomacy, border conflicts, U.S. elections, extremist groups and more.
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TEDTalks: Crime & Punishment
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsThe world of criminals, drug lords and social deviants -- these TED speakers fight it daily. Watch as they shape the meaning of a more just society. Topics include organized crime, network security, terrorism, incarceration and more.
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TEDTalks: Environment: Project Makeover
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsGas-guzzling addiction and our dying ecological lifeblood. Can we reverse the damage? These TED speakers are paving the road for sustainability. Here, they discuss a fungus-based packaging material, a new kind of recycling plant and much more.
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TEDTalks: Into the Abyss
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsEerie underwater lakes to sea creatures that glow in the oceans' depths ... marine explorers talk about Earth's blue heart, including its current state, possibilities for its restoration and preservation, and the protection of sea-dwelling animals.
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TEDTalks: Environment: Project Makeover
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsGas-guzzling addiction and our dying ecological lifeblood. Can we reverse the damage? These TED speakers are paving the road for sustainability. Here, they discuss a fungus-based packaging material, a new kind of recycling plant and much more.
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TEDTalks: Into the Abyss
2011 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsEerie underwater lakes to sea creatures that glow in the oceans' depths ... marine explorers talk about Earth's blue heart, including its current state, possibilities for its restoration and preservation, and the protection of sea-dwelling animals.
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TEDTalks: TransporTED
2011 | NR | 3.4 out of 5 StarsFrom planes that drive, to camels, to a car for the blind ... explore the world's most unconventional modes of transportation. These TED speakers share their dynamic and creative visions for the future of mobility.
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TEDTalks: For Kids
2011 | NR | 3.4 out of 5 StarsTED takes your child through a fun, creative and whimsical journey that both enriches the mind and engages the senses. Illusionists, puppeteers, storytellers, artists and even a parrot are among the clever presenters.
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