Synopsis
This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers and featuring unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history.
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Cast
Seasons
Season 1
8 eps · 1999-08-09
Season 2
10 eps · 2000-10-06
Season 3
10 eps · 2001-09-07
Season 4
14 eps · 2003-02-04
Season 5
28 eps · 2003-10-14
Season 6
27 eps · 2004-10-26
Season 7
29 eps · 2005-10-11
Season 8
27 eps · 2006-10-24
Season 9
26 eps · 2007-10-16
Season 10
25 eps · 2008-10-22
Season 11
27 eps · 2009-09-21
Season 12
25 eps · 2010-10-19
Season 13
27 eps · 2011-10-13
Season 14
24 eps · 2012-10-08
Season 15
21 eps · 2013-10-28
Season 16
19 eps · 2014-10-13
Season 17
21 eps · 2015-11-09
Season 18
20 eps · 2016-10-02
Season 19
20 eps · 2017-11-06
Season 20
19 eps · 2018-10-29
Season 21
19 eps · 2019-10-28
Season 22
14 eps · 2020-10-19
Season 23
15 eps · 2021-10-10
Season 24
16 eps · 2022-09-12
Season 25
17 eps · 2023-09-18
Season 26
19 eps · 2024-09-29
Season 27
15 eps · 2025-10-06
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