Documentaries

CIRCUS

Follows one season of the Big Apple Circus. PBS, 6 hours.

HALF THE SKY

Based on the book by New York Times writers Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, this four-part series examines the positive influence of women in developing countries. PBS, 6 hours.

CARRIER

Documenting a six-month deployment on the U.S. aircraft carrier Nimitz. PBS, 10 hours, Emmy award for cinematography.

CANCER

Based on The Emperor of All Maladies and produced by Ken Burns, this series explores history, personal stories, and the latest science. PBS, 6 hours.

A PATH APPEARS

The second series with Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn examines the positive influence of women in the U.S. and abroad. PBS, 4 hours.

KEHINDE WILEY

Featuring the New York–based artist’s latest project of portraits as they unfold. PBS, 1 hour.

A PORTRAIT OF ROBERT FRANK

The photographer, best known for his book The Americans, is profiled. ITV, 1 hour.

MOMENTS IN TIME

Ten-part series combining archaeological investigation and historical reenactments, presented by James Woods. Discovery, 10 hours.

DNA

Explores the discovery and research of DNA. PBS, 5 hours.

RIDDLE OF THE DESERT MUMMIES

The mystifying discovery of Caucasian mummies in northwestern China. Discovery, 1 hour.

SECRETS OF THE HUMPBACK WHALE

Photographed in Hawaii and Alaska. Discovery, 1 hour.

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, BEYOND DARWIN

About the 1995 scientific expedition. Discovery, 2 hours.

LOST CIVILIZATIONS

Two programs from the ten-part historical series. NBC, 10 hours.

D.E.A.

A six-part series on the Drug Enforcement Agency. BBC, 6 hours.

RONNIE WOOD

Portrait of the Rolling Stones guitarist’s second passion: painting. ITV, 1 hour.