Madonna
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A universal icon of music and Hollywood, Madonna's illustrious career has spanned more than four decades and has constantly pushed the boundaries of entertainment. Not afraid of controversy, the Material Girl redefined and reshaped pop-culture history with her musical and acting talents. This documentary chronicles her life and career as well as her rise to fame.
2) Evita
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EVITA is the riveting true-life story of Eva Peron (MADONNA), who rose above childhood poverty and a scandalous past to achieve unimaginable fortune and fame. Despite widespread controversy, her passion changed a nation forever!
4) Jamaica
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English
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Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Jamaica.
5) Ecuador
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Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Ecuador. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals. Named for the equator, which passes through it, the Republic of Ecuador sits on the western coast of South America. One of the smallest countries of the continent, Ecuador nevertheless features Andean summits, tropical forests and savannas, snow-edged volcanoes, and glacial lakes. About...
6) Suriname
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English
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Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Suriname. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals.
7) The Bahamas
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English
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Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of the Bahamas. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more.
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Silent Witness volume 2
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English
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Nikki becomes the prime suspect after a former colleague is murdered. Jack, Thomas and Clarissa fight to clear her name and find the real killer.
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Silent Witness volume 7
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English
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The accidental fatal shooting of a Polish teenager in an armed police operation triggers a series of murders that link Turkish gangsters, a grieving family and a fractured firearms unit.
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Silent Witness volume 8
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English
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Jack leads the hunt for suspected killer Bruno, the brother of the Polish teenager shot by the armed police, and enters London's small but devastating gun trade.
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Silent Witness volume 9
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English
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A family murdered at a picnic leads the team to the female victim's estranged husband. But all is not what it seems, and Nikki and Jack are thrown into mortal danger.
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Silent Witness volume 5
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English
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An ex-convict is killed and suspicion lands on a recently released child killer. As other former long-term prisoners out on a life license come under scrutiny, the team learns how fragile their freedom is.
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Silent Witness volume 10
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English
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Nikki and Jack are thrown into mortal danger as they uncover a high-powered world of sex and depravity. Meanwhile, Amy confronts her past.
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Silent Witness volume 3
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English
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A young British Muslim returns secretly to the UK. Although initially suspected of drug smuggling, concerns over her intentions soon escalate.
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Silent Witness volume 1
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English
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The apparent suicide of a DJ leads Nikki to question her judgement on a strikingly similar case from her past. The similarities between the cases reveal that a copycat killer is out there. Meanwhile Tony, a family man recently released from prison for an attempted murder he supposedly did not commit, struggles to come to terms with his new life.