The unlikely story of America’s original shock-jock--Petey Greene--who battled the system and his own demons during a time of civil unrest in the nation’s capital.

He was a drug addict, a convicted felon, a hustler and a shock jock. Petey Greene gave voice to the unheard--speaking truth to power on his raw and uncensored TV and radio programs. His explosive language and brash style shocked the world as he battled both the system and his own demons on a journey to becoming a leading activist during some of the most tumultuous years in recent history.

Watch Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene, premiering February 3 on Independent Lens on PBS. Get broadcast listings at http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/adjustyourcolor.

Explore the fascinating true story of Alexander the Great, the most extraordinary warrior of all time whose military conquests remain unrivaled to this day. Leading his armies through 22,000 miles of sieges in 8 short years, Alexander brought east and west together in the mightiest clash of cultures the world has ever known. Join National Geographic on a quest to uncover the mystery surrounding Alexander’s life and examine what inspired him to push onward. Stunning recreations and insights from historians shed light on the question: Did Alexander, fearing no mortal, become his own most dangerous enemy? 

Join National Geographic on a quest to find out how the imaginary world of Middle earth reflects life in our world. Journey through history, myth, language and lore and explore real life parallels between history and fantasy. Includes exclusive footage from the Fellowship of the Ring, insightful interviews with cast and filmmakers, and provocative perspectives of explorers, anthropologists and archaeologists.

Join National Geographic for a compelling exploration of the real world parallels to the events and characters brought to life in the epic motion picture The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Discover the legacy of history’s ‘’reluctant heroes’’ and their striking resemblance to the film’s characters. Compare the roles of ‘’wise counselors’’ like Gandalf, and powerful friendships like that of Frodo and Sam, to their historic counterparts. Thrilling film footage illustrates how history changing events are reflected in the film’s story of courage and camaraderie triumphing over impossible odds. Insights from leading historians, field experts and members of the filmmaking team make this a must have addition to every Lord of the Rings collection!

Explore the real stories, real heroes, real places, and real action underlying the Touchstone Pictures release Pearl Harbor. Did the characters portrayed in the feature film really exist? How did the moviemakers decide when to use real events and when to foray into fiction? National Geographic documents how real life history and fiction came together to make a fascinating story. Spellbinding scenes from the film are juxtaposed with authentic combat footage and insights from historians, combat veterans, top-ranking military personnel, and the film’s all-star cast and crew. 

No single story in western civilization has continuously inspired and intrigued more people than the Trojan tale of war and deception. But, did a place called Troy really exist? Was Homer’s epic more than just an engaging story? Join us in the search for a lost world and unravel the mysteries that swirl around this ancient city. Through stunning recreations and the perspectives of international scholars, National Geographic transports you back in time as we explore the ancient legends of this fabled city. 

The Oscar-winning documentary film about the successful career and assassination of San Francisco’s first openly gay man to be elected to office.

The Times of Harvey Milk charts the political rise and assassination of the first openly gay city official in the United State, Harvey Milk. In the election that brings Milk to the board of city supervisors, the people of San Francisco also elect his killer, a former police officer and fireman named Dan White. After White shoots both Mayor George Moscone and Milk, his defense lawyers convince the jury that White was addled by depression and junk-food, resulting in a conviction for manslaughter rather than murder. This Oscar-winning documentary depicts not only Milk himself, but also the political and social milieu in which he lived.