From: YouTube on Wed, May 04 2011 1:22 AM

Having examined the physical causes of dyslexia and the difficulties it causes children affected by it, this academic yet upbeat film goes on to discuss ways in which these difficulties can be overcome and to ask if we are right to view dyslexia as a disability. Freed from the blinkers of the tr...

From: XFINITY TV on Thu, Apr 28 2011 4:24 PM

Looking at the cover of popular fashion magazines and examining the lengths that young girls will go to in order to achieve "perfection," it’s easy to see why many people believe that America has developed an unhealthy obsession with beauty. In this documentary, filmmaker Darryl Roberts offers d...

From: Amazon on Sun, Aug 08 2010 8:20 PM

140.6 miles, the distance that Ironman Triathletes must complete by swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running 26.2 miles, all within 17 hours. This film takes an intimate look at the lives of the inspirational, and examines why triathletes choose to compete in such a physically demanding ...

From: Amazon on Sun, Aug 08 2010 8:16 PM

140.6 miles, the distance that Ironman Triathletes must complete by swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running 26.2 miles, all within 17 hours. This film takes an intimate look at the lives of the inspirational, and examines why triathletes choose to compete in such a physically demanding ...

From: Netflix on Tue, Jul 21 2009 5:16 AM

Globe-trotting marine scientist John Stoneman is your host for two episodes of this fascinating and informative nature series. In "Wings Beneath the Sea," Stoneman examines the physical attributes of fish and the ways their fins and tail have evolved for optimum movement and speed. And in "Ocean ...

From: Netflix on Wed, Jul 15 2009 3:04 PM

From the dawn of civilization, humans have created art using the most intimate of canvases — their own skin. This documentary traces the forms of physical-aesthetic manipulation that humans have practiced through the ages -- from prehistoric tattoos to post-modern piercings. The film exami...