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TV reviews for educational, arts and dance & history

32 results
  • Review
    The '80s: The Decade That Made Us

    Fascinating, mature retelling of memorable era's legacy.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Men Who Built America

    Some violent images in well-done business tycoon miniseries.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Inocente

    Thought-provoking documentary shines a light on homelessness and immigration in the U.S. through the eyes of a teen girl.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    United Stats of America

    Edutaining show features history, numbers, mild innuendo.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

    Informative docu uncovers family history and ancestry.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Time Team America
    Fascinating science show that families can really dig into.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Animal Armageddon
    Fascinating, sometimes intense tour of Earth's history.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Earth: The Biography
    Docu offers stunning images, fascinating science.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions
    Fascinating look at space program's history.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Fearless Planet
    Impressive nature docu is fun and educational.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Stories from the Vaults

    Sifting through the Smithsonian's vaults, kids learn history, unusual facts, and the modern significance of old objects.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    John Ratzenberger's Made in America

    Fun factory field trips will entertain families.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Ultimate Factories
    Behind-the-scenes show is great for curious kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Discovery Atlas
    Stunning multimedia view of world's diversity.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Teen Kids News
    Teens report for teens in lively news show.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Franny's Feet

    Kids follow Franny in her world travels, learning about different cultures and diversity along the way.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Unsolved History

    Cracking the past's big mysteries with technology.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Assignment Discovery
    Teaching tool is more at home in school.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Unwrapped
    Get the skinny on classic snacks and goodies.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    History Detectives

    History's unsolved mysteries are investigated by a crack team whose passion for their subject teaches as it entertain
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Is It Real?
    How do legends stand up to science? Tweens+.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Antiques Roadshow

    PBS gem mixes appraisals, history, and suspense.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Timeblazers

    Quirky history lessons sure to entertain tweens.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Hands on Crafts for Kids

    Weak crafting show; buy a book instead.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Nick News with Linda Ellerbee

    Ellerbee reports serious world events then discusses pros and cons with kids, promoting lively discussions.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (TV, 2005)