Kirk Documentary Group
Overview
| Works: | 111 works in 312 publications in 1 language and 19,860 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Documentary television programs Nonfiction television programs History Documentary films Television news programs Biographies Nonfiction films Television programs Biographical television programs Educational films |
| Roles: | Producer |
| Classifications: | DS79.76, 973.931 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Kirk Documentary Group
Money, power and Wall Street(
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5 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a special 4-hour investigation, Frontline tells the inside story of the struggles to rescue and repair a shattered economy, exploring key decisions, missed opportunities, and the unprecedented and uneasy partnership between government leaders and titans of finance that affects the fortunes of millions of people around the world
5 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a special 4-hour investigation, Frontline tells the inside story of the struggles to rescue and repair a shattered economy, exploring key decisions, missed opportunities, and the unprecedented and uneasy partnership between government leaders and titans of finance that affects the fortunes of millions of people around the world
Inside the meltdown by Artist Not Provided(
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12 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 772 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Frontline investigates the causes of the worst economic crisis in 70 years and how the government responded. [The film] chronicles the inside stories of the Bear Stearns deal, the Lehman Brothers' collapse, the propping up of insurance giant AIG and the $700 billion bailout. The film examines what Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke didn't see, couldn't stop and haven't been able to fix"--Container
12 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 772 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Frontline investigates the causes of the worst economic crisis in 70 years and how the government responded. [The film] chronicles the inside stories of the Bear Stearns deal, the Lehman Brothers' collapse, the propping up of insurance giant AIG and the $700 billion bailout. The film examines what Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke didn't see, couldn't stop and haven't been able to fix"--Container
Frontline(
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2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 760 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frontline investigates the secret history of the unprecedented surveillance program that began in the wake of September 11th and continues today. As big technology companies encouraged users to share more and more information about their lives, they created a trove of data that could be useful not simply to advertisers, but also to the government. The revelations of NSA contractor Edward Snowden would push Silicon Valley into the center of a debate over privacy and government surveillance
2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 760 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frontline investigates the secret history of the unprecedented surveillance program that began in the wake of September 11th and continues today. As big technology companies encouraged users to share more and more information about their lives, they created a trove of data that could be useful not simply to advertisers, but also to the government. The revelations of NSA contractor Edward Snowden would push Silicon Valley into the center of a debate over privacy and government surveillance
Bush's war(
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2 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A two-part special series that tells the epic story of how the Iraq War began and how it has been fought, both on the ground and deep inside the government"--Http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/bushswar
2 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A two-part special series that tells the epic story of how the Iraq War began and how it has been fought, both on the ground and deep inside the government"--Http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/bushswar
Misunderstood minds(
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3 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look at current research into learning styles & techniques, especially in relation to elementary school children with learning disabilities
3 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look at current research into learning styles & techniques, especially in relation to elementary school children with learning disabilities
President Trump(
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7 editions published in 2017 in English and held by 698 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"How did Donald Trump transform himself from real estate developer to entertainer to president? In this one-hour investigative biography, filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team go behind the headlines to examine the key moments that shaped America's 45th president--from his childhood to his tumultuous career in the public eye"--Container
7 editions published in 2017 in English and held by 698 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"How did Donald Trump transform himself from real estate developer to entertainer to president? In this one-hour investigative biography, filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team go behind the headlines to examine the key moments that shaped America's 45th president--from his childhood to his tumultuous career in the public eye"--Container
League of denial : the NFL's concussion crisis(
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4 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the realities of brain injuries sustained on the field by football players and the National Football League's attempts to cover the issue up
4 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the realities of brain injuries sustained on the field by football players and the National Football League's attempts to cover the issue up
Gunned down : the power of the NRA(
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4 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frontline investigates how the NRA uses its unrivaled political power to stop gun regulation in America
4 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frontline investigates how the NRA uses its unrivaled political power to stop gun regulation in America
Frontline(
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the derivative securities market during the 1990s and explores early warnings of the financial crisis of 2008. Uncovers an intense battle between high-ranking members of the Clinton administration versus Elizabeth Brooksley Born who tried to sound the alarm about the need to regulate the emerging, highly complex, and lucrative derivatives markets. Examines Alan Greenspan's economic policies
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the derivative securities market during the 1990s and explores early warnings of the financial crisis of 2008. Uncovers an intense battle between high-ranking members of the Clinton administration versus Elizabeth Brooksley Born who tried to sound the alarm about the need to regulate the emerging, highly complex, and lucrative derivatives markets. Examines Alan Greenspan's economic policies
Losing Iraq(
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2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With Islamic extremists gaining ground in Iraq, and the Obama administration being pulled back into the conflict, this is a timely and late-breaking report on the crisis in Iraq
2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With Islamic extremists gaining ground in Iraq, and the Obama administration being pulled back into the conflict, this is a timely and late-breaking report on the crisis in Iraq
Divided states of America(
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5 editions published in 2017 in English and held by 507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Part one of an investigation into the deep political divisions and bitter polarization that grew during the Obama presidency. The film examines how President Obama's promise of change and unity collided with racial and political realities. Part two of an investigation into the deep divisions and bitter polarization that grew during the Obama presidency. The film examines racial tensions in America, the war for control of the GOP, and the growing dysfunction in Washington
5 editions published in 2017 in English and held by 507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Part one of an investigation into the deep political divisions and bitter polarization that grew during the Obama presidency. The film examines how President Obama's promise of change and unity collided with racial and political realities. Part two of an investigation into the deep divisions and bitter polarization that grew during the Obama presidency. The film examines racial tensions in America, the war for control of the GOP, and the growing dysfunction in Washington
The secret history of ISIS(
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6 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chronicles the emergence of the terrorist organization ISIS, in part a result of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and subsequent miscalculations by two U.S. presidents. Feautures commentary by key policymakers and counterterrorism experts
6 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chronicles the emergence of the terrorist organization ISIS, in part a result of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and subsequent miscalculations by two U.S. presidents. Feautures commentary by key policymakers and counterterrorism experts
McCain(
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3 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 470 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Senator John McCain's life is presented, including his complicated relationship with President Donald Trump, his experience as a POW in Vietnam, his run for the presidency in 2000 and 2008, and his decision to vote against the Republican health care bill that was to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
3 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 470 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Senator John McCain's life is presented, including his complicated relationship with President Donald Trump, his experience as a POW in Vietnam, his run for the presidency in 2000 and 2008, and his decision to vote against the Republican health care bill that was to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
The dark side by
Festival du film indépendant européen(
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7 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 467 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Amid revelations about faulty prewar intelligence and a scandal surrounding the indictment of the vice president's chief of staff and presidential adviser, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Frontline goes behind the headlines to investigate the internal war that was waged between the intelligence community and Richard Bruce Cheney, the most powerful vice president in the nation's history. In "The Dark Side," Frontline tells the story of the vice president's role as the chief architect of the war on terror, and his battle with Director of Central Intelligence George Tenet for control of the "dark side." Drawing on more than 40 interviews and thousands of documents, the film provides a step-by-step examination of what happened inside the councils of war
7 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 467 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Amid revelations about faulty prewar intelligence and a scandal surrounding the indictment of the vice president's chief of staff and presidential adviser, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Frontline goes behind the headlines to investigate the internal war that was waged between the intelligence community and Richard Bruce Cheney, the most powerful vice president in the nation's history. In "The Dark Side," Frontline tells the story of the vice president's role as the chief architect of the war on terror, and his battle with Director of Central Intelligence George Tenet for control of the "dark side." Drawing on more than 40 interviews and thousands of documents, the film provides a step-by-step examination of what happened inside the councils of war
Breaking the bank(
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4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frontline goes behind the scenes to tell the inside story of how things went so wrong so fast, and to document efforts to stabilize the banking industry after its collapse in 2007
4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frontline goes behind the scenes to tell the inside story of how things went so wrong so fast, and to document efforts to stabilize the banking industry after its collapse in 2007
Dreams of Obama(
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4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 429 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As Barack Obama assumes the presidency on January 20th, 2009, FRONTLINE tells the story of how a little known state senator rose from obscurity to the White House in just over four years. Dreams of Obama draws on interviews with those closest to Obama to provide insight into how he might lead the country. A personal and political biography, the film examines the key moments that shaped Obama, and asks what his election says about America
4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 429 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As Barack Obama assumes the presidency on January 20th, 2009, FRONTLINE tells the story of how a little known state senator rose from obscurity to the White House in just over four years. Dreams of Obama draws on interviews with those closest to Obama to provide insight into how he might lead the country. A personal and political biography, the film examines the key moments that shaped Obama, and asks what his election says about America
Secrets, politics, and torture(
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5 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The dramatic story of the fight over the CIA's controversial interrogation methods, widely criticized as torture. Based on recently declassified documents and interviews with key political leaders and CIA insiders, the film investigates what the CIA did and whether it worked
5 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The dramatic story of the fight over the CIA's controversial interrogation methods, widely criticized as torture. Based on recently declassified documents and interviews with key political leaders and CIA insiders, the film investigates what the CIA did and whether it worked
The torture question(
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7 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The program traces how decisions made in Washington, D.C. in the immediate aftermath of September 11th led to a robust interrogation policy that laid the groundwork for prisoner abuse in Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay, and Iraq. The program provides the context for understanding how the rules were confused, how lines of authority were blurred, and what happens when the authorization of "coercive interrogation" makes it way into the battle zone. The program focuses on the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq as a case study in prisoner abuse
7 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The program traces how decisions made in Washington, D.C. in the immediate aftermath of September 11th led to a robust interrogation policy that laid the groundwork for prisoner abuse in Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay, and Iraq. The program provides the context for understanding how the rules were confused, how lines of authority were blurred, and what happens when the authorization of "coercive interrogation" makes it way into the battle zone. The program focuses on the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq as a case study in prisoner abuse
Putin's revenge(
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2 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 399 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An investigation of how the U.S. struggled to confront Vladimir Putin over Russian involvement in the 2016 election, how revenge may have motivated Putin to target American democracy, and the U.S. responses under Presidents Obama and Trump
2 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 399 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An investigation of how the U.S. struggled to confront Vladimir Putin over Russian involvement in the 2016 election, how revenge may have motivated Putin to target American democracy, and the U.S. responses under Presidents Obama and Trump
Caring for your parents(
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 343 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary focuses attention on the United States' aging population and the many adult children who are undertaking the primary care for their aging parents, underscoring today's struggle to keep parents at home, tensions between siblings and social, cultural and economic issues. Immediately followed by a 30-minute panel discussion with medical correspondent Dr. Art Ulene which offers constructive advice and guidance on how to start the caregiving conversation
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 343 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary focuses attention on the United States' aging population and the many adult children who are undertaking the primary care for their aging parents, underscoring today's struggle to keep parents at home, tensions between siblings and social, cultural and economic issues. Immediately followed by a 30-minute panel discussion with medical correspondent Dr. Art Ulene which offers constructive advice and guidance on how to start the caregiving conversation
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Related Identities
- Kirk, Michael Originator Author of screenplay Director Producer Narrator
- Gilmore, Jim Correspondent Producer Reporter Narrator
- Lyman, Will 1948- Narrator
- Wiser, Mike Producer Author of screenplay
- WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
- WGBH Educational Foundation
- PBS Distribution (Firm)
- McCoy, Ben Cinematographer
- Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) Distributor Producer
- Schonder, Gabrielle
Associated Subjects
Bank failures Bank investments Banks and banking Banks and banking--Government policy Bear, Stearns & Co Brain--Concussion Brain damage--Patients Brain--Wounds and injuries Bush, George W.--(George Walker), Data mining in law enforcement Defense information, Classified Diplomatic relations Economic history Economics Electronic surveillance Espionage Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Federal National Mortgage Association Federal Reserve banks Finance Financial crises Football injuries Football--Moral and ethical aspects Foreclosure Government information--Access control Housing--Finance Iraq Leaks (Disclosure of information) Legislators Lehman Brothers (1993-2008) Mortgage loans Mortgages National Football League National security Obama, Barack Official secrets Politics and government Politics and war Presidential candidates Presidents Prisoners of war Securities industry Snowden, Edward J., Sports medicine Stock exchanges Subprime mortgage loans Terrorism--Prevention--Government policy Trump, Donald, United States United States.--Central Intelligence Agency
