The New York Times Presents (Season 2)

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A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.

  • Poster for Elon Musk's Crash Course

    Elon Musk's Crash Course (Episode 1) 1.0

    Air date: 2022-05-20

    Runtime: 75 min

    Overview: Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has claimed since 2015 that, for Tesla, technology for self-driving cars is a "solved problem," and made outlandish claims about Autopilot capabilities. But a New York Times investigation reveals the quixotic nature of Musk's pursuit of self-driving technology, and the tragic results.

  • Poster for Superspreader

    Superspreader (Episode 2) 4.5

    Air date: 2022-08-19

    Runtime: 49 min

    Overview: Are you hesitant to get a Covid vaccine? This doctor opposes them. If you agree, he has some pet supplies he wants to sell you. Meet Dr. Mercola, perhaps the most influential spreader of Covid vaccine misinformation online.

  • Poster for Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano (1)

    Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano (1) (Episode 3) 4.0

    Air date: 2023-03-10

    Runtime: 56 min

    Overview: Part 1 of this two-part series on Hollywood’s dirtiest P.I. uses never-before-heard recordings to reveal the extraordinary methods Anthony Pellicano employed to hide the sins of celebrities and their lawyers when they thought no one was looking.

  • Poster for Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano (2)

    Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano (2) (Episode 4) 4.5

    Air date: 2023-03-10

    Runtime: 65 min

    Overview: In Part 2 of this two-part series on Hollywood’s dirtiest P.I. Anthony Pellicano is out of prison – and he’s talking. Previously unseen evidence raises questions about why so few Hollywood stars faced consequences when Pellicano was exposed.

  • Poster for The Legacy of J Dilla

    The Legacy of J Dilla (Episode 5) 3.0

    Air date: 2023-04-07

    Runtime: 71 min

    Overview: In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn’t his accolades come sooner?

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