Smithsonian Productions Movies

  • 1975
    The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond

    The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond

    The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond

    71975HD

    The curse of the legendary blue Hope Diamond on all its owners is dramatized from the gem's discovery in 17th Century India until its donation to the...

    The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
  • 1978
    Libra

    Libra

    Libra

    5.11978HD

    The year is 2003, and space colony Libra's development of solar power could solve an acute, worldwide energy crisis. Government opposition to the...

    Libra
  • 2000
    Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration

    Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration

    Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration

    02000HD

    A musical tribute to the piano's 300th anniversary celebrates the legacy, grandeur and showmanship of this instrument. Hosted by "Piano Man" Billy...

    Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration
  • 1997
    The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects

    The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects

    The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects

    01997HD

    A history of movie magic from 1895 to 1995, showing primitive effects used in such films as "A Trip to the Moon" up to the state of the art effects...

    The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects
  • 2007
    Unbelievable Flying Objects

    Unbelievable Flying Objects

    Unbelievable Flying Objects

    02007HD

    A hilarious countdown of the black sheep of aviation, aircraft that have embarrassed their builders, enraged the owners and terrified their pilots....

    Unbelievable Flying Objects
  • 1970
    Native Peoples of North America

    Native Peoples of North America

    Native Peoples of North America

    01970HD

    The Great Courses has partnered with Smithsonian to bring you a series that reveals new perspectives on the historical and contemporary experiences...

    Native Peoples of North America