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Exploring how Black actresses, a historically overlooked and under-valued group in Hollywood, have in recent years begun to ascend to the top echelons of entertainment and American culture. The special examines how Black actresses of Hollywood have become power brokers and the iconic moments and roles have paved the way for them today.
Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising

In 2016, a rising social media star named Eligio Bishop, also known as “NatureBoy,” used his platforms to recruit followers into a group he called Carbon Nation, encouraging them to abandon their families and join his vision of a self-proclaimed Black utopia. What began as an alternative lifestyle community quickly evolved into something far more sinister.
The Cult of NatureBoy

The one-hour special tells the story of the life of the beloved director, producer and actor and his wife, a photographer, producer and writer known for her work in documentary and political activism. The special provides a detailed look at the investigation into the killings and the impact Reiner had on television and film history, from his starring roles in "All in the Family" to directing hits such as "This Is Spinal Tap," "A Few Good Men" and "When Harry Met Sally."
The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy

Few American journalists have had a career as trailblazing and transformative as Barbara Walters, whose astonishing life and work are recounted in her own words in this raw, intimate, decades-spanning doc.
Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything

Featuring never before seen home videos and intimate interviews with "Baywatch" stars, this docu-series profiles the most-watched series on the planet and reveals the roller coaster ride of fame for its most iconic stars.
After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun

The story of Dorothy Stratten (1960-1980), the 1980 Playboy "Playmate of the Year", who was murdered by her estranged husband, just as her entertainment career was taking off.
The Death of a Playmate: The Dorothy Stratten Story 20/20

A look at the mysterious, final weeks of Gene Hackman's life and their aftermath. How did the Hollywood icon die, alongside his wife and dog, far from the eyes of the world, not to be discovered until many days later?
The Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special

Sean Combs was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Insiders take us through the legal saga and Comb's next steps.
Verdict: The Diddy Trial - ABC News Special

Exploring the life and achievements of Pope Francis, from his priesthood in Argentina to becoming the Papal head of the church in Rome.
Francis: The People's Pope

Investigating the secret life of the young man prosecutors allege gunned down United Healthcare's Brian Thompson.
Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder – A Special Edition of 20/20

A look inside the infamous Gambino mob family, featuring a new interview with one of the most notorious hit men in mafia history, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano.
Truth and Lies: The Last Gangster

The unbelievable story of the 1972 Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 carrying a rugby team traveling with friends and family to a match in Chile. Of the 45 passengers, only 16 ultimately survived after the plane crashed in a remote location in the snow-covered Andes Mountains.
Prisoners of the Snow

In this special edition of Primetime, ABC News' Diane Sawyer interviews filmmaker Mel Gibson about his highly controversial movie, ""The Passion of the Christ."" He responds to charges that the movie's portrayal of the Jewish role in the death of Christ will encourage anti-Semitism. He also elaborates on comments he's made about the Holocaust. In addition, Gibson tells why he felt it necessary to exhibit such a graphic depiction of Christ's crucifixion on film and discusses his decision to tell the story in Aramaic and Latin.
ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion

Twenty-five years after the 51-day standoff and deadly siege on David Koresh and the Branch Davidian compound, new details and survivor revelations come to light.
Truth and Lies: Waco

A chronicle of Williams' life as entertainers Margaret Cho, Howie Mandel, Barry Levinson, Pauly Shore, Lewis Black and others weigh in on the comic legend.
Superstar: Robin Williams

Knox discusses her decades-long battle to prove her innocence after being wrongfully convicted of her roommate’s 2007 murder. Premiering August 22 on ABC, it will be available for streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Knox also talks about her involvement as an executive producer in Hulu’s upcoming limited series inspired by her story, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, premiering August 20. The ABC primetime special also interviews the creator, executive producer and showrunner of the Hulu series K.J. Steinberg, executive producer Warren Littlefield and Grace Van Patten, who plays Amanda.