Documentary TV Shows, a list by Maxtron TV

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This docuseries aims to provide a complete picture of the most famous 160 minutes in maritime history, telling the astonishing story of the sinking of the Titanic in real time. From the crucial seconds just before the ship hits the iceberg, to the moment the hull sinks beneath the waves, this boxset series pieces together the events, minute by minute, to reveal exactly what happened to the 2240 passengers and crew on 14 and 15 April, 1912.

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8.2

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93

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From first steps to first hunts, follow six rare baby animals as they learn survival skills and bring hope for the future of their species in the wild.

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6.6

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3.3

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A deadly beef wellington at a family lunch in Gippsland, Australia killed three and critically injured one. Erin Patterson, a suburban mom, was later convicted for the incident.

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8.7

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80

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87

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4.3

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86

age 11+

A behind-the-scenes docuseries event chronicling the development, impact, and inner workings that created the phenomenon that was Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, as well as providing an intimate look at Taylor's life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. The series also spotlights performers, family members, and friends — including Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch — offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon.

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7.4

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73

/736/

70

/52/

3.6

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90

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67

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age 16+

A revealing look at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' journey from music mogul to high-profile sexual offender, featuring footage and insider accounts that expose both his groundbreaking success with Bad Boy Entertainment and the troubling shadows behind his empire.

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8.6

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68

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4.3

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age 13+

The American Revolution was at once a war for independence, a war of conquest, a civil war, and a world war, fought by neighbors on American farms and between global powers an ocean or more away. It impacted millions from Vermont’s Green Mountains to the swamps of South Carolina, from Indian Country to the Iberian Peninsula. In defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the American Revolution turned the world upside-down. Thirteen colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures. The American Revolution will present the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through.

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7.5

/88/

68

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45

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For the first time ever, experts identify Hitler’s DNA. What do his genes reveal about Hitler's heritage and origins, his neurology and drives?

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7.2

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10

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Heather Gay explores the secrets and sins behind the Mormon church, fracturing the church's seemingly perfect veneer to expose the secrets that have been kept behind closed doors. Heather has impactful conversations with abuse survivors, ex-Mormons and former LDS church leaders.

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7.1

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65

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90

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3.5

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Follow Caroline's mother, Christine, as she investigates the truth about her daughter's final months - uncovering new shocking details, asking difficult questions, and exposing the misrepresentations, pressures, and failures from institutions and decision makers that shaped Caroline's final days.

78

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8.9

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79

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68

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Filmed across five years in a single spectacular location, the lives and fates of our four families - leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and lions - are inextricably linked as they strive for a foothold in a remote and fertile river valley in Zambia.

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7.1

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48

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How did a small island once rule over a quarter of the world's population? This shared history still shapes us today - and billions of people are part of its story.

71

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7.4

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67

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3.6

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This two-part documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar-winning box office phenomenon "Avatar: The Way of Water" and features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and interviews with cast and filmmakers.

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7.5

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53

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3.5

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age 13+

From the pinnacle of athletic success to the depths of scandal, Alex Rodriguez saw his prolific baseball career marred by a high-profile suspension for performance-enhancing drug use. Told through a series of intimate interviews with Rodriguez, explore the dualities of one of the most polarizing figures in sports.

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6.9

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Follow a modern romance that spiraled into a dangerous game of deception. When Amber starts dating Brandon after meeting him online, he seems like the perfect boyfriend. But when she connects with his ex-wife, Athena, everything is turned upside-down as they learn the truth together: Brandon is a manipulative liar with dark secrets.

79

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8.0

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85

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73

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The human story of space exploration using unique, unexpected archive, present-day footage and first-hand testimony from around the world. This series will connect the past with the present and examine what the consequences are for the future of humankind as we once again head into space.

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65

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age 14+

Philadelphia is the City of Brotherly Love, but in the '90s, it was a bloodbath. Two warring mob factions battle for control in this true-crime series.

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7.4

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75

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30

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3.5

/327/

age 15+

An unprecedented look at the NBA legend's story. This unflinching docu-series uses never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews to reveal his remarkable rise from a poverty-stricken upbringing to cultural icon. It chronicles his sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering loyalty to family and community, showing how he redefined the game and empowered future generations.

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6.7

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From Midwest dreamer to Hollywood fraudster, Zach Horwitz constructs an elaborate over $650 million Hollywood scam to finance his obsessive quest for stardom. His former inner circle recount how Zach preyed on their trust while living extravagantly, but when investors stop receiving payments, the facade crumbles, exposing the depths of his deception.

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8.5

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RogerEbert

3.5

age 15+

Explore the many lives of Martin Scorsese through intimate interviews with the man himself, access to his private archives, plus conversations with Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Daniel Day-Lewis, Steven Spielberg, and more.

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7.5

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60

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age 13+

Experience thrilling highs and crushing lows as the world's best chefs pursue the ultimate accolade: a Michelin Star. These anonymous inspectors have never let anyone in on their mysterious ways, until now.

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7.2

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55

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The six-episode series shows the authentic Tony behind the neurotic characters he plays — a passionate food lover who makes bread and breaks bread with local bakers, top chefs, home cooks and everyone in between.

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3.7

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The beloved and, to be fair, revered broadcaster returns to Britain after a year in Saudi Arabia to ask some important questions.

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6.8

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80

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age 10+

Chilling tales of survival unfurl in this documentary series that captures the drama, danger and dark beauty of nature from the perspective of its prey.

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6.9

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The unbelievable true tale of convicted drug trafficker Owen Hanson's rise from USC college football champion to smuggling for the world's most dangerous cartel.

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Explore the epic struggles and the cultural impacts made by Heavy Metal's most compelling artists. Their intensely personal stories about finding success offer an intoxicating combo of volume and distortion delivered via pulsating tales of murder, addiction, rebellion and redemption.

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age 14+

Matchroom is home to the biggest names in sport - from snooker to darts to fishing to boxing - and is the epicentre of some of the most lucrative deals and sporting events globally. With unprecedented access to Barry Hearn, his son Eddie and the whole Matchroom team at the Essex based HQ, this documentary series will dive into the drama of the family empire that has become synonymous with British sporting culture.

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7.5

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71

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Follow a class of Navy and Marine Corps student pilots as they enter the final and most unforgiving phase of elite strike fighter training. It's six months of high-stakes aerial training, brutal physical demands, and emotional reckoning - where only the top performers earn the chance to fly the most coveted aircrafts.

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8.2

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57

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Death Row Confidential: Secrets of a Serial Killer examines the gripping story of convicted killer Joseph Naso, and how a fellow inmate came to connect him to many more cold cases.

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3.6

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RogerEbert

2.5

age 16+

Actor Charlie Sheen tells his story in this candid two-part documentary tracing his dazzling Hollywood rise, tabloid-topping fall and road to recovery.

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8.2

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74

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Modern-day building codes and materials challenge mother and daughter team, Sarah and Debbie Dykstra, as they take on the challenge of constructing a house from the last set of drawings completed by Frank Lloyd Wright before his death in 1959.

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Mom vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt preach discipline — and yet behind closed doors, their teachings fuel a cult-like system of control, isolation and abuse. When a child escapes, the truth unravels and echoes beyond prison walls.

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3.8

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age 15+

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors reflect on the disastrous storm that forever changed their lives and the systemic inequities it exposed.

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3.5

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Chained in a soundproof box by the man who stalked her for over a decade, Samantha must rely on her mind to survive. As she escapes, she faces a brutal choice: put Christopher behind bars on lesser charges or risk everything in pursuit of justice.

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8.2

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4.0

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100

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70

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RogerEbert

3.0

Team owner Jerry Jones' journey transforming the Cowboys. Leading players/coaches to 3 NFL titles in '90s, becoming innovative sports leader with world's most valuable franchise.

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8.1

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/11/

78

/4/

In 2024, the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs aimed to make history by becoming the first NFL team to win three straight Super Bowls. "The Kingdom" – a new six-part ESPN Original Series – chronicles the Chiefs’ dramatic pursuit of a three-peat, the legacy of the franchise, and the unforgettable characters who built its modern-day football dynasty.

74

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6.9

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80

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Traces John F. Kennedy Jr.’s early years marked by his father’s assassination, through his decision to create George, a new kind of political magazine, and the love story he shared with Carolyn Bessette.

70

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6.7

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72

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72

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In 1984, Ted Bundy offers to help catch the Green River Killer--launching a chilling game of cat and mouse with detective Robert Keppel. Featuring never-before-heard tapes, this is a gripping descent into one of history's darkest minds.

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age 13+

Basketball legend Diana Taurasi shares the inside story of her life and career - with no stone left unturned.

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6.5

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60

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77

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3.2

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In the bucolic town of Delphi, Indiana, 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German set out for a walk on a warm February afternoon in 2017 - and never came home. Their bodies were discovered the next day in a wooded area not far from the trail, setting off a five-year-long search that gripped the nation and haunted this close-knit community.

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7.0

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52

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53

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Through intimate interviews, expert analysis, and rare footage, the series paints a vivid portrait of the motive, method, and aftermath of each crime - from thrill killings to deadly vows.

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7.1

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82

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Follow college football's most elite players and coaches in this unfiltered documentary series that goes behind the scenes of a dramatic SEC season.

77

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8.1

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80

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71

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A journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.

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8.1

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90

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There are 50,000 bodies lying unnamed and unmourned across America with no way of identifying them, until now. This powerful new series follows the DNA Doe Project - a leading organization in genetic investigation and identification - as they partner with law enforcement agencies to solve the coldest of cases, name these unidentified bodies, and bring resolution to families across the country.

74

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6.5

/843/

67

/19/

90

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age 14+

A gritty docuseries following Birmingham City Football Club through the 2024/25 season after its purchase by NFL icon Tom Brady and billionaire Tom Wagner. With unfiltered access to Brady, Wagner, the team and fans, this is a character-led series rooted in the city’s unique culture and driven by the stories of those who are deeply invested in bringing success to one of England’s toughest clubs.

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7.1

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67

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3.5

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Four close friends' seemingly perfect lives unravel after one vanishes on a hunting trip. Nearly 20 years later, the truth emerges with devastating consequences.

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6.7

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3.2

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100

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age 15+

Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.

76

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8.0

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/24/

3.7

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67

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82

From Monday Night RAW to WrestleMania, this series goes backstage with WWE Superstars and staff as they bring the company's biggest spectacles to life.

77

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7.8

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74

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