The BEST episodes of HBO Documentary Film Series season 2004
Every episode of HBO Documentary Film Series season 2004, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of HBO Documentary Film Series season 2004!
HBO presents a full spectrum of non-fiction programming by leading documentary filmmakers. Taking viewers from the hidden corners of America to the shocking reality of global issues, these powerful, uncompromising and award-winning films never fail to leave an impact. Now, with HBO Podcast, listen to interviews with many of our award-winning filmmakers - and even some of their documentary subjects!
#1 - Atlantic City Hookers: It Ain't Easy Being a Ho
Season 2004 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2004
The glitz. The gambling. The girls. The game. One by one, they've made their way to "America's favorite playground," lured by the potential for easy money from high rollers for casual sex. But in the end, the hookers working the Atlantic City "track" wind up staying to support their habits or hang on to a fleeting dream. Produced and directed by Brent Owens (HBO's Hookers at the Point films), this documentary focuses on purveyors of the world's oldest profession in the neon-soaked gambling mecca, Atlantic City. Hidden cameras and microphones capture all the action of hookers as they proposition, bargain and turn tricks with a collection of new and familiar johns.
#2 - Death in Gaza
Season 2004 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/12/2004
The harrowing documentary that portrays the horror of the Israeli conflict and the resulting death of its director, James Miller.
#3 - Last Letters Home
Season 2004 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2004
This poignant tribute to the U.S. soldiers who have died in the war in Iraq features final missives read by the families of 10 victims.