The Informant Files - Tekashi 6ix9ine
In this episode of The Informant Files, we examine the cooperation rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine provided to federal prosecutors in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods case. From his rise in music to his appearance on the witness stand, we explore the case that made his name synonymous with snitching—and the role his cooperation played in his sentencing. Another 3MinuteTV original. Watch more episodes of The Informant Files at 3MinuteTV.com.
The Informant Files - The Preacher Story
Preacher Heatley talked to federal prosecutors. When the deal he wanted didn’t come, he took the fight to court. The Informant Files follows the paperwork behind his attempt to make the government honor what he believed it owed him. A 3MinuteTV original.
The Informant Files: Rayful Edmond
Rayful Edmond was sentenced to life for running a major D.C. cocaine operation. Then investigators discovered he was still arranging drug deals from prison. The Informant Files follows the case, his decades of cooperation, and the fight to reduce his sentence. A 3MinuteTV original.
Afraid
Walking alone at night, a woman begins to sense that she may not be alone. What starts as an ordinary walk from work to her car quickly becomes a tense encounter with fear and uncertainty. Afraid is a suspenseful three-minute short film starring Ashley Mellinger. A Make Original Film Starring: Ashley Mellinger Written and Directed by: Lisbet Byler and Grace Wagner Produced by: Lisbet Byler and Grace Wagner Copyright © 2019 Now showing on 3MinuteTV.com.
Paul George Knew About Kawhi Leonard's Dirty Deeds
Paul George’s departure from the Los Angeles Clippers looks different after the Kawhi Leonard scandal. We revisit George’s exit, the contract negotiations, his move to Philadelphia, and the timeline surrounding the controversy that would later rock the Clippers.
The World of Bears - The Grizzly
Powerful, intelligent, and built for survival. 🐻 Journey into the wilderness and discover the world of the grizzly bear—from catching salmon in rushing rivers to mothers teaching their cubs how to survive. 3minuteTV Presents: The World of Bears — The Grizzly Bear
The World of Bears - The Polar Bear
The polar bear may look beautiful, but beneath that white coat is one of the Arctic’s most powerful predators. In Episode 1 of The World of Bears, we explore the incredible size and strength of the polar bear, why it has little fear of humans, what it eats, how it hunts, and how it survives in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Beautiful, powerful, and potentially deadly—welcome to The World of Bears.
The Story of Amistad
In 1839, a group of kidnapped Africans aboard the Amistad fought back and took control of the ship—but their fight for freedom was far from over. Captured off the coast of the United States, they were thrown into an American legal battle that would reach all the way to the Supreme Court. With former President John Quincy Adams helping argue their case, the question before the nation became clear: Were these men property—or were they free human beings who had been illegally kidnapped? In 1841, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor, clearing the way for the survivors to return to Africa. This is the incredible true story of rebellion, survival, and a fight for freedom that became one of the most important legal battles in American history.
The Man Who Destroyed Black Wall Street
In 1921, Tulsa’s Greenwood District—one of the most prosperous Black communities in America—was attacked and burned by a white mob. But the destruction of Black Wall Street wasn’t simply the work of an angry crowd. Local authorities, racial hatred, inflammatory newspaper coverage, and the failure to protect Greenwood all played a role in one of the darkest acts of racial violence in American history.
Blacks Are 3/5 of a Man
The U.S. Constitution once counted enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation. But what did the Three-Fifths Compromise actually mean, and why was it created? This is the history behind one of the most controversial compromises in the Constitution.
The Last Slave Ship
Cudjo Lewis was one of the Africans brought to Alabama aboard the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to bring captive Africans into the United States. His African name was Kossola (Kazoola). He was born in what is now Benin, West Africa, around 1841. In 1860, when he was about 19, he was captured, sold into slavery, and transported across the Atlantic aboard the Clotilda. After slavery ended in 1865, Cudjo and other Clotilda survivors wanted to return to Africa. They couldn't afford the journey, so they eventually acquired land near Mobile, Alabama and helped establish Africatown, a community where they tried to preserve their African traditions and language.
Double Crossed
When it comes to the streets, no one is to be trusted—not even your childhood friend. Double Crossed follows a hardworking man who has always stayed away from the street life. But when a childhood friend offers him $5,000 to make what seems like a simple delivery, loyalty gets the best of him. Sometimes the worst betrayal comes from the person you never thought you had to question.
Secrets of Beardsley Park
There’s a park in Bridgeport, Connecticut, that has a secret no one knew about—until now. The animals of Beardsley Park have been hiding something from humans for generations: they can talk. But when their home is threatened, they must break their oldest rule and trust one young girl with the truth.
Formerly Enslaved Students Sang for Queen Victoria to Save Their School
In the years following slavery, Fisk University in Nashville became a place where newly freed Black Americans could pursue an education. But by 1871, the young university was struggling financially and its future was uncertain. A group of Fisk students known as the Fisk Jubilee Singers set out on a remarkable fundraising tour to help keep their school alive. Several members had been born into slavery, and now they traveled across the country performing spirituals rooted in the Black American experience. Despite facing racism, discrimination, and financial hardship along the way, the singers gained national attention and eventually took their music overseas. Their journey brought them before some of the most powerful people of the era, including Queen Victoria. Their performances helped raise desperately needed money for Fisk University and contributed to the construction of Jubilee Hall. It is the remarkable story of young Black students who used their voices not only to make history, but to help secure the future of their school.
Dorothy Dandridge: Career Ruined Early
Dorothy Dandridge shattered barriers as the first Black woman nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. But after reaching Hollywood's highest levels with Carmen Jones, racism, limited roles, damaging career decisions, and personal struggles caused her promising career to unravel far too soon.
Beyond 3 Minutes
Some stories deserve more than three minutes. Beyond 3 Minutes is where you'll find our expanded collection of movies, series, animated features, comedy, drama, crime, sports, music, and exclusive originals that run longer than the standard 3MinuteTV format. Whether you're in the mood for action, suspense, laughs, or inspiring stories, this section delivers extended entertainment for every type of viewer.
The Life and Times of Zinger Sole
Singer, songwriter, and producer Zinger Sole is determined to make it to the top, but the journey is anything but easy. After tensions boil over during a heated confrontation with her producer, Zinger begins to question whether she's on the right path. Just when frustration threatens to take over, she meets someone whose advice and life experience challenge the way she views success, music, and her future. Will this chance meeting change the course of her career, or is it just another obstacle on the road to stardom?
22 Months of Fear
In 1979, Atlanta became the center of one of the most disturbing criminal investigations in American history. As children began disappearing and turning up dead, fear spread rapidly through neighborhoods that had once felt safe. Families kept their children indoors, police faced mounting pressure, and rumors filled the streets as investigators struggled to understand who—or what—was behind the killings. Part One takes viewers back to the beginning of the Atlanta Child Murders, examining the first victims, the growing panic throughout the city, and the early investigation that would eventually become one of the most controversial cases in American history. This is where the story begins—before an arrest was made, before the headlines, when an entire city was living in fear.
Last Verdict
The Last Verdict is a crime thriller that follows a secret vigilante organization determined to punish criminals who slip through the cracks of the justice system. Every mission brings them closer to becoming the very thing they're fighting against. As the FBI launches an intense investigation, alliances begin to crumble, informants emerge, and explosive secrets threaten to destroy the organization from within. Packed with suspense, action, and unexpected twists, The Last Verdict asks one question: When the law fails... who delivers the last verdict?
