Friday, April 19th TV listings for HBO West HD
Simulant (2023)
A humanoid A.I.'s attempt at winning a grieving widow's heart puts it in the path of a government agent trying to stop the rise of machine consciousness.
Therapy Dogs (2022)
Two friends set out to make the ultimate senior video during their last year of high school, blending real-life footage with scripted content.
The Truth About Killer Robots (2018)
Filmmaker Maxim Pozdorovkin explores the many ways in which artificial intelligence is taking over people's lives and making them increasingly obsolete.
Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music (2023)
Performance artist Taylor Mac and 24 musicians reframe American history during a 24-hour concert that features popular songs from 1776 to 2016.
Sometimes in April (2005)
A Hutu soldier (Idris Elba) tries to get his family to safety during the Rwandan genocide, while years later his brother stands trial for his actions.
Gem & Shaz (2023)
Two Asian Canadian teenage girls are given one hour at the school dance by their strict immigrant parents and are determined to make the most of it.
Polaris (2022)
In the frozen world of post-apocalyptic 2144, a young warrior raised by a polar bear must fight to survive after she escapes captivity from brutal hunters.
The Truth About Killer Robots (2018)
Filmmaker Maxim Pozdorovkin explores the many ways in which artificial intelligence is taking over people's lives and making them increasingly obsolete.
Stolen Daughters: Kidnapped by Boko Haram
In 2014, the violent Islamic insurgent movement known as Boko Haram kidnaps 276 schoolgirls from a school in Chibok, Nigeria, and hides them in the vast Sambisa forest for three years.
Polaris (2022)
In the frozen world of post-apocalyptic 2144, a young warrior raised by a polar bear must fight to survive after she escapes captivity from brutal hunters.
The story of the "Eighth Wonder of the World" Andre the Giant; the tale of a man whose legend is larger than life; exploring Andre's upbringing in France, his legendary WWE career and his forays into the entertainment world.
Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music (2023)
Performance artist Taylor Mac and 24 musicians reframe American history during a 24-hour concert that features popular songs from 1776 to 2016.
Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth
Nikki Glaser takes on a range of topics in her brutally honest yet conversational style, including dishing about sex, outlining the do's and don'ts of dating, how to trick someone into marriage and oversharing about her not-so-private parts.
Acerbic comic Bill Maher welcomes a panel of guests from diverse parts of the political spectrum for a lively discussion of current events, as well as offering his own perspective on contemporary issues.
Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show Road Trip New
Jerrod makes an awkward but heartfelt attempt to make amends with his father by fitting all of the tough talks into a single four-day road trip.
A Black Lady Sketch Show If I'm Paying These Chili's Prices, You Cannot Taste My Steak!
A freshman navigates her first cafeteria lunch; a motivational speaker rouses a crowd; a woman tries a promising new hair salon.
Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me
A witty and raw rumination on life's challenges as well as society at large, ultimately urging people to have empathy for others in spite of differences.
Acerbic comic Bill Maher welcomes a panel of guests from diverse parts of the political spectrum for a lively discussion of current events, as well as offering his own perspective on contemporary issues.
Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show Road Trip
Jerrod makes an awkward but heartfelt attempt to make amends with his father by fitting all of the tough talks into a single four-day road trip.
A Black Lady Sketch Show Way to Ruin the Party, Soya!
A woman on a date gets tough questions; a bunch of friends split the bill; a couple endures a family reunion.
Stay the Night (2022)
Grace feels like an outcast at a time when dating apps and casual hook-ups are the new norm. However, when she meets professional athlete Carter Stone, she starts to wonder if he's the perfect solution to her problem.