Thursday, April 18th TV listings for HBO West
Decision to Leave (2022)
A detective investigates the unnatural death of a man in the mountains and begins to develop feelings for the murder suspect, the man's mysterious wife.
The Sympathizer Death Wish
Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.
When We Were Bullies (2021)
A coincidence leads filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt to track down his fifth-grade class and fifth-grade teacher to examine their memory of and complicity in a bullying incident 50 years ago.
The exploitative world of high revenue college sports is unveiled through the stories of four young men at different stages of their athletic careers, as well as a coach-turned-advocate and a whistleblowing shoe rep who exposes the money trail.
752 Is Not a Number (2022)
Toronto dentist Hamed Esmaeilion is determined to uncover the truth behind the crash of Ukrainian Flight PS752 shortly after takeoff from Tehran on January 8, 2020, killing all 176 on board, including Hamed's wife and nine-year-old daughter.
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.
Undercover Grandpa (2016)
A shy young man turns to his grandfather and his grandfather's old war buddies to help him rescue the woman of his dreams from kidnappers.
Stockton on My Mind (2020)
Michael Tubbs works tirelessly to effect change after he becomes the first African American mayor of Stockton, Calif.
In the Shadow of the Towers: Stuyvesant High on 9/11
Former students from Stuyvesant High School, located near the original World Trade Center in New York City, recall how the harrowing events of Sept. 11 shaped their lives.
752 Is Not a Number (2022)
Toronto dentist Hamed Esmaeilion is determined to uncover the truth behind the crash of Ukrainian Flight PS752 shortly after takeoff from Tehran on January 8, 2020, killing all 176 on board, including Hamed's wife and nine-year-old daughter.
The exploitative world of high revenue college sports is unveiled through the stories of four young men at different stages of their athletic careers, as well as a coach-turned-advocate and a whistleblowing shoe rep who exposes the money trail.
Undercover Grandpa (2016)
A shy young man turns to his grandfather and his grandfather's old war buddies to help him rescue the woman of his dreams from kidnappers.
Icahn: The Restless Billionaire
In his own words and with commentary from family members, journalists and fellow titans of industry, the roots of Icahn are explored as well as his business acumen and his obsessive drive to stay atop America's corporate hierarchy.
Bookie The Super Bowl: God's Gift to Bookies
The biggest night in sports leads to an even bigger payout, causing Danny and Ray to scramble for a safe place to stash their windfall, but Hector accidentally puts the gang's entire operation at risk.
Bookie A Square Job in a Round Hole
In the wake of a violent showdown, Sandy gives Danny an ultimatum: get legit or lose her -- and their family; Danny turns to a questionable celebrity source for advice.
The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? What in the Hell Is Happening?
Chuck's behavior becomes more belligerent and abusive; he forms a military-like boot camp for delinquent children where corporal punishment abounds; TIME Magazine publishes "Swinging at Synanon" and Chuck sues for $76 million as his paranoia grows.
The Sopranos Sentimental Education
Carmela puts in some extra time with A.J.'s college adviser; Tony B. realizes that it is hard doing business with strangers.
Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh
The actor/comic shares his observations on millennial attitudes, his love for basketball, and menacing TV news theme songs, as well as insights into his own mental health journey and battle with depression; from Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Alice, Darling (2022)
Pushed to the breaking point, a woman enjoys some much-needed time away from her psychologically abusive boyfriend. However, when his vengeance is unleashed, it tests her strength, her courage, and the bonds of deep-rooted friendships.
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.