The Mysterious Human Heart

Genre: Science, Medical

Premise: Award-winning filmmaker David Grubin is behind this three-part documentary miniseries about the human heart: how it works, what can happen when this ``perpetual motion machine'' is disrupted and how doctors currently treat life-threatening heart conditions. Among the heart patients spotlighted are a college freshman, an ex-cowboy from Brazil, and a former drug abuser. Filmed using high-definition technology, these human stories are enhanced through state-of-the-art animation illustrating the inner workings of the human heart.