Sunrise Earth is a wildlife documentary television series that airs in the United States on HD Theater and Animal Planet. The show is notable among documentaries for its complete lack of human narration. High-definition video images and Dolby 5.1 stereo surround sound are used to present each natural environment in a clear and detailed manner. The show is an example of the genre known as "Experiential TV", developed by series creator David Conover. The technique has been described by TV critic Tom Shales as "crazily uneventful and thoroughly wonderful."