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The extraordinary tale of Dean Reed, the American pop star who packed out stadiums in the 70s and inspired a generation, until he was found drowned in a lake in East Berlin

No royal beginnings for this Queen of Country Music Known for her larger than life positive attitude parading big hair and bold make up, Dolly Parton would carved out her own identity as a singer, movie actress, and entrepreneur

The story of rocket scientist Dr Werner von Brauns career, from the 1920s until the late 1950s

A poignant documentary capturing the inimitable life and fiery spirit of a trailblazing creative genius through intimate interviews with her and her stepdaughter as they reflect on her enduring legacy in her final months

Like most children of famous people, Bobbi Kristina Brown grew up in the spotlight, very often on stage and walking the red carpet with her parents Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown To most, she was simply Whitneys and Bobbys da

The story of former Hollywood star Grace Kellys crisis of marriage and identity, during a political dispute between Monacos Prince Rainier III and Frances Charles De Gaulle, and a looming French invasion of Monaco in the early 196

The life and career of the legendary Hollywood insider, Shep Gordon

In the East Wing of the White House, many of historys most impactful and world changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by Americas charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies

Adele is a Grammy Award winning artist whose soulful sound has thrust her into the limelight Her soulful voice, frank personality and chart topping hits have made her one of the most successful artists of all time Her authentici

A documentary about Spandau Ballet, who were one of the biggest pop groups of the 1980s and a defining act of the New Romantic scene

A drama documenting the life and work of the theoretical physicist Professor Stephen Hawking who, despite being diagnosed with motor neurone disease at the age of 21, has galvanized the

As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this mans life, family, and American society

As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this mans life, family, and American society

The story of Steve Jobs ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century

U K gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984

This drama series from Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay explores Kaepernicks high school years and the experiences that led him to become an activist

Biographer John Lahr is writing a book about playwright Joe Orton Joe and Kenneth meet at drama school and live together for ten years as lovers and collaborators Both want to be writers, but only one of them is successful

Chronicles the 1989 summer afternoon when the future President of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady, Michelle Obama, on a first date across Chicagos South Side

The story behind Nass groundbreaking debut album Illmatic, and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q Tip, and Busta Rhymes

Three amateur bank robbers plan to hold up a bank A nice simple robbery Walk in, take the money, and run Unfortunately, the supposedly uncomplicated heist suddenly becomes a bizarre nightmare as everything that could go wrong does

A look at the life of pianist Joe Albany from the perspective of his young daughter, as she watches him contend with his drug addiction during the 1970s jazz scene

Iranian Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari is detained by Iranian forces who brutally interrogate him under suspicion that he is a spy

The life of career criminal Carlton Leach

International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives

The life and times of Richard Pryor

After severely burning himself in a drug incident, a comedian has a near death experience in which he reviews his life

In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the process

During WWII SS officer Kurt Gerstein tries to inform Pope Pius XII about Jews being sent to extermination camps Young Jesuit priest Riccardo Fontana helps him in the difficult mission to inform the world

A poetic road trip through Pulitzer prize winning CK Williams life

Based on the best selling autobiography by Irish expatriate Frank McCourt, Angelas Ashes follows the experiences of young Frankie and his family as they try against all odds to escape the poverty endemic in the slums of pre war Lime

A documentary encompassing the lives of world heavyweight boxing champions, Vitali amp Wladimir Klitschko The first time in history two brothers have shared all the heavyweight world titles, this film explores their humble beginnings

A coming of age biographical film about the 1970s teenage all girl rock band The Runaways The relationship between band members Cherie Currie and Joan Jett is also explored

An exploration of the last quarter century of the great, if eccentric, British painter J M W Turners life

A marksman is drafted in World War I and ends up becoming one of the most celebrated war heroes

The story of the life and career of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig

Four Mexican high school students form a robotics club With no experience, 800 bucks, used car parts and a dream, this rag tag team goes up against the countrys reigning robotics champion, MIT