Tag: biography
Dolly Parton: Her Life, Legacy and 10 Greatest Songs
Celebrate Dolly Parton’s extraordinary musical legacy with a look at her remarkable career and 10 of the greatest songs she recorded.
Montgomery Bus Boycott: The 381-Day Protest That Changed America
Discover how the Montgomery Bus Boycott began, how long it lasted, and why it became a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.
Benjamin Franklin: Inventor, Diplomat, American Original
A captivating biography of Benjamin Franklin, exploring his life as an inventor, writer, diplomat, and founding force behind the American experiment.
Cindy Walker’s Lost Legacy Restored in Small-Town Texas
Discover how journalist Lindsay Liepman is restoring songwriter Cindy Walker’s Texas home and uncovering unheard songs and hidden history.
Anna Kingsley: The African Princess Who Shaped Early Florida
Discover the extraordinary life of Anna Kingsley, known as the African Princess, a powerful woman of African descent in early Florida history.
Agatha Christie: The Queen of Mystery and Timeless Crime Fiction
A short biography of Agatha Christie, the world’s bestselling mystery writer and creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
Lozen: Apache Medicine Woman Miscast as a “Witch”
Biography of Lozen, the Apache warrior and medicine woman whose spiritual power was feared and misnamed a “witch” by settlers.
The Jackson Sisters: The Funky 1970s Girl Group You Forgot
The Jackson Sisters were a 1970s funk-soul girl group who made disco history with “I Believe in Miracles” and a cult-classic album.
Charles Dickens: The Haunted Genius
Genius and fame could not keep one of the most influential and prolific writers of Victorian England from the deep loneliness and unrelenting ghosts that haunted him until his death, in this full documentary, "Charles Dickens: A Tale of Ambition and Geniu...
Marie Curie: Pioneer of Radioactivity and First Woman to Win a Nobel Prize
Discover the life of Marie Curie, the groundbreaking scientist who discovered polonium and radium, coined the term radioactivity, and became the first person to win two Nobel Prizes.
Henrietta Lacks: The Mother of Modern Medicine and Her Lasting Legacy
Discover the story of Henrietta Lacks, the woman whose immortal HeLa cells revolutionized medicine. Learn about her life, legacy, and the ethical debates her story continues to inspire.
Florence Nightingale: The Lady with the Lamp Who Revolutionized Nursing
Discover the life of Florence Nightingale, the pioneering nurse and reformer who transformed modern healthcare, reduced wartime mortality, and founded the first professional nursing school.
Ma Barker: Biography, Timeline, and the Myth of the Gangster Mother
Discover the true story of Ma Barker, from her life in Missouri to her death in a 1935 FBI shootout. Explore her biography, timeline, and how history debunked the myth of the “gangster mother.”
Martha Argerich: The Piano’s Fierce and Fearless Enchantress
Martha Argerich, the fiery piano legend, captivates with fearless artistry, dazzling technique, and a mystique that makes every performance a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)
Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American actor, director, writer, and producer who left an indelible mark on film, theater, and radio. A creative polymath, Welles is celebrated for his groundbreaking work, bold experimentation, and ar...