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off- Biography St. Francis of Assisi DVD
- Born in medieval Italy to a wealthy family, Francis enjoyed the high life before becoming a prisoner of war, an experience that left him crippled. Disillusioned, he wandered the countryside until he heard a voice tell him to rebuild a dilapidated church.Feeling a new sense of purpose,… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Sylvia Plath DVD
- A brilliant young poet, Sylvia Plath's deep emotional trauma ultimately led her to suicide. She was an exceptional student who published her first short story while still in college. She earned a summer job as "guest managing editor" at Mademoiselle magazine. [ read more ]
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off- Biography The Apostles DVD
- The collective story of the men chosen by Christ to bring his teachings to the world. [ read more ]
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off- Biography the Kray Twins DVD
- Britain's most notorious gangsters of all time were East-end duo, identical twin brothers Ronnie and Reggie Kray. They went from rags to riches and became legends in their own time. But the two brothers' lives were tragically intertwined. [ read more ]
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off- Biography Vince The Chin DVD
- Known for wandering the streets of New York City's Greenwich Village in a bathrobe and slippers muttering to himself to convince the world that he was legally insane, Vincent Gigante is one of the strangest gangsters of our time. [ read more ]
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off- Biography Vincent Van Gogh A Stroke of Genius DVD
- Biographers, artists and excerpts from Van Gogh's letters and journals help tell the remarkable tale of a genius whose brilliance went unrecognized in his lifetime. [ read more ]
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off- Biography: Barefoot Bandit DVD
- He ran away and lived alone in the wilds of Washington State at the age of seven...was convicted of his first crime at age twelve...before he turned 20 he was suspected in over 100 burglaries throughout the United States and Canada. But it was his daring exploits stealing airplanes and… [ read more ]
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off- Biography: Ernest Hemingway DVD
- Ernest Hemingway's novels rank among the most influential and celebrated in history, while his life remains an obscure image shrouded in myth. In this feature-length portrait narrated by the author's granddaughter, actress Mariel Hemingway, BIOGRAPHY® examines the remarkable life story of… [ read more ]
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off- BiographyQueen Noor DVD
- He was a charming king, powerful and exotic. She was a beautiful, all-American girl just four years out of Princeton. For 20 years their fairy-tale romance enchanted the world. BIOGRAPHY® chronicles the extraordinary life of Lisa Halaby, or Noor al Hussein-the "Light of Hussein." Discover… [ read more ]
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off- Boris Yeltsin DVD
- Yeltsin's long-time bodyguard, Russian officials and ordinary citizens help profile the contradictory leader of the former Soviet Union. [ read more ]
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off- Bram Stoker DVD
- BIOGRAPHY® researches the life of the famous writer who produced classic tales such as ''Dracula.'' Go beyond his famous work to examine lesser known tales and details of his life. Hear his words as captured in correspondence to Walt Whitman and others. Probe the mind of Dracula's father.[ read more ]
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off- Buffalo Bill Showman of the West DVD
- Uncover the complete story of Buffalo Bill, whose life was as thrilling as the Wild West show that made him an American legend. [ read more ]
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off- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid DVD
- Their incredible exploits earned them a place in American legend. Their true fate remains one of the great mysteries of the Old West. [ read more ]
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off- Calvin Klein A Stylish Obsession DVD
- The legendary designer talks about his bumpy road to fame, trendsetting designs and business empire. [ read more ]
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off- Caroline Kennedy DVD
- Caroline Kennedy...daughter of Camelot. Eldest child of John F. Kennedy and Jackie, she is American royalty. But her life has been shaped by tragedy - the assassination of her father when she was six years old, and the accidental death of little brother John Jr. in 1999. As the only… [ read more ]
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off- Ceausescu The Unrepentant Tyrant DVD
- The Romanian dictator is remembered by those who served him and those who suffered at his hand. [ read more ]
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off- Charles Dickens DVD
- Venture beyond the famous novels for a penetrating look at the difficult life of one of the most famous and acclaimed writers of all time. [ read more ]
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off- Charles Kuralt A Life on the Road DVD
- Go on the road with one of the most distinctive and recognizable newsmen of the century, and hear from his colleagues and friends. [ read more ]
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off- Christa McAuliffe Teacher in Space DVD
- We meet America's first teacher in space through interviews with her mother, best friend, students and others close to Christa. Through family photos, home video, news footage, and rare NASA archives, we follow Christa from childhood through the Challenger tragedy. [ read more ]
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off- Daniel Boone, The Adventures Of DVD
- Daniel Boone was the man whose life defined the image of the American frontier pioneer. An expert long hunter infected with wanderlust, he blazed a trail west opening up new lands to settlers. His story has been the subject of books, paintings, plays, movies, and television shows. It's been… [ read more ]
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off- David Koresh Preacher of Fire DVD
- David Koresh (August 17, 1959 – April 19, 1993), born Vernon Wayne Howell, was leader of a Branch Davidian religious sect, believing himself to be its final prophet. Howell legally changed his name to David Koresh on May 15, 1990. A 1993 raid by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,… [ read more ]
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off- Davy Crockett American Frontier Legend Host Tara Carnes DVD
- To those of us who grew up wearing coonskin caps and buckskin jackets, he was the King of the Wild Frontier. But for more than 150 years, the story of a common man from the Appalacian Smokey Mountains has captured our imaginations and inspired us to celebrate him in song and story. BIOGRAPHY… [ read more ]
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off- Doc Holliday DVD
- The life story of one of the American West's most colorful and remarkable characters. Dr. John Henry "Doc" Holliday. [ read more ]
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off- Edgar Cayce The Sleeping Psychic DVD
- Explore the humble life and incredible accomplishments of the seer and psychic who achieved worldwide fame for his remarkable gift. [ read more ]
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off- Eleanor Roosevelt A Restless Spirit DVD
- She is one of the 20th century's most respected and admired figures; a humanitarian who transformed the role of women in society-and in the White House. Eleanor Roosevelt was the architect behind the now well-established tradition of the First Lady activist. A pioneer among presidents'… [ read more ]
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off- Faberge: Imperial Jeweler DVD
- Jewelry experts explain why his rare eggs are still some of the most coveted art objects in the world. And the world's great collectors share a privileged look at his work and discuss his remarkable creations. [ read more ]
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off- FDR The War Years DVD
- Uncover the details of his secret strategy meetings and hear excerpts from the speeches that stirred the world in this detailed look at FDR's march to victory in WWII. [ read more ]
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off- FDR Years Of Crisis Host Jack Perkins DVD
- He was one of the fastest-rising politicians in the country when he was suddenly stricken with polio. Although the debilitating disease robbed him of the power to walk, Franklin Delano Roosevelt refused to succumb to despair.Join BIOGRAPHY® for the remarkable story of FDR's decade-long… [ read more ]
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off- Gallo Brothers DVD
- From the unknown, third Gallo brother to the marketing machine that sells to 86 countries, this is the complete story of the men behind the largest winery in the world. [ read more ]
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off- General George C. Marshall Soldier and Statesman DVD
- This is the epic story of the monumental soldier and statesman who-perhaps more than anybody else-shaped the world we live in today. [ read more ]
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off- General Omar Bradley DVD
- Files and footage from the archives of the U.S. Naval Institute highlight this profile of the military genius who prepared America's forces for World War II. [ read more ]
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off- Geronimo DVD
- Ride the trails of the Old West to learn the incredible story of the formidable Indian whose single-handed crusade held the U.S. Army at bay for a decade. [ read more ]
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off- Gloria Vanderbilt An Heir of Style DVD
- She went from the ''poor little rich girl'' to a fashion queen. In seven decades of celebrity, she has forged a name for herself, distinct from the legacy of her famous family. [ read more ]
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off- H. G. Wells Time Traveler DVD
- He is remembered as one of the pioneers of science fiction. In his own time, H.G. Wells was one of the most celebrated and influential thinkers in the world. [ read more ]
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off- Helen Gurley Brown DVD
- From the Ozarks to the heart of high society, this is the fairy tale life of the woman who kicked off the sexual revolution. [ read more ]
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off- Helen Thomas The First Lady of the Press DVD
- The pioneering reporter who has covered every president since Kennedy talks about her remarkable career. [ read more ]
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off- Henry Ford Host Peter Graves DVD
- He made the automobile accessible to the common man. The common man made him rich.Henry Ford was one of the great innovators of our time. When the car he invented became so popular he couldn't build them fast enough, he came up with the modern assembly plant to meet demand. The rest is… [ read more ]
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off- Hirohito DVD
- Dramatic archival footage highlights this profile of the man whose long reign marked the transformation of his nation from an ancient society to a modern powerhouse. [ read more ]
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off- Howard Carter Triumph & Treasure DVD
- See footage from the discovery of King Tut's tomb in this profile of the man who brought the treasures of the boy king to light. [ read more ]
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off- Jean-Marie Le Pen DVD
- As a boy he started fights and as a student in Paris he was renowned for brawling in the bars of the Latin Quarter. He fought for his country in the wars for independence in Vietnam and Algeria. And he has never stopped fighting in the political and public arena ever since. [ read more ]
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