Washoe County Library System

Filmmaker Rachel Fleischer spent four years creating this documentary that enters the lives of six homeless individuals in her hometown of Los Angeles. The film's subjects include families in temporary housing, a street performer who depends on banjo-playing for income, and a heroin-addicted man living in Skid Row. As the film's stories confront our preconceived notions regarding homelessness, Fleischer's journey reveals the challenges and triumphs...

Queen of the Indian boxing ring. The winner of five World Championships and an Olympic Bronze. Born to parents who were landless agricultural labor in the state of Manipur in northeast India, Mary's story is one of relentless struggle and unflagging passion for the sport of boxing. A childhood of hard labor prepared her body for the sport just as well as any fitness training might have. Her own will and aggression carried her through the minefield...

This engaging program traces Darin's career from his first television appearance in 1956 to his last in 1973. Along the way, interviews with family and friends help to illustrate the deep impact that Bobby had on those fortunate enough to know him.

Offers an intimate portrait of the celebrated writer as well as her craft, interweaving the story of Lamott's life, in itself a deeply moving tale of addiction and redemption, grief and joy, intellect and faith, with one year's worth of interviews, public lectures, and readings, and footage of the writer at work.

A biography of the television chef Julia Child.

Stuart Sutcliffe met John Lennon in art college in 1959. Lennon persuaded him to use his money to buy a bass guitar and join his band. Before long, the Beatles were on their way.

This film documents Sacagawea's importance on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Inventor, writer, businessman, scientist, diplomat, and the face gracing the hundred-dollar bill - this stately figure is the Benjamin Franklin history has taught us to remember. In this revealing presentation, the man behind the myth is brought to light.

Two rarely seen performances filmed in 1967 for Danish television that feature Duke Ellington jamming with his band and performing some of his most loved songs on piano.

When a shoulder injury ended his minor league pitching career twelve years ago, Jim Morris resorted to the next best thing: coaching. But Jim's team, knowing their coach is a great ball player, makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, they want Jim to try out for a major-league organization. Going from worst to first, the team makes it to state, and Jim is forced to live up to his end of the deal. While there prove to be a lot...