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Life in the modern world would be unthinkable without his inventions. More than any other individual, he paved the way for the future. Thomas Alva Edison has rightly earned a place among the most important men in history. His inventions of the light bulb, phonograph and movie camera, among many others, literally transformed the world. Rare films made by Edison himself show the inventor at work, and learn the little known stories behind some of his...

From the assassination of JFK to her own death in 1994, this is a remarkable insider's look at the life of one of the most respected women in the world.

This remarkable program creates a complete portrait of Noah, prophet of the Flood, using interviews with experts and historians, film footage from the Holy Land and rare paintings and artifacts.

She was a young peasant girl when she heard voices compelling her to save France from the British during the 100 Years War. Despite winning stunning victories, she was burned at the stake by the men whose place and nation she had saved. Joan of Arc is one of the most compelling figures in history. At age 17, she donned armor and rode to war, claiming she was sent by God and promising to restore her king to his rightful throne. In just two years, she...

Rock Hudson was purely a creation of Hollywood. His name was fake, his teeth were capped, his voice was artificially lowered. But out of the public eye, Rock was a very different man. BIOGRAPHY traces the life and career of the actor who may have made his biggest mark with his tragic death from AIDS, which forced many people to re-evaluate the disease. Never-before-seen home movies (some shot by Rock himself) and candid photos offer a glimpse into...

This film chronicles Arnold's life, from his childhood in rural Austria to Hollywood superstardom.

From the rustic childhood to his tragic death, this is the definitive look at the stoic president who risked everything to save his nation.

He made the automobile accessible to the common man. This is the fascinating story of the driven man who changed the way we all live. Henry Ford was one of the great innovators of his 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. Profiles the life of the industrial giant who earned notoriety for his intolerance as well as his inventiveness. Traces his...

Gives the life and career of William Shatner, actor. Includes footage from the Star Trek television series, Star Trek movies and the television program Boston Legal. Also includes interviews with Shatner and with family, friends, and colleagues.

Chronicles the life and career of one of the most influential actors in Hollywood history through generous clips and intimate interviews with friends, family, and colleagues.