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First black congress-woman. Shirley Chisholm born 1924 in Brooklyn, N.Y. is the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first to campaign for the Presidency. She was an outspoken advocate for women and minorities during the seven terms she served in the House. Her legacy of political and social activism laid the foundation for the rise of women and Blacks in American politics. "Of my two "handicaps" being female put more obstacles...
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20th century renaissance man, entertainer and activist. Paul Robeson was a celebrated African-American Actor, Athlete, Singer, Writer, and Civil Rights Activist. Robeson's many achievements are chronicled in this program, ranging from playing with the NFL to graduating from Columbia Law School, performing on Broadway and in Hollywood films to founding the American Crusade against Lynching as well as Council on African Affairs. Robeson was one of the...
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First black heart surgeon in America. Daniel Hale Williams was an African-American cardiologist that performed the first successful open heart surgery. He also founded Provident Hospital, the first non-segregated hospital in the U.S. Dr. Williams was an extraordinary man of incredible talent and merit and his exceptional accomplishments are documented with great care in this inspiring program. Born to 'freed people of color' in 1856, he attended...
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Voting rights activist & civil rights leader. Fannie Lou Hamer in 1917 in Montgomery County, Mississippi was the granddaughter of a slave and the youngest of 20 children. Raised by hardworking parents who were sharecroppers, she was no stranger to poverty or hardship. An inspirational speaker and writer, she used her powerful voice to raise the cause of equality and freedom for all blacks in America and became a defining force in the fight against...
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An American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist, Langston Hughes was first recognized as an important literary figure during the 1920s, a period known as the "Harlem Renaissance," a cultural movement made famous because of the number of emerging black writers, poets and scholars. Hughes, more than any other black poet or writer, recorded faithfully the nuances of black life and its frustrations and was one of the earliest innovators...
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The great grandson of a slave, Thurgood Marshall was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 2, 1908. At the age of 25, Marshall graduated first in his class from Howard Law and joined the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation's largest and oldest civil rights organization. As NAACP counsel, Marshall used the constitution to successfully argue for a slew of rights now taken for granted, and forced the University...
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This program celebrates notable Hispanic American women whose influence has touched every walk of life. From artists to astronauts, writers to politicians, and singers to actors, Hispanic Americans have made their mark in history and changed the world. Celebrating the contributions these Latino-American heroes have made to our country helps us find unity in our diversity, strength in our democracy and an understanding of the rich culture that enriches...
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This program explores the often-overlooked contributions of indigenous people to major events in American history. Featuring Native American men who were leaders in their fields and communities, the program highlights their extraordinary accomplishments. These men, including Jim Thorpe, Chief Dan George, Geronimo, Sitting Bull, Gregg Deal, Albert Bander, Will Rogers, John Herrington, and Wes Studi, made significant contributions to American culture...
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This program explores the lives, challenges, successes, and accomplishments of awe-inspiring Native American women from past and present times. Their role in tribal communities goes beyond traditional matriarchal responsibilities, spearheading home construction and serving as sources of life and fortitude. The program features legendary figures like Pocahontas and Buffy Sainte-Marie, as well as trailblazers like Deb Haaland, the first Native American...
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This program celebrates influential Hispanic men in the United States who have made significant contributions to society. It explores the lives and achievements of these inspirational figures, highlighting their impact on education, politics, science, medicine, exploration, music, literature, and sports. The program features a diverse range of individuals, including Cesar Chavez, Mario Molino, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Henry Cisneros, Desi Arnaz, Roberto...
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This program explores the captivating journey of women's fashion through the ages - a tale of liberation, transformation, and self-expression. It celebrates female creativity and business knowledge, featuring many of the world's most notable and successful female fashion designers. These women not only created iconic brands and designed what women wore but also achieved remarkable success in the world of women's fashion. The program delves into the...
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Inspired by Steven M. Gillon's book, America's Reluctant Prince: The Life of John F. Kennedy Jr., this Biography special reframes the last year of Kennedy's life. The most substantive documentary to date, the film includes convincing new evidence regarding his political aspirations before his untimely death. It features memorable moments in JFK Jr.’s life including his famous speech at the 1988 DNC convention, as well as incisive interviews with...
14) Sisi & I
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Austria, late 19th century. Countess Irma Sztáray (Sandra Hüller) leaves her home in Hungary to become the lady-in-waiting for Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Susanne Wolff), known to those close to her as Sisi. Irma falls under the spell of the rebellious Empress Sisi, and the two form a strong bond during a summer retreat in Greece. However, once home in Vienna, their lives take dramatic and irrevocable turns.
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Based on the major event in the life of Canadian swimmer Marilyn Dilascio (nee Bell) who, in 1954, was the first person to swim across Lake Ontario. The script chronicles her early training and progress, her relationship with her coaches during that period and her incredible swimming feat: the 21-hour lake crossing.
16) Love Over Money
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LOVE OVER MONEY tells the incredible true story of John Robbins, heir apparent to the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire, who turns down a billion-dollar inheritance from his father to follow his own truth. John eventually writes a best-selling book that helped to save his father’s life and heal their relationship.
17) Young Picasso
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Pablo Picasso is one of the greatest artists of all time - and right up until his death in 1973 he was the most prolific of artists. Many films have dealt with these later years - the art, the affairs and the wide circle of friends. But where did this all begin? What made Picasso in the first place? Too long ignored, it is time to look at the early years of Picasso; the upbringing and the learning that led to his extraordinary achievements. Working...
18) Story of GI Joe
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At the close of WWII, Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent Ernie Pyle travels with the U.S. Army's Company C Division during their liberation of Italy.
19) Bernadette
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Bernadette Scarduzio was born with the most common inherited disease that no one has ever heard of: Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) syndrome. CMT is the number one hereditary neuropathy in the world, affecting 1 in 2,500 people or nearly 2.6 million worldwide. It is a degenerative nerve and muscle disorder which leads the body to deteriorate over time. Sometimes the progression is slow. Sometimes it is rapid. In some cases, it is fatal. There is no cure....
20) Fidel
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In 1968, Castro took Landau on a weeklong jeep ride through the eastern mountains. There, he plays baseball with a group of peasants, visits his pre-school, and trades jokes with a 98 year old man. Fidel also listens to people complaining about food distribution, bad roads and transportation. The film contains archive footage of the Bay of Pigs invasions and scenes of Che Guevara, alongside interviews with political prisoners.