biography

The magnificent story of Carl Clay, the founder and producing artistic director of the legendary 'Black Spectrum Theatre' located in Jamaica, Queens, NY. The fascinating biographical story takes us from his childhood in Harlem, to his growing up in Jamaica, Queens, discovering his artistic...

The magnificent story of Carl Clay, the founder and producing artistic director of the legendary 'Black Spectrum Theatre' located in Jamaica, Queens, NY. The fascinating biographical story takes us from his childhood in Harlem, to his growing up in Jamaica, Queens, discovering his artistic...

Alyah Horsford, a popular actress of independent black cinema starring in hit films such as "Snitch In New York", Fake Preacher" and "Deep Trouble" in an engaging and entertaining fashion tells her life story growing up in Harlem, New York. With her dreams and...

Alyah Horsford, a popular actress of independent black cinema starring in hit films such as "Snitch In New York", Fake Preacher" and "Deep Trouble" in an engaging and entertaining fashion tells her life story growing up in Harlem, New York. With her dreams and...

<p>One of the greatest mysteries of this century has yet to be solved. Based on a true story that has captured the imagination of America for more than half a century, Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight explores the mysterious disappearance of the brave aviatrix,...

<p>Why did the German Church embrace Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party? And what was a good German, a deeply religious and spiritual man, to do about it? Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a young German theologian who offered one of the first clear voices of...

<p>Using C.S. Lewis's own words, award-winning actor Max McLean inhabits Lewis to take us on his rigorous journey from hard-boiled atheist to "the most reluctant convert in all England." Discover how the "Hound of Heaven" pursued Lewis relentlessly until he finally "gave in" only...

Winner of four international film awards, Kyle Taylor stars in this gripping drama. Frederick Douglass, No Turning Back is set in 1872, Ohio, where Frederick Douglass is on a national tour. The pastor (Clarence Felder) introduces him to his integrated church. Douglass then gives...

A story of the careers of legendary actor Garrett Morris (Saturday Night Live, Cooley High, Martin, The Jamie Fox Show) and legendary movie director Michael Schultz (Cooley High, Which Way is Up, Car Wash, The Last Dragon).We follow their lives and careers journeys from...

<p>Nominated for four Emmy awards, George & Tammy chronicles the country music power couple, Tammy Wynette and George Jones, whose complicated-but-enduring relationship inspired some of the most iconic music of all time. Starring Oscar winner Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) and Oscar...

In his film debut, hip-hop superstar Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson explodes across the screen in this hard-hitting urban drama from acclaimed director Jim Sheridan (In America).Following a near-fatal gun battle, Marcus ("50 Cent") recalls his journey from orphaned street kid from the Bronx to...

The lives and careers of Hollywood's stars are incredibly surreal, with adoring fans, lavish lifestyles, ravenous press, and unending pressure to remain in the public eye. It is a life of great triumph and greater tragedy, with every controversy magnified by tabloid media. Three...

<p>High above the city street, Harry Houdini hangs by his ankles. A madman's straightjacket binds his torso and arms. He'll never get out of this one alive. But somehow he does. The only bonds Harry Houdini (Johnathan Schaech of That Thing You Do! and...

In the galaxy of Hollywood stars, no one experienced a more meteoric rise to fame than John Wayne. From U.S.C. football star to movie bit player, Marion Morrison never did anything halfway. Plucked for stardom at 22 and renamed John Wayne, the actor sustained...

Another edition of Linklater's lively ode to Godard captures the same moment of ignition from a different vantage, underlining how myths are built in the retelling. Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg become icons in the process, but the film never forgets the scuffling improvisation...

PRIDE is inspired by an extraordinary true story. It's the summer of 1984 and much ofblue-collar Great Britain is on strike. For one tiny Welsh village, the strike bringsunexpected visitors -- a group of London-based activists who decide to raise money tosupport the strikers'...

The story of A. Dean Irby a New York City theatre legend who is gifted with theatre artistic creation takes us on his journey from upstate Jamestown, New York to the bright lights of the Broadway stage.

The story of A. Dean Irby a New York City theatre legend who is gifted with theatre artistic creation takes us on his journey from upstate Jamestown, New York to the bright lights of the Broadway stage.

The life story and career of legendary Actor Glynn Turman. At 12 years old he made his Broadway debut in the classic and original production of "A Raisin in the Sun" opposite all-time great Sidney Poitier. For the last 6 decades he has graced...

The life story and career of legendary Actor Glynn Turman. At 12 years old he made his Broadway debut in the classic and original production of "A Raisin in the Sun" opposite all-time great Sidney Poitier. For the last 6 decades he has graced...

Narrated by Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, this multi-award-winning program is the most complete portrait of C.S. Lewis (1898-1963), widely known for his children's book series, The Chronicles of Narnia, was also one of the supreme Christian apologists and adult novelists of the 20th century.

<p>In an incandescent performance, Gretchen Mol (The Shape of Things) stars as Bettie Page, who grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a...

Join Director NATHAN HILL as he interviews Australian actors who have made the successful leap to Hollywood! Featuring stars such as JANE BADLER from V, MARTIN COPPING from Zombie Hunter, KRISTEN CONDON from The Beautiful & Damned and TOMMY HELLFIRE from Sheborg Massacre, this...

Years after the breakup of the Beatles, Paul McCartney (Aidan Quinn) pays an unexpected visit to John Lennon (Jared Harris) in New York City.

<p>An inspirational dive into the remarkable life of Zig Ziglar. His success and a transformational journey are brought to life through the testimonials of several self-made millionaires who followed Zig's philosophy. Dave Ramsey, Pastor Jack Graham, Coach Lou Holtz and many more explain how...