Waris Dirie, born 1965 in Somalia, flees at 13 when sold as 4th wife Shes maid at the Somalian embassy in London, then McDonalds, where shes discovered and becomes intl top model 1997, she speaks up against female genital mutil
The story behind literary persona JT LeRoy, the fictional writer created by American author Laura Albert
True story of Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian mountain climber who became friends with the Dalai Lama at the time of Chinas takeover of Tibet
In 1946 Denver, an aspiring writer who enjoys irresponsible adventures with his friend, writes a letter about his life before and after the suicide attempt by his sad girlfriend who wants a commitment
An illegal immigrant from Mainland China sneaks into corrupt British colonized Hong Kong in 1963, transforming himself into a ruthless and emerging drug lord
Untold stories from the greatest athletes in the world, with each episode examining a pivotal moment that defined an athletes career
Paula Maxa is the Parisian Grand Guignol Theatres leading lady, famous for being murdered on stage every day But is there a link between the theatre and a series of gruesome real life murders
The incredible story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe The struggles he confronted on the journey while his family awaited his return is one of the most enduring mysteries of recent
Set during the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers and his own struggles as he challenges the Soviet Empire
During the Japanese invasion of China, a wealthy martial artist is forced to leave his home when his city is occupied With little means of providing for themselves, Ip Man and the remaining members of the city must find a way to sur
The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s
Colin Clark, an employee of Sir Laurence Oliviers, documents the tense interaction between Olivier and Marilyn Monroe during production of The Prince and the Showgirl
The life stories of historys greatest minds From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius
An exploration of Ted Kaczynksis life in Lincoln, Montana in the years leading up to his arrest as The Unabomber
A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener Lili and Gerdas marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lilis groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer
The rise and fall of Bernie Madoff, whose Ponzi scheme bilked 65 billion from unsuspecting victims the largest fraud in US history
Marine hero Al Schmid is blinded in battle and returns home to be rehabilitated He readjusts to his civilian life with the help of his soon to be wife
Based on the Broadway hit about the life and times of burlesque dancer Gypsy Rose Lee and her aggressive stage mother, Mama Rose
Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska becomes Senator John McCains running mate in the 2008 Presidential election
Features eight original two hour documentaries showcasing the stories behind some of the most memorable WWE Superstars of all time
Treya and Ken Wilbers story of courage, transcendence, and eternal love as chronicled in the globally acclaimed book, Grace and Grit
Gangsters Americas Most Evil is a cinematic documentary series that explores the rise and fall of some of the most nefarious and notorious criminals brought to justice by the United States government
The ruthless Rodrigo Borgia intends to become Pope and will not let anything stand in his way
During the last two years of her life, Princess Diana embarks on a final rite of passage a secret love affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan
The Last Princess is both a drama and an action film that is based upon the life of Princess Deok hye 1912 1989 who was born into Koreas last royal family in 1912 as the youngest and only daughter of the last King of Jo seon, ex
After witnessing disease and poverty in the slums of New York, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini embarks on a daring journey to persuade the hostile mayor to provide housing and healthcare for hundreds of orphaned children
The Seasons in Quincy is the result of a five year project by Tilda Swinton, Colin MacCabe and Christopher Roth to produce a portrait of the intellectual and storyteller John Berger It was produced by the Derek Jarman Lab, an audio
Ensconced in her sprawling San Jose, California mansion, eccentric firearm heiress Sarah Winchester Dame Helen Mirren believes she is haunted by the souls of people killed by the Winchester repeating rifle
African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo set out on an epic journey with their herd, traveling hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert from the Okavango delta to the Zambezi River
The incredible true story of Marie Sklodowska Curie and her Nobel Prize winning work that changed the world
Australian journalist Michael Wares experiences in Iraq during the 2003 war and after
Documentary offering a view on Maison Martin Margiela during Martin Margielas helm
Raving through realty on the eve of the economic collapse A high velocity journey of an unsuspecting mortgage broker swallowed up in the sex, greed and over indulgence of the mid 2000s Real Estate boom
An arthritic Nova Scotia woman works as a housekeeper while she hones her skills as an artist and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community
An in depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston
The Trans List explores the range of experiences lived by Americans who identify as transgender an umbrella term for people whose gender identity does not conform to that typically
A film about the life and relationships of the early 20th century American educator, editor, and journalist Leonie Gilmour, the mother of the acclaimed artist and architect Isamu Noguchi
Rome, 1973 John Paul Getty III, the heir and younger member of an oil tycoons saga, is kidnapped by the Italian mafia in order to get a ransom
The story of the marriage between the painters Marie and P S Kryer
A group of friends join a guide for a trek into the Bolivian jungle, searching for an Indian village The men soon realize that the jungle is a difficult place to be
True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball
The Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixons resignation
The 47 year old Al Capone, after 10 years in prison, starts suffering from dementia and comes to be haunted by his violent past
A chronicle of Whitney Houstons rise to fame and turbulent relationship with husband Bobby Brown
Set during the fading glory of the Austro Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl Brandauer, an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensn
Documentary about rock star Joan Jett
The story of Steve Jobs ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century
A biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali, focusing on his triumphs and controversies between 1964 and 1974
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