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John F. Kennedy: A Personal Story

Rated: 0 | 119 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Biographical Documentaries
About: On the choppy waters of the Pacific, a seriously injured Navy lieutenant, John F. Kennedy, led his men to safety after a Japanese ship sank his PT boat. It was there that the legend began. This A&E biography chronicles Kennedy's life, from his marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier to his rise in politics and his ascent to the White House. Interviews with politicians, journalists and friends reveal insights into one of America's most popular presidents.
URL: John F. Kennedy: A Personal Story

Mr. Kansas City: Life of Buck O'Neil

Rated: 0 | 110 Views Released Year: 2001

Genre: Biographical Documentaries
About: Mr. Kansas City: Life of Buck O'Neil explores the life of the first black coach in Major League Baseball. Buck O'Neil was active in many baseball teams and organizations including the Kansas City Monarchs, the Chicago Cubs, the Veteran's Committee for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and co-founded the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Mr. O'Neil was also a contributor to Ken Burns' documentary on Baseball.
URL: Mr. Kansas City: Life of Buck O'Neil

Robert F. Kennedy: His Many Sides

Rated: 0 | 125 Views Released Year: 2001

Genre: Biographical Documentaries
About: Robert F. Kennedy was born into American royalty, the son of Joseph and Rose Kennedy. This fascinating portrait, part of the A&E Network's long-running "Biography" series, depicts a man longing for the approbation of his father and overshadowed by the charisma and promise of his brother, John, who would later become president. But he eventually came into his own, rising up to the responsibilities of his name, until a bullet cut his life short.
URL: Robert F. Kennedy: His Many Sides

The Life and Times of John F. Kennedy

Rated: 0 | 117 Views Released Year: 1964

Genre: Biographical Documentaries
About: Esteemed actor Cliff Robertson narrates this moving documentary, which was produced just months after President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination. Through a montage of photos and film clips, the program chronicles the idyllic "Camelot" years of the 35th president and his elegant society wife, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, as well as JFK's childhood, his naval service during World War II and his early days as a young politician.
URL: The Life and Times of John F. Kennedy

Famous Authors: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Rated: 0 | 120 Views Released Year: 1996

Genre: Biographical Documentaries
About: Characterizing a generation, F. Scott Fitzgerald's stories and novels came to define the 1920s Jazz Age. His life often reflecting his art, Fitzgerald was known for creating glittering, cynical and irresponsible characters in novels such as The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night. Through period documents, artwork and other archival material, this program delves into the personal and professional life of the glamorous but troubled author.
URL: Famous Authors: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Wesley Willis: Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll

Rated: 0 | 98 Views Released Year: 2003

Genre: Biographical Documentaries
About: Daniel Bitton's documentary captures intimate moments in the life of remarkable singer-songwriter and schizophrenic Wesley Willis, who is filmed -- without commentary -- performing his songs and going about his daily life in Chicago. Willis, who conquered insurmountable odds, gained a cult following before passing away at age 40 in 2003. Also included is concert footage of Willis and his band, Wesley Willis Fiasco, shot in Los Angeles in 2003.
URL: Wesley Willis: Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll

Elvis: The Birth of Rock N' Roll

Rated: 0 | 110 Views Released Year: 2004

Genre: Biographical Documentaries
About: This arresting documentary covers the years of Elvis Presley's life leading up to his fame and fortune, providing an engaging look at the man before he became a legend. Interviews with those who knew him, as well as with musicians who worked with him, recall experiences with the future King of Rock and Roll and reveal what it was really like to tour with Elvis in those early days of his music career.
URL: Elvis: The Birth of Rock N' Roll

East L.A. Marine: The Guy Gabaldon Story

Rated: 0 | 116 Views Released Year: 2006

Genre: Biographical Documentaries
About: During World War II, U.S. Marine Guy Gabaldon achieved the impossible by single-handedly capturing over 1,500 Japanese soldiers and civilians. This documentary explores Gabaldon's life both as a war hero and as a dedicated contributor to society. Gabaldon, who spent many years after the war working to help troubled teenagers, was the real-life inspiration for the Hollywood biopic Hell to Eternity.
URL: East L.A. Marine: The Guy Gabaldon Story

Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter

Rated: 0 | 143 Views Released Year: 1982

Genre: Biographical Documentaries
About: This hourlong documentary charts director Edwin S. Porter's career, chronicling how his inventive techniques influenced the art of filmmaking and changed the way movies were made, beginning with his revolutionary one-reeler The Great Train Robbery. Included are Porter films such as The May Irwin Kiss, Jack and the Beanstalk and The Life of an American Fireman. Blanche Sweet, a star from the silent movie era, provides the narration.
URL: Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter

Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams

Rated: 0 | 126 Views Released Year: 2006

Genre: Biographical Documentaries
About: Shot over the course of a year, this intimate portrait of provocative composer John Adams presents scenes of the artist at work and at play against the backdrop of dramatic American landscapes that reflect the themes of his music. Though he has a number of credits to his name, Adams is best known for his unconventional opera "Nixon in China," which explores the former U.S. president's meeting with Mao Zedong in 1972.
URL: Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams

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