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Based upon Van Gogh's correspondence with his brother Theo, combined with the images of the canvases he painted in the last two years of his life, this video brings to life his time in Arles, the period he spent in the asylum at Saint-Remy de Province, and his last weeks in Auvers-sur-Oise.
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Richard Pryor's impact on comedy and this generation’s top comedians — who cite Richard as their biggest influence — is unrivaled. He was one of the first black men ever on television. He pioneered a new brand of humor: black man impersonating white man while making fun of himself. And he was a hit. His comedy was universal. His rise to fame was nothing short of miraculous.. But Richard’s comedy was a sign of the times. And in the midst of...
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Depicts Elvis from '50s teen outcast to worldwide sensation, through his grim decline to spectacular '68 comback. Experience the triumphs and tragedies, excesses and affairs, madness and music.The life of Elvis Presley, one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived, from his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise to fame. Uses master recordings of Elvis' biggest hits.
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Complete portrait of the world-renowned author of the Chronicles of Narnia. It chronicles the story of his life from the loss of his mother, World War I, his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien and his wife, Joy that inspired his writings. Interviews with friends, family, scholars and actress, Debra Winger.
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Documentary on rock singer Janis Joplin, with her own words telling much of the story through a series of letters she wrote home over the years, read by Chan Marshall. Includes interviews with musicians P!nk, Kris Kristofferson, Melissa Etheridge, Bob Weir, Juliette Lewis, TV presenter Dick Cavett, filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker, the Joplin family, and others.
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World-famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this three-part adaptation of Julian Barnes' acclaimed novel follows the separate but intersecting lives of two very different men: a half-Indian son of a vicar who is framed for a crime he may or may not have committed, and Doyle, who investigates the case.
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The official companion to the Masterpiece series on PBS, exploring the history behind the show.
Discover the world of the young Victoria, a world of court drama, sumptuous splendor, and the epic tale of an unexpected queen.
At only eighteen years old, Victoria was a rebellious and headstrong teenager when she ascended the throne as Queen of Great Britain, but she grew to become one of the most memorable, unshakable, and powerful...
Discover the world of the young Victoria, a world of court drama, sumptuous splendor, and the epic tale of an unexpected queen.
At only eighteen years old, Victoria was a rebellious and headstrong teenager when she ascended the throne as Queen of Great Britain, but she grew to become one of the most memorable, unshakable, and powerful...
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The definitive documentary explores the private life and public legacy of John Denver. Exclusive accounts from those closest to him reveal the man behind the music in an intimate profile to mark the anniversary of his 70th birthday. Featuring pivotal people in Denver₂s life, from his former managers to his son, brother, and former wives. Bonus features include never-before-seen extended interviews!
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The royal family mourns the passing of Winston Churchill. The United Kingdom ushers in a new prime minister, the Labour Party's Harold Wilson whom Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth hear might be a Soviet spy. While Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon visit the USA, the queen, at the bidding of Harold Wilson, asks them to make a side trip to Washington, D.C. to ask President Johnson for financial assistance for the United Kingdom.
12) The offer
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This epic ten-episode limited event series tells the extraordinary behind-the-scenes story of Oscar®-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy's journey of bringing Francis Ford Coppola's cinematic masterpiece The Godfather to the big screen. This critically acclaimed series contains over 2.5 hours of special features, including featurettes, deleted scenes, and more!
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Discover the story of Chef Jacques Pépin (b. December 18, 1935), a young immigrant with movie-star looks, a charming Gallic accent, and a mastery of cooking and teaching so breathtaking he became an early food icon-joining James Beard and Julia Child among the handful of Americans who transformed the way the country views the food world.
14) Pam & Tommy
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Set in the Wild West early days of the Internet, the series is based on the incredible true story of the Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee sex tape. Stolen from the couple's home by a disgruntled contractor, the video went from underground bootleg-VHS curiosity to full-blown global sensation when it hit the Web in 1997. A love story, crime caper, and cautionary tale rolled into one, the eight-part original series explores the intersection of privacy,...
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Becoming Frederick Douglass is the inspiring story of how a man born into slavery became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history. Born in 1818 on Maryland's Eastern Shore, he escaped from slavery in 1838 and went on to become the most well-known leader of the abolitionist movement.
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A deft politician and skillful diplomat, TR's magnetic personality and genius for publicity made him a legend in his own time. Through archival footage and interviews with historians, this is an engaging portrait of the private man and the president who created the modern American presidency.
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As a social worker, Irena had access to the Warsaw Ghetto, making it possible for her to rescue the daughter of a Jewish friend and safely hide the young girl with a Catholic family. Realizing that thousands of children were still in danger, Irena recruited sympathetic friends and co-workers to smuggle children out and place them in safe homes, farms and convents. At great personal risk, she devised extraordinary schemes to sneak the children by Nazi...
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A fast-break drama series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of the sports₂ most revered and dominant dynasties a team that defined its era, both on and off the court. The series examines one of the professional sports' most beloved empires and experience the exhilarating ride of a team that dominated a decade of basketball and watches them not only achieve iconic status but transforms the sport...
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