The lives of three cops, a call girl, a millionaire, a tabloid journalist, and the chief of detectives become intertwined in a tale of police corruption in 1950s Los Angeles.
Recounts the story of how outcast kids from California's Venice Beach, influenced by the local outlaw surf culture, revolutionized skateboarding and shaped the attitude and culture of modern-day "extreme" sports.
Explores the life of Edith Bouvier Beale, cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who left an acting career behind to live an eccentric, secluded life, happily caring for her aged mother in their decrepit East Hampton mansion.
A young mute woman and her child travel to New Zealand in the 1800s for an arranged marriage to a farmer. After the marriage she meets another man, and the competition for her love begins. Only one of the men realizes that her affections may be won through her beloved piano.
While Richard Nixon is on his way to re-election by a landslide, a young, honest, idealistic lawyer begins to learn the truth about running for office.
Coach Carter: Former Richmond High School basketball star Ken Carter returns to his alma mater as their coach and immediately sets down high standards of accountability that are soon challenged by the players, the school, and the community.
Examines planetary orbits, circadian rhythms, time dilation, intergalactic wormholes, and other phenomena that quantify time, and discusses how the Maya relied on math, and rational numbers in the context of physics.
