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Nothing comes easy

2009
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Y. A. Tittle, discussing his childhood, years playing for various professional football teams, and related topics.

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Diamond Jubilee, 1952-2012
2012
Portrait of England's longest-reigning queen during her Diamond Jubilee year, looking at changes and reforms in the monarchy, people she met, her children, the aftermath of Diana's death in 1997, and places she traveled.

Visions from a foxhole

a rifleman in Patton's Ghost Corps
2004
William Foley presents an account of his experiences in 1945 as an eighteen-year-old soldier with Patton's 94th Infantry Division of the XX Corps in Germany, and includes a selection of drawings he did of battlefield scenes.

The world

travels 1950-2000
2003
Chronicles the life and career of travel writer Jan Morris, recounting her favorite trips and showcasing her writing.

Havana

2003
In 1953 Havana, tough war veteran Earl Swagger is conned into being the CIA's pawn, sent to assassinate the threatening young revolutionary Castro, while a Russian veteran of the same grit is sent to protect Swagger's target.

A tragic honesty

the life and work of Richard Yates
2003
Chronicles the life of American novelist and story writer Richard Yates, discussing his childhood in Depression-era America, the influence his past had on his writing, his battles with alcohol and mental illness, and other related topics.

The real Jesus

the misguided quest for the historical Jesus and the truth of the traditional Gospels
1996

Elizabeth the Queen

the life of a modern monarch
2012
Chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II, discussing her childhood, education, royal responsibilities, marriage, family challenges, and the tragedy and traditions of her life.

Dharma lion

a critical biography of Allen Ginsberg
1994

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