biography

A look at the life and work of 20th century American author John Steinbeck, whose writing encompssed subjects such as the economically depressed, the sea, and traveling.

Explores the last five years of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life, highlighting his work for causes beyond the civil rights movement.

Portays two sides of Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the U.S., exploring his unconventional opening of the White House to blue collar workers and his oversight of the forced removal of Native American tribes, and examines other controversial opinions he held during his eight years in office.

This documentary looks not only at how his talent, style and imagination have shaped all of our lives, but also at the influences that shaped and molded the man himself. Through interviews with the people who worked closely with him or chronicled his life, we gain unique insight into what made him tick. In a never before broadcast, exclusive interview, Steve Jobs expounds his own philosophy of life, and offers advice to us all on changing our own lives.

Features four separate programs each of which explores different aspects of the life and works of Rembrandt van Rijn. Rembrandt, Dutch painter, draftsman, and etcher of the 17th century, was a giant in the history of art.

A biographical profile of nineteenth-century American author Mark Twain, discussing his youth growing up along the Mississippi River, his schooling, his careers as a printer, journalist, and river boat captain, and the influences his varied experiences had on his writing.

"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Nicki Minaj, covering her early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes"--Google Books.

"A . . . picture book based on the true story of Rosa Bonheur, the nineteenth-century French artist who defied gender expectations and changed the art world with her realistic animal paintings"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Beyonce?, covering her early life, her career, and her impact on music and culture.

A biography of hip-hop artist Cardi B, covering her early life, her career, and her impact on music and culture.