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Melvin B. Tolson is a professor at Wiley College in Texas. Wiley is a small African-American college. In 1935, Tolson inspired students to form the school's first debate team. Tolson turns a group of underdog students into a historically elite debate team which goes on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.

In 1863, a man returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher, his father's killer and gang rival.

The mysterious Vianne and her child arrive in an old-fashioned French town at the beginning of Lent and open a chocolate shop. Her chocolates seem to have a strong effect on the startled, puritanical villagers, who abandon themselves to temptation and happiness.

Bored and lonely after his family moves from Berlin to a place called "Out-With" in 1942, Bruno, the son of a Nazi officer, befriends a boy in striped pajamas who lives behind a wire fence. Based on the book by John Boyne.

Explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham.

Biographical version of Anne Frank's life between 1939 when Holland was occupied, until her death at Auschwitz in 1945.

The true story behind the filming of "The life of General Villa," an early silent film that featured footage from actual battles fought by Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa.

Compilation of CNN's coverage of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and the months that followed. Documentary gives minute-by-minute account of the events as they developed, as well as a look at the aftermath. Also presents personal recollections from CNN's Larry King, PaulaZahn, Aaron Brown, et al. as well as from those who worked behind the scenes.

The human and humorous side of Father Christmas is displayed, as this grouchy Englishman tries to be a world traveller, finally returning with relief to his home duties.

Through satellite images, Doppler radar, and storm footage, this program examines hurricanes and tornadoes; how they form and the destruction they cause.