biographical films

The story of an old man, professor of sociology, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying from ALS. He tells a former student, Mitch Albom, about dying, living and what's important in life.

Fictionalized biography of Mahatma Gandi, India's man of peace, which follows his life from his simple beginnings as a lawyer in South Africa to his struggle to free India from colonial rule.

True story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.

Surveys over 350 historically-based films produced in movie history including those on American wars, George Custer, the Alamo, sports films, entertainers, and politicians; and analyzes their historical accuracy, value, and political and cultural influences.