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Thurgood Marshall

Supreme Court Justice
1992
Examines the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to be appointed an associate justice of the highest court in the United States.

Malcolm X

militant black leader
1992
The story of the Black Muslim, Malcolm X, who became a leader of a movement to unite black people throughout the world.

Inventors

2010
Profiles the life and achievements of well-known inventors such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and the Wright brothers.

A talk with Johanna Hurwitz

1997
The author of "Aldo Applesauce" talks about her life and work, introduces viewers to her pet cat, and reads from the very first book she wrote as a little girl.

A talk with Todd Strasser

2003
Presents a visit with Todd Strasser, author of the "Help, I'm Trapped" series, in which he discusses his work and influences.

A talk with Robert Munsch

2003
Presents a visit with Robert Munsch, author of "Love You Forever" and other children's books, in which he discusses his life, writing, and inspirations.

General George Washington

1992
An animated exploration of George Washington's life and accomplishments, discussing his leadership in the Revolutionary War and service as America's first president.

Standing up for freedom

the story of Rosa Parks
2008
The story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott which ignited the American Civil Rights movement is told through archival footage, maps and historical reenactments.

Barack Obama

the story of our 44th president
2009
Follows the events, people, and places who influenced President Barack Obama's life from his childhood in Hawaii to the Presidency of the United States.

Thomas Jefferson

2003
Chronicles the life of founding father Thomas Jefferson, covering his early years in colonial Virginia, his writing of the Declaration of Independence, and his presidency.

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