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Go like hell

Ford, Ferrari, and their battle for speed and glory at Le Mans
2009
Describes the battle between Ford and Ferrari in the 1960s, and Ford's determination to not only beat Ferrari at his own game, but bring attention to the failing Ford Motor Company at the same time.

Roy Lichtenstein

1983
Profiles the work of Roy Lichtenstein and discusses how he uses his artwork to immitate commercial products and comic strips.

Years of upheaval

1982
Recalls the turbulent years of the second administration of Richard Nixon.

Rivers

1972

Stopping bullets with a thread

Stephanie Kwolek and her incredible invention
2008
Explains how scientist Stephanie Kwolek invented Kevlar, the super-strong thread that is used to make bullet-proof vests and other protective gear.

Henry Kissinger

1986
A biography of the German immigrant whose family came to the United States to escape Nazi persecution of Jews and who served this country as secretary of state under two Presidents.

Sky high

the true story of Maggie Gee
2009
An illustrated biography of Maggie Gee, one of only two Chinese American women to serve in the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II.

Roy Lichtenstein

the artist at work
1994
Discusses the work of pop artist Roy Lichtenstein and describes how he develops a painting from original idea to finished piece.

Cobra

the total performer
1993
Discusses the history and dynamics of the vehicle remembered as one of the finest, purest sports cars ever built. Uses color photographs to detail the history of the car.

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