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Andrew Young, champion of the poor

1983
Profiles the life of the African-American leader who stood in the forefront of the major civil and human rights movements of our time, served as the ambassador to the United Nations in the Carter administration, and who now serves as the mayor of Atlanta.

Ray Kroc, mayor of McDonaldland

1980
A biography of the man whose assembly line methods of preparing food revolutionized the restaurant business and gave birth to the McDonald restaurant chain.

Walt Disney

when dreams come true
1985
A biography of Walter Elias Disney, whose enormous successes as a creator of animated films, of nature films, and of theme amusement parks have brought people's dreams and fantasies to life.

Raffi

the children's voice
1989
Presents the life and career of the popular Canadian performer, discussing his albums, concerts, and latest projects.

Alan Shepard, the first American in space

1979
Traces the life of the first American in space from his New England boyhood to his walk on the moon.

Walter Mondale

serving all the people
1984
A biography of the Minnesota Democrat who served as a United States Senator and as Vice-President under Jimmy Carter before organizing his own campaign for election to the presidency in 1984.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

1994
A biography of Arnold Schwarzenegger, focusing on his career as a bodybuilder and movie star.

Leonard Nimoy

a star's trek
1988
Examines the life of the actor who became popular as Mr. Spock on the television series "Star Trek" and later branched out into writing poetry and directing some of the "Star Trek" films.

Bo Jackson

baseball/football superstar
1991
A biography of the man who overcame a childhood of poverty to become one of the great stars of professional baseball and football.

Hammer

2 legit 2 quit
1992
A biography of the popular musician known as M.C. Hammer, who was the first rap performer to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

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