Burns, Ken, 1953-

10 episodes tracing the history of jazz from its roots in the African-American community of New Orleans to its heights and continuing presence.

Gives brief overviews of all the United States presidents.

Gives brief overviews of all the United States presidents.

This videodisc explores the extraordinary story of what happens when a freedom-loving nation outlaws the sale of intoxicating liquor, and the disastrous unintended consequences that follow. The utterly relevant cautionary tale raises profound questions about the proper role of government and the limits of legislating morality. When the country goes dry in 1920, after a century of debate, millions of law-abiding Americans become lawbreakers overnight.

Provides an overview of the history of jazz music with a focus on the individual musicians who helped shape its development.