Impact biography

Documents the life of Cuba's charismatic leader, from his early days as a revolutionary to the present, and examines his economic and social reforms.

Biography of the noted jazz trumpeter discussing his life, relationships, professional career, and creative influences.

Examines the life and political career of Lyndon B. Johnson, and explains how his foreign policy failures overrode the successes of his domestic programs.

A biography of the Algerian-born, French existential novelist, dramatist, and essayist.

Recounts the life and career of the musician and composer who helped to define jazz music.

The story of America's most famous composer of ragtime music.

Examines the personal life and musical career of the famous jazz trumpeter and singer known as Satchmo.

Examines the life and work of Coretta Scott King including her growing years, education, marriage with Martin Luther King, Jr., and her involvement with the civil rights movement to end racial injustice.

Discusses the personal life and sports career of the African-American tennis champion, Arthur Ashe, as well as his struggles with racism and AIDS.

Examines Poland's history, with particular emphasis on the role of Lech Walesa, the former labor leader who was elected president in 1990.