new york

Follows eight talented teenagers on their way to stardom through four years at Manhattan's High School for the Performing Arts.

Coach Carter: Former Richmond High School basketball star Ken Carter returns to his alma mater as their coach and immediately sets down high standards of accountability that are soon challenged by the players, the school, and the community.

Liz Murray, who was homeless at the age of fifteen and had drug-addicted parents, reflects on how she overcame obstacles and eventually attended Harvard University.

Ah-Kim Chang and her mother immigrate to Brooklyn, where they work for Kim's Aunt Paula in a Chinatown clothing factory earning barely enough to keep them alive; however, Kim's perseverance and hard work earns her a place at an elite private school where she is befriended by Annette, who helps her adjust to American culture.

Liz Murray, who was homeless at the age of fifteen and had drug-addicted parents, reflects on how she overcame obstacles and eventually attended Harvard University.

Sophie Caco, a child who was born of rape, leaves Haiti at the age of twelve to join her mother in New York City, where they both battle with the results of sexual abuse.

Chronicles the life of fashion designer Vera Wang, discussing her childhood, skating career, drive for perfection, dress designs, and impact on the wedding industry.

Ten-year-old Albie has never been the smartest, tallest, best at gym, greatest artist, or most musical in his class, as his parents keep reminding him, but new nanny, Calista, helps him uncover his strengths and take pride in himself.

Lucas has to tell his dad's friend Benny, a firefighter and former football star, that his parents do not want him playing football anymore, and he takes the train into New York City to talk to Benny, but everything changes when the Twin Towers are attacked.

Katani goes to New York City to be in a fashion show; but is upset to learn she can only invite one friend.