1934-

Recounts the story of the murder of seven people in Los Angeles in 1969 and the trial and conviction of the Manson "family" for the murders.

In the days before performance-enhancing substances, the great Hank Aaron hit a career-record 755 home runs, a mark he held for 33 years. Today, his remarkable talent and his fine character have made him one of the most highly regarded athletes in sports.

Explores how professional basketball was impacted by the racial tensions of the 1960s, using the stories of star players Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to demonstrate how the game, and its players, evolved in response to those tensions.

Presents a biography of legendary basketball great for the Boston Celtics, Bill Russell, and chronicles his childhood in the segregated south, his education and career which included two NCAA titles, Olympic gold medal, and eleven NBA championships, and later years as coach and general manager.

Chronicles the life of English primatologist Jane Goodall, discussing her work with chimpanzees in Tanzania and her significance in scientific history.

Tells the story behind Hank Aaron's 715th home run in 1974, discussing the reasons why he decided to break baseball legend Babe Ruth's record, the controversies that surrounded his quest, and the consequences of his achievement for African-Americans and society as a whole.

Presents the letters of wildlife researcher Jane Goodall spanning 1966-99, the period during which she made disturbing discoveries about chimpanzee behavior--warfare and murder among them--gave birth to a son, divorced and remarried, dealt with the guerrilla-kidnapping of some of her students, and suffered the loss of her second husband to cancer.

A biography of the scientist who brought his passion for astronomy to the public through his television appearances on the "Tonight Show," his television series "Cosmos," and the feature film "Contact.".

Story of Lois Duncan's search for the truth behind her eighteen year old daughter's brutal death while driving alone in her car.

A biography of the African-American poet, playwright, and political activist (formerly Leroi Jones), who was a leading member of the 'Beat Generation.'.