A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.

The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.

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Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.

The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".

“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.

The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".

A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.