History
Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story
The summer Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald met a mystery millionaire who threw extravagant parties inspired one of the world’s most beloved novels: The Great Gatsby. Discover the untold story of the real-life Jay Gatsby himself. Narrated by famous actor Keir Dullea.
Starring: Sam Waterston (Grace & Frankie), Bobbie Lanahan (Granddaughter of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald), Charles Scribner III (Fitzgerald’s publisher), Barbara Probst Solomon (New Yorker author), Keir Dullea (2001: A Space Odyssey)
Directed By: Robert Steven Williams
Produced By: Robert Steven Williams
Genre(s): History, Arts
FORMAT: HD
Runtime: (71 Min), YEAR: 2020
Color of Medicine, The: The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital
The rise and fall of what would become the number one African-American hospital in the world. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Homer G. Phillips Hospital provided state-of-the-art medical training to over two-thirds of all African-American physicians and nurses in the US and abroad from 1937 to 1979. While its founder was mysteriously killed, the hospital in his name thrived during the most turbulent of segregated times, allowing so many people of color to achieve greatness for the benefit of humankind.
Starring: Dr. Homer G. Phillips (Activist), Dr. Earle U. Robinson Jr. (Father 1st graduating class), Rebecca Robinson (Grandfather and Father trained at hospital), Dr. LaSalle Doheny Laffal Jr. (First Black President of the American Cancer Society)
Directed By: Brian Shackelford , Joyce Fitzpatrick
Produced By: Brian Shackelford , Joyce Fitzpatrick
Genre(s): History, Civil Rights
FORMAT: HD
Runtime: (109 Min), YEAR: 2020
World's Most Dangerous Paper Route
Witness the story of the unsung heroes who write and photograph for the Stars and Stripes military newspaper as well as those who deliver the newspaper to soldiers in Afghanistan along the world’s most dangerous paper route.
Starring: Steven Berger (Colonel, Commander – Area Support Group), Dylan Grace (Sgt., 371st Sustainment Brigade), Steve Kroft (Narrator, former Stars and Stripes journalist), Casey McMurray (Sgt., 371st Sustainment Brigade), Robert Riceman (Stars and Stripes distribution Manager)
Directed By: Matthew Hausle
Produced By: Steven C. Barber
Genre(s): Biography, History, Military
FORMAT: HD & 5.1
Runtime: (90 Min), YEAR: 2019
Duchess of Windsor: The Woman Who Stole the King's Heart, The
Willis Simpson was born in 1896 but was way ahead of her time. She was a socialite with modern ideas. She cut her hair short, went to parties and had an affair with the then Prince Edward, who was to eventually become King Edward VIII. Edward was so infatuated with Willis that he became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily abdicate the throne to marry a twice divorced lady who was not from a royal family. One can say that this was a true love story, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor grew old together…and lived happily ever after
Starring: Hosted by Scott Watkins and Tom Morris and with interviews from Hugo Vickers (Biographer to Queen Elizabeth), Jacques Kelly (Columnist), Benjamin Preston Rich (Grandson of Mayor James H. Preston), Joan Carter Jermakian (Alumnae Director, Oldfields School), Diana Daily (Relative of the Duchess), Philip Baty (Duchess of Windsor Museum) and Alexandra Deutsch (Curator at Maryland Historical Society)
Directed By: Douglas B. Maddox
Produced By: Douglas B. Maddox
Genre(s): Biography, History, Royals
FORMAT: HD
Runtime: (45 Min), YEAR: 2017
Battle Of Dunkirk: From Disaster to Triumph
The events that unfolded at Dunkirk remain one of the greatest stories in human history. In a race against time, over eight hundred defenseless private boats crossed the English Channel to rescue the stranded soldiers from the inferno at the beaches of Dunkirk. Examine the extraordinary personal bravery of individual veterans – from moments of fear and chaos, to their uplifting stories of heroism and sacrifice in a battle that changed the course of WWII.
Directed By: Sonia Anderson
Produced By: SEIS Imagery Limited
Genre(s): Military, History
FORMAT: HD
Runtime: (70 min), YEAR: 2018
From War To Wisdom
Decorated veterans experience trauma returning to civilian life after their adrenaline-filled experiences in war have ended. And so their new mission begins, serving other veterans on the home front and changing the world for the better.
Starring: FEATURED VETERANS: Josh Hisle, Scott Blakely, Edward Smith, Jared Vrazel, Frank Weston, Matt Lorscheider, Nick Salcedo, Justin Oxenrider, Hans Palmer, Rick Pickeral, Kenny Bass, Ragtime, Travis Elfgren, Josh Rivers, Tyler Engel, Mark Llano, and Mike Whiter.
Directed By: Josh Hisle, Daniel R. Collins
Genre(s): History, Military
FORMAT: HD & 5.1
Runtime: (104 Min), YEAR: 2017
You Belong To Me: Sex, Race and Murder in the South
Ruby McCollum’s landmark case haunted jurors for decades. This is the story of an African-American woman who killed a prominent white doctor/ Senator-elect in Live Oak, Florida, after being subjected to years of sexual abuse. Remarkable secrets and terrible truths were revealed during her trial and incarceration, which paved the way for change in our society.
Starring: Sam McCollum, Jr (son), Tracy Long (granddaughter), Henry Curtis Aue (juror)
Directed By: John Cork
Produced By: Jude Hagin, Hilary Saltzman, Kitty Potapow, Lisa van Eyssen
Genre(s): Crime, History, Current Affairs, Civil Rights
FORMAT: HD
Runtime: (88 Min), YEAR: 2014
To Go Viking
Follow the spectacular journey of a Viking Age group, as they make their way across Europe, where they participate in massive-scale viking reenactments and a series of epic competitive battles, including full contact fighting.
Starring: Philip Burthem, Clinton Dale, Joseph Eckwahl, Carl Edmonds, Igor Gorewicz, Dean Hobbs
Directed By: Matt Poitras
Produced By: Matt Poitras
Genre(s): History, Lifestyle
FORMAT: HD
Runtime: (95 Min), YEAR: 2014
When the World Breaks
In 1929 the world was launched into the darkest time in modern economic history. That same year, Ernest Hemingway wrote: "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places." Depression-era life and art come alive with rare film clips and personal stories from survivors.
Starring: Jerry Stiller (Actor, Seinfeld), Mickey Rooney (Actor, Breakfast At Tiffany's), Phyllis Diller (Actress and Comedienne), Ray Bradbury (Author, Fahrenheit 451), Art Linkletter (Radio Personality), Hugh Downs (Game Show Host), Buzz Aldrin (Astronaut), Jesse Jackson (Activist), Jack LaLanne (TV Host, Nutrition Expert), Monty Hall (Game Show Host)
Directed By: Hans Fjellestad
Produced By: Joe Mundo, Jason Sallee
Genre(s): History, Lifestyle
FORMAT: HD
Runtime: (88 Min), YEAR: 2010
Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story
Delve into the history behind Les Miserables, which is one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century, one of the greatest musical stage plays of the twentieth century, and now one of the greatest box office successes of the twenty-first century.
Starring: Interviews with Cameron Mackintosh (Producer), Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean), Tom Hooper (Director), Nick Jonas (Gavroche in 2003 & Marius Pontmercy in 2010 London West End), Anne Hathaway (Fantine), Isabelle Allen (Young Cosette) and more!
Directed By: Alan Byron
Produced By: Cameron Mackintosh
Genre(s): Arts, History
FORMAT: HD
Runtime: (60 Min), YEAR: 2013
