When Charles Darwin's life's work is in danger of being scooped by Alfred Wallace, one of his children is stricken by scarlet fever and one with diphtheria. His wife, Emma, is his rock, helping him through the turmoil. This story brings to life the compelling human story behind the publication of one of history's most influential theories.

Born into the servant class, Louisa Leyton rises from the scullery to become the best chef in Edwardian London and manager of the most elegant-- and discreet-- hotel in town. She learns the rules of society from powerful men captivated by her beauty, but she never sheds her Cockney accent or attitude. Based on the true story of Rosa Lewis, a cook who became the owner of the Cavendish Hotel and through her culinary skills, beauty, and connections,...

This remarkable film tells the story of Mark Twain's extraordinary life - full of rollicking adventure, stupendous success and crushing defeat, hilarious comedy and almost unbearable tragedy. Recounts Mark Twain's life told primarily through his own words. Includes interviews with Hal Holbrook, Arthur Miller, William Styron and many others.

It's the true American story of a legendary family feud, one that spanned decades and nearly launched a war between Kentucky and West Virginia. It chronicles a clash of clans that inspired passion, vengeance, courage, sacrifice, crimes and accusations, while forever transforming the two families and the region where they lived.

Tells the dramatic, little known story of one of the most compelling friend-ships in American history. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony were born into a world ruled entirely by men. By the time their lives were over, they had changed for the better the lives of a majority of American citizens. with superb live cinematography, compelling interviews and historical photographs never before seen onscreen. this powerful film provides an unforgettable...

The life of Martha Ballard, a frontier midwife in Maine, is reconstructed through her diary. She lived through the economic boom and bust, and political and social turmoil of the decades following the American Revolution.

Almanzo Wilder comes to Walnut Grove with his sister Eliza Jane, the new schoolteacher. The Ingalls decided to adopt Albert. Nels Oleson is reunited with his estranged circus-sideshow sister. Laura and Mary are held captive by escaped convicts. Albert and a friend accidentally set fire to the school for the blind. Almanzo proposes marriage to Laura.

Relive the Oleson's adoption of Nancy, and every endearing moment of season eight of the series, with restored and remastered picture and sound. Share memories with the Wilders and Ingalls when snowed in at Christmas, witness Almanzo's stroke and the birth of baby Rose, and behold Charles' faith as he pleads for his adopted son's life, in this completely uncut and unforgettable, 22-episode saga.

Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first time. With this unprecedented access, Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Robert Weide followed the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography. Exploring the ultimate "independent filmmaker's" writing habits, casting, directing, and relationship with...

Story of a woman with autism who accomplished a lot more than others even though it was not easy.