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Pope Francis

Pope Francis

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Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry

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Princess Diana

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Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

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Elon Musk

Elon Musk

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Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel

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The Beginning of the End

The Beginning of the End

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Faith in Redemption

Faith in Redemption

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Childhood in the South

Childhood in the South

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A Fairytale Wedding: Diana and Charles

A Fairytale Wedding: Diana and Charles

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Growing Tensions in the Marriage

Growing Tensions in the Marriage

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Bringing Attention to AIDS

Bringing Attention to AIDS

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In Their Own Words

Jim Henson

Season 1 Episode 3

Follow Jim Henson’s career, from his early television work with the Muppets in the 1950s to his commercial work and network appearances, his breakthrough with "Sesame Street" and “The Muppet Show,” his fantasy films and his sudden death in 1990.

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Season 2 Episode 6
Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel’s life story reveals the woman behind the veil.
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Elon Musk
Elon Musk's story is about a thrilling 21st century "Iron Man" come alive.
Jimmy Carter
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Season 2 Episode 4
Jimmy Carter
Get a revealing new look at the life of former President Jimmy Carter.
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Princess Diana
Explore how Princess Diana evolved into one of the most impactful icons of our time.
Chuck Berry
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Chuck Berry
Meet the legend, music, and man who is regularly credited as the father of rock and roll.
Pope Francis
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Season 2 Episode 1
Pope Francis
See the experiences that led Pope Francis to the highest office in the Catholic church.
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