Imagine: John Lennon

Imagine: John Lennon 1988

6.90

The biography of former Beatle, John Lennon—narrated by Lennon himself—with extensive material from Yoko Ono's personal collection, previously unseen footage from Lennon's private archives, and interviews with David Bowie, his first wife Cynthia, second wife Yoko Ono and sons Julian and Sean.

1988

This Is Elvis

This Is Elvis 1981

7.00

Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to him. This biographical docu-drama features rare footage of Elvis and dramatically recreated scenes from Elvis' life.

1981

The Incredible World of James Bond

The Incredible World of James Bond 1965

6.00

This promotional film was aired on American television on 26 November 1965, one month before the release of Thunderball (1965). Narrated by Alexander Scourby, the 48 minute documentary aired as a one hour special. It included footage of the filming at Silverstone Racetrack, Northamptonshire and of the fight aboard the Disco Volante at Pinewood Studios; media coverage of Martine Beswick, Luciana Paluzzi and Claudine Auger; and archive footage of Ian Fleming at 'Goldeneye', Jamaica.

1965

Victory at Entebbe

Victory at Entebbe 1976

5.00

The film is based on an actual event: Operation Entebbe and the freeing of Israeli hostages at Entebbe Airport (now Entebbe International Airport) in Uganda.

1976

Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald

Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald 1993

6.20

The story of the widow of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of shooting President Kennedy. Via flashbacks, the story traces the woman's life from her days in Russia, the turmoil following the assassination, raising her family, and coming to grips with the fact that she too may have been a pawn in a grand conspiracy.

1993

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow 1981

7.10

Hosted by Orson Welles, this documentary utilizes a grab bag of dramatized scenes, stock footage, TV news clips and interviews to ask: Did 16th century French astrologer and physician Nostradamus actually predict such events as the fall of King Louis XVI, the rise of Napoleon, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? And are there prophecies that have yet to come true?

1981

Four Days In November

Four Days In November 1964

6.00

1964 American documentary film about the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

1964

Roots: The Gift

Roots: The Gift 1988

7.30

On Christmas Eve 1770, a young African warrior, who three years prior had been captured and sold into slavery in America, leads a desperate group of runaway slaves as they attempt to reach freedom in the North.

1988

I Will Fight No More Forever

I Will Fight No More Forever 1975

6.40

Pursued by 2,000 US soldiers and cavalry, Chief Joseph leads his tribe of 800 Nez Perce on a 1,700 mile journey across the West and towards Canada. Based on the true story of the westward expansion of the United States and the military force used to displace Native Americans from their lands.

1975

The Betty Ford Story

The Betty Ford Story 1987

1

This biographical film was based on the book The Times of My Life written by Chris Chase and Betty Ford.

1987

The Really Big Family

The Really Big Family 1966

1

The Really Big Family is a 1966 American documentary film directed by Alexander Grasshoff about the Dukes family of Seattle, who had 18 children. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

1966

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich 1968

8.00

This documentary showcases Hitler's strategy for conquering hearts and minds by exploiting people's capacity to hate, something as relevant in our time as it seems to have been in his. This is a lesson which is especially worth remembering at this point in history.

1968

Bed of Lies

Bed of Lies 1992

1

Dramatization of the true-life story of a woman who fights for custody of her children while awaiting trial for the murder of her husband, who happens to have been the son of the powerful ex-governor of Texas.

1992

The Legend of Marilyn Monroe

The Legend of Marilyn Monroe 1966

6.40

The Legend of Marilyn Monroe is a 1966 American documentary film chronicling the life and career of actress Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Terry Sanders, and narrated by John Huston.

1966

The Bold Men

The Bold Men 1965

1

A documentary about men who are courageous enough to risk their lives undertaking challenges, sports-related and not, that are at the limit of human capabilities.

1965

Men of the Dragon

Men of the Dragon 1974

1

Two men and a woman, all friends and martial arts experts, visit Hong Kong, where they grew up. When the woman disappears, the men find out that she has been kidnapped by white slavers, and find themselves battling a gang of kung-fu killers in an attempt to rescue their friend.

1974

Let My People Go: The Story of Israel

Let My People Go: The Story of Israel 1965

1

Survey of Zionist history: Theodor Herzl's idea of creating a Jewish state; the return to Palestine; Allenby entering Jerusalem; Tel Aviv, 1933; the growth of Nazism in Europe and immigration to Mandatory Palestine; Arab riots in Mandatory Palestine; illegal immigration; Cyprus detention camps; Warsaw Ghetto; UNSCOP 1947; UN partition vote in 1947; the end of British mandate; Declaration and War of Independence 1948.

1965

The 500 Pound Jerk

The 500 Pound Jerk 1973

1

An advertising man's dream of turning a huge hillbilly into an Olympic weightlifting champion is set back when the hillbilly falls for a Russian gymnast.

1973

The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau

The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau 1966

1

This unusual film, narrated by Orson Welles, records the day-by-day events in the lives of six oceanauts who, in an unique experiment, spent 27 days 328 feet below the surface of the Mediterranean. The experiment originated with the French scientist and explorer, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, on whose work the idea of oceanic exploration is based. The film shows the preparation and training needed for the expedition and the working conditions both inside and outside Conshelf Three, a specially made steel bubble which served as home and laboratory.

1966