In Their Own Words
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S1 E1 - Queen Elizabeth
August 31, 201555minFollow Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable life, from youth to her uncle Edward VIII's abdication, and her father's coronation as King George VI. She defines the role of a modern monarch, leading the Royal Family through the challenges of post-war reconstruction, decolonization, conflicts in South Africa, Northern Ireland and The Falklands, and the difficult days after Princess Diana's death.Free trial of PBS Documentaries or buyS1 E2 - Muhammad Ali
September 7, 201555minFollow Muhammad Ali's rise from Louisville, Kentucky to international fame, as key events unfolded in Ali's life, including his stunning conversion to Islam and change of name, his dramatic stand against the Vietnam draft, his three-year exile from the ring, his legendary comeback fights, his courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and his inspirational reemergence at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.This title is unavailable due to expired rightsS1 E3 - Jim Henson
September 14, 201555minFollow Jim Henson's career as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific, and influential artists of his time. Witness his early television work with the Muppets, his commercial work in the late 1950s and early 1960s, his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.This title is unavailable due to expired rights
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