Best History Films of 2002
The Kid Stays in the Picture
Robert Evans' rise from ... legend has it Dustin Hoffman based his performance in Wag The Dog on Evans' reading style on the tape. [ best history films - 2002 ]
National Geographic: Lewis & Clark - Great Journey West
In 1804, two American ... a documentary produced by National Geographic Video which follows the incredible journey of these pioneering explorers. Jeff Bridges narrates. [ best history films - 2002 ]
My Sister Maria
Eighteen years after his ... camera to speak candidly about her life, and a suicide attempt which she refers to as her "first death." [ best history films - 2002 ]
American Experience: Ansel Adams - A Documentary Film
Ansel Adams chronicles the ... Adams was presented with the country's highest honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He died on April 22, 1984. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Shanghai Ghetto
In the late 1930s, ... their memories of the experience, while war historians discuss the impotence of the Shanghai refugees. Actor Martin Landau narrates. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election
Independent filmmakers Richard Ray ... decision. It explores the topic of voter rolls, ballot design, vote recounting, and the actions of the Supreme Court. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Mail Call: Season 01
R. Lee Ermey, the ... possible military gear of the future, the effectiveness of Marine camouflage, and the Stryker, the latest in Army vehicles. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Prisoner of Paradise
Kurt Gerron was an ... led him to both betrayal and his doom. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Feature Documentary. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Nazi Officer's Wife
Filmmaker Liz Garbus (The ... but her husband, even suppressing her own vital personality, and taking on the role of a subservient Aryan housewife. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Benjamin Franklin
This PBS documentary demonstrates ... Feore. Intended as a three-part miniseries, Benjamin Franklin ultimately aired in two segments, on November 19 and 20, 2002. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Space Station
Most people will never ... gravity's constraints and the vastness of space is an open sea of possibilities in this exhilarating and unforgettable adventure. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator
As a teenager growing ... successes and private failures. The film includes interviews with fellow skating legends Tony Hawk, Stacy Peralta, and Jason Jessee. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Revelations of the Bible: The Bible's Greatest Miracles
Using scientific research, The ... to put the program into biblical context. Could these events really have occurred? The program aims to find out. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Revelations of the Bible: The Bible's Greatest Secrets
Bible's Greatest Secrets Revealed ... home of the collapsed Tower of Babel, ill-fated Sodom, and the launching ground for the Ark of the Covenant. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Sedona: The Spirit of Wonder
The dramatic vistas and ... magic home after than special visit, or experience a remarkable natural wonder without the expense of a pricy vacation. [ best history films - 2002 ]
National Geographic: Inside the Vatican
The Vatican may be ... chapels which had never before been photographed to viewing by the public. Martin Sheen serves as host and narrator. [ best history films - 2002 ]
West Point: The First 200 Years
In 1802, an act ... behind America's most distinguished military academy, and the changes and challenges that point the way to West Point's future. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Cockettes
In the late '60s ... their scene interrelated with the booming San Francisco counterculture. The Cockettes was screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Amandla! A Revolution In Four-Part Harmony
Lee Hirsch spent nine ... look at political oppression and the courage required to fight it was screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. [ best history films - 2002 ]
National Geographic: Vietnam's Unseen War - Pictures from the Other Side
Many Americans think they ... an unusual perspective on the tragic consequences of the war, and how it shaped Vietnam's political and economic climate. [ best history films - 2002 ]
American Experience: War Letters - Stories of Courage, Longing and Sacrifice
One commonality that seems ... cast of distinguished performers, including Joan Allen, Edward Norton, Bill Paxton, Giovanni Ribisi, David Hyde Pierce, and many more. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Kamikaze in Color
Kralyevich Productions and Goldhil ... takes a look at several elements surrounding the Kamikazes with commentary by veterans from both sides of the war. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy
In the wake of ... Yew. Commanding Heights was based on the best-selling book of the same name by Daniel Yergin and Joseph Stanislaw. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Fashion Victim: The Killing of Gianni Versace
The shockwaves that followed ... Philippines to speak with Pete Cunanan and learn of the troubling personality issues that drove his son to murder. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Legend of King Arthur: In Search of King Arthur
The legends of King ... and why his story continues to appeal and compel so many people after such a long span of time. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Legend of King Arthur: In Search of Merlin
While Merlin the Magician ... be associated with King Arthur, and how the myth of the magician fueled the tales of the real-life King. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Komediant
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Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary
Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary ... Prize. The film was also shown at the 2002 Toronto Film Festival, and the 2002 New York Film Festival. [ best history films - 2002 ]
USS Arizona to USS Missouri: From Tragedy to Victory
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Civil War Life: Left For Dead
A common schoolteacher embarks ... and subsequent march to the sea, experiencing one of the most celebrated and controversial moments in American history firsthand. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Allies at War
The leadership and military ... able to set aside their differences for the good of humanity. Allies at War is narrated by Brian Dennehy. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Elvis: His Best Friend Remembers
Released to coincide with ... Graceland. Melding stills, home movies, archival appearances, narration and interviews, this documentary promises a wealth of heretofore unpublicized information. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Flights of Courage
Flights of Courage documents ... dogfights, Charles Lindbergh's non-stop flight from New York to Paris, and the beginnings of the U.S. Air Mail Service. [ best history films - 2002 ]
In Search of History: Frontier Doctors
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2000 Years of Christianity, Episode 7: By Faith Alone
Each segment of the ... DVD release of this title contains a suggested reading list for those wishing to learn more about the topic. [ best history films - 2002 ]
2000 Years of Christianity, Episode 8: Heaven and Hell
Each segment of the ... DVD release of this title contains a suggested reading list for those wishing to learn more about the topic. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Mini: The Complete Story
This video traces the ... enthusiasts. The DVD release of this documentary offers a still photo gallery showcasing the different models of the Mini. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Moby Dick: The True Story
In 1820, an 85-foot ... is based on a notebook by the ship's cabin boy that was lost for 100 years in an attic. [ best history films - 2002 ]
CNN Tribute: America Remembers - The Events of September 11th
Compiled from a two-part ... Many CNN journalists provide their own take on things, including Larry King, Paula Zahn, Wolf Blitzer, and Judy Woodruff. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Eastern Philosophy, Part 3
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Elvis and June: A Love Story
Before he became the ... of her family, Presely confidante George Klein, and two members of Elvis's original band, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend
This documentary on the ... life, including her marriages to James Dougherty, Joe Dimaggio, and Arthur Miller, and the beginning of her tumultuous career. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Russian Painters: The Classic Years
The documentary Russian Painters: ... movement in Russia. The works presented here underscore the primitive aspects of the art being crated during that time. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Russian Painters: The Impressionist Years
The documentary Russian Painters: ... some of the most respected artists of their time including Wassily Kandinsky, Boris Grigoriev, Konstantin Korovin, and Vasily Polenov. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Russian Painters: The Years of Art Nouveau
The documentary Russian Painters: ... the twentieth century. The film includes information on such famous artists as Alexander Benois, Marc Chagall, and Kazimir Malevich. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Civil War Life: Shot to Pieces
Mark Bussler's film Civil ... by enemy forces. He attempts to survive his squalid conditions as a POW because of his love for Agnes. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Last Dance
In 2001, author and ... Dance offers an intimate look at the creative process in action, as well as the striking ballet they produced. [ best history films - 2002 ]
NOVA: Galileo's Battle for the Heavens
Galileo Galilei was one ... illegitimate daughter in which he discusses his personal feelings about his work and the measures taken to silence him. [ best history films - 2002 ]
2000 Years of Christianity, Episode 13: Opportunities and Perils
Each segment of the ... DVD release of this title contains a suggested reading list for those wishing to learn more about the topic. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Famous Authors: Jonathan Swift
With his classic 1726 ... series, filmmakers offer a concise biography of the writer whose remarkable insight still remains relevant over two centuries later. [ best history films - 2002 ]
What Killed the Mega-Beasts?
What Killed the Mega ... Holdaway sees a Giant Moa grave in New Zealand, and Dr. David Burney investigates the gorilla-sized lemur in Madagascar. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Ghost Hunters, Vol. 1
Ghost Hunters is a ... on ghosts at the site of the battle of Marston Moor; and "The Phantom Schoolmaster," about a haunted school. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Ghost Hunters, Vol. 2
Ghost Hunters is a ... estate; "Ghosthunters at Work," about a haunted inn; and "Phantom Fisherman," about a fishing village disturbed by a "presence." [ best history films - 2002 ]
Ghost Hunters, Vol. 3
Ghost Hunters is a ... how a Catholic priest and a psychology professor work together to help banish a demon from a possessed person. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Trials of Henry Kissinger
This incisive documentary offers ... Haig, Walter Isaacson, Roger Morris, and Hitchens himself; predictably, Kissinger did not participate in the making of the picture. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Exile in Buyukada
Revolutionary theorist Leon Trotsky ... Buyukada is a documentary which examines this little-known chapter in Trotsky's life; actress and political activist Vanessa Redgrave narrates. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Mystery of Egypt
The ancient and unique ... the Nile along with two different audio options, "Pharaoh - The Miracle of Egypt" and "The Sound of Mysteries." [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Art of Mexico, Vol. 1: Ancient and Modern Traditions
Explore the rich tradition ... world of Mexican art also explores the wondrous sacred and ritual objects of both the Aztec and Mayan civilizations. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Art of Mexico, Vol. 2: The Painters
Known for combining the ... Baltasar de Echeve Orio, 19th century painter Jose Maria Estra, muralist Diego Rivera, and surrealist Frida Kahlo, among others. [ best history films - 2002 ]
National Geographic: The Search for Kennedy's PT 109
From National Geographic comes ... utilizes modern-day footage interspersed with archival materials, recreations, and interviews in order to explore the future president's heroic actions. [ best history films - 2002 ]
National Geographic: Lost Subs - Disaster at Sea
Originally aired in 2002 ... the K-19, Kurst, U.S.S. Thresher, and the U.S.S. Squalus each met their fate in the depths of the ocean. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Gods and Goddesses
The filmmakers at The ... the people who lived during those remarkable times and the lasting influence of the era on the modern world. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Inside Islam
Inside Islam traces the ... of the world's predominant religions, as well as the fastest growing. Inside Islam originally aired on the History Channel. [ best history films - 2002 ]
2000 Years of Christianity, Episode 9: God the Burdened
Werner Herzog helms God ... land, and shows how Christians branched out, both geographically and doctrinally, into various denominational sects, learning to cohabitate peaceably. [ best history films - 2002 ]
2000 Years of Christianity, Episode 10: Altar of Reason
The documentary series 2000 ... properties were relinquished, and -- as the 19th century reached its halfway point, Christians began lobbying for individual liberties. [ best history films - 2002 ]
1940s House [TV Series]
Assembled by the same ... of 2001, all three episodes of 1940s House were later broadcast on a single evening by America's PBS network. [ best history films - 2002 ]
National Geographic: Egypt Eternal - The Quest for Lost Tombs
Part of the National ... Egypt Eternal - The Quest for Lost Tombs offers footage of archaeologists making discoveries about Tutankhamun and Ramses II. [ best history films - 2002 ]
National Geographic: Into the Great Pyramid
Part of the National ... workers built the pyramids. Included is footage of the oldest known sarcophagus being opened in front of the cameras. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Ronald Reagan: A Legacy Remembered
For this up-close-and-personal TV ... decades after the Reagan regime, there is no middle ground so far as his friends and foes are concerned. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Among the tasks undertaken ... in with a traveling museum exhibit of photos and recordings, Unchained Memories was telecast during Black History Month, 2003. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Secret Lives: Hidden Children & Their Rescuers During WWII
As an infant at ... the festival rounds in 2002, winning an award at the Hamptons Film Festival before its theatrical release in 2003. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Biography: Donald Rumsfeld - Top Gun
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In Search of History: Captives
When white settlers began ... of the captives eventually refused to return to civilian life even when explicitly given the opportunity to do so. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Agronomist
The fifth in a ... of unrest and political fluctuation. Sadly, the documentary ends with an account of Dominique's assassination in April of 2000. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
Andy Warhol: The Complete ... 2002, 50 billboards were placed throughout London to promote the miniseries and the Warhol exhibition at the Tate Modern. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Red Stuff: The True Story of the Russian Race for Space
Despite the fact that ... open to exploration as never before, and many questions concerning its impressive space program are sure to be answered. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Berga: Soldiers of Another War
During the Battle of ... available on DVD include David McCullough interviewing Charles Guggenheim, outtakes from the film, and selected works by the director. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Terror From Within: The Untold Story Behind the Oklahoma City Bombing
Jason Van Vleet's documentary ... includes interviews with people who investigated the bombing, and the tape of the confession of one of the perpetrators. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Highwaymen: Florida's Outsider Artists
The outsider art of ... went into the vivid landscapes, frequently painted on wallboard, was undeniable and would later sell for thousands of dollars. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Jack the Ripper
One of the most ... of history's greatest mysteries and attempt to come to their own conclusions about who Jack the Ripper really was. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films
As the 1950s drew ... they began pre-packaging their worst-case driver scenarios in short films that were distributed nationwide throughout the '60s and '70s. [ best history films - 2002 ]
D-Day: The Battle That Liberated the World
Step onto the front ... spectacular awakening of the powerful United States war machine in the definitive retelling of history's most expansive military efforts. [ best history films - 2002 ]
S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine
The brutality of Cambodia's ... François Chalais at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival, and was also selected for the 2003 New York Film Festival. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Boys of 2nd Street Park
This award-winning documentary reunites ... January 21, 2003, at the Sundance Film Festival and later made its TV bow on the Showtime cable network. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Something to Cheer About
The first all-black high ... got their start by playing for the team that provided hope when it seemed that all had been lost. [ best history films - 2002 ]
B-17 Flying Legend
B 17 Flying Legend ... the planes in action, as well as footage of a few those now half-century old contraptions still lifting off. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Navigators
The award-winning documentary The ... and claim it for their respective countries. This release documents the many adventures and travails of their long journeys. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Facing Arthur
Facing Arthur documents the ... the enormity of the past, and are able to establish new bonds that may help to heal old wounds. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Nine Good Teeth
An entire century flashes ... mysterious murders - all told through the vivid recollections of the very woman who lived to experience them. . [ best history films - 2002 ]
Chartres Cathedral: A Scared Geometry
The documentary Chartres Cathedral: ... Cathedral: A Sacred Geometry is an essential document for all students of medieval architecture, Catholic liturgy, and Biblical history. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Berlin's Hidden History
Berlin's Hidden History features ... major structures as the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Brandenberg Gate became a major part of Berlin's identity. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Jesus: His Life, Mystery and Message
This program contains ten ... telling the story of Jesus's life and teachings. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Dead Men's Secrets: America and the Mob - Wartime Friends
This documentary analyzes the ... mob as part of a protection racket started by the mafia in order to shakedown the United States Government. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Spitfire
This program takes viewers ... takes a look at the Battle for Britain, the Merlin Engine, and other areas of interest surrounding WWII dogfighting. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Ronald Reagan: His Life and Legacy
Ronald Reagan: His Life ... career, the change in his political beliefs, his time as governor of California, and his eight years as commander-in-chief. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Story of Motoring
Story of Motoring offers ... era. Images of the most current road-ready machines are mixed in with archival footage of the early horseless carriage. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Story of the Triumph Bonneville
Following its inception in ... world-champion Bonneville riders as Freddie Cooper, Clyde Cardy, and Mick Barton, as well as interviews with The Ton-Up Boys. [ best history films - 2002 ]
America's Favorite Cars: Fabulous Fords of the 50's
This program takes a ... Ford's other lines, Mercury, Lincoln, and Edsel. Special attention is also paid to the popular Ford model, the Thunderbird. [ best history films - 2002 ]
America's Favorite Cars: The Complete Corvette 50th Anniversary
America's Favorite Cars: The ... hundreds of different Corvettes along with interviews given by some of the people who have test-driven the popular machines. [ best history films - 2002 ]
America's Favorite Cars: The Complete Mustang 40th Anniversary
Through commentary, vintage commercials ... footage, this documentary takes a look at the Ford Mustang on its 40th anniversary and explores its enduring appeal. [ best history films - 2002 ]
White Thunder
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From Remagen To the Elbe
In this full-color film ... fight comes home in this release featuring some of the only color footage of World War II in existence. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Clear the Skies: 9/11 Air Defense
The documentary Clear the ... that needed to be brought back down to the ground. The film includes interviews with pilots and government officials. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Aftermath: Unanswered Questions from 9/11
The failures and injustices ... between the perpetrators and the CIA, the allegations of constitutional violations brought about by The Patriot Act, and more. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Bombers and Bombing Raids 1939-1942
Bombers and Bombing Raids ... World War II. The film focuses on a variety of aircraft including the HE 111 and the Junkers 88. [ best history films - 2002 ]
German Fighter Aircraft of World War 2: 1939-1942
In this documentary exploring ... Fw-190 are detailed as historians discuss the missions they flew over such areas as France and the English Channel. [ best history films - 2002 ]
The Green Devils: The German Paratrooper Elite 1933-1941
Inspired to create a ... "fallschirmjaeger" truly realized their power on the battlefield during Operation Merkur - the invasion of Crete - in 1941. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Is It Real?: Da Vinci's Code
Dan Brown's best-selling novel ... of truth Brown's book holds, and why some believe that the descendants of Jesus exist to this very day. [ best history films - 2002 ]
Modern Marvels: The St. Louis Arch
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The British Empire in Color [TV Documentary Series]
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The Medals of World War II
Medals of World War ... of veterans discussing the frightening and disturbing events that earned them medals of commendation and bravery from the government. [ best history films - 2002 ]
