Keyword: inspiring story

Wu-Tang: An American Saga

7.9

2019

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The show tracks the Wu Tang Clans formation, a vision of Bobby Diggs, who strives to unite a dozen young Black men who are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.

Becoming

6

2020

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The origin stories of 10 athletes, entertainers, and musicians. Each episode centers around a visit to the celebrity’s hometown, touring important locations central to their upbringing. A supporting cast of family members, coaches, teachers, mentors and friends are interviewed, sharing rarely heard anecdotes and insights into the star’s “becoming” story.

Something the Lord Made

8.3

2004

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A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.

Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

8.5

2025

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In 1908, Alma Richards, an eighth-grader, quits school to work as a ranch hand. A chance meeting with a professor motivates him to resume his education, leading him to compete in high jump at the Stockholm Olympics and win a gold medal.

Mr. Burton

7.2

2025

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The story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkins-son of a boozy miner- and an English teacher who recognized his talent, Philip Burton. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced.

A Republic Song

7.4

2024

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In 1930s Turkey, a handful of young, talented and determined people strive to realize an artistic revolution in a fledgling country.

Full Circle

7.3

2023

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Faced with a traumatic injury that leaves you permanently disabled, how would you reinvent yourself? Trevor Kennisons life was forever altered by a broken back - for worse and for better, in equal measures.

Touchback

6.5

2011

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A man looks back 15 years to the injury that ended his career as a promising high-school football player.

Manny

7.2

2014

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World Champion. Congressman. Father. Manny Pacquiao fights any obstacle that comes his way. As his home country of 100 million people watches his every move, the question now is: what bridge is too far for Manny?

Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me

8.3

2018

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This documentary explores the rise of Teddy Pendergrass, the first male African American artist to record five consecutive platinum albums against the backdrop of 1960s America, and his comeback after a life-changing accident.