From civil rights activist to recovering addict to the most commercially successful actor of all time, Samuel L. Jackson took an extraordinary road to stardom. This is his story.
The founder of the Green Belt Movement and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari Maathai linked ecology, democracy and women's rights. This is her story.
One of the most influential voices in the history of soul music, Marvin Gaye redefined what popular music could say about love, war and the human spirit. This is his story.
Known to millions as Zik of Africa, Nnamdi Azikiwe was a journalist and nationalist who helped lead Nigeria to independence and became the first president of the republic. This is his story.
A child of the industry who fell to addiction and prison before becoming Iron Man and an Oscar winner, Robert Downey Jr. lived one of Hollywood's great redemption stories. This is his story.
A World Cup winner, a two-time World Player of the Year, and the man who made even Real Madrid fans applaud, Ronaldinho brought magic and joy back to football. This is his story.
An Oscar-winning actress, a timeless fashion icon, and a devoted UNICEF ambassador, Audrey Hepburn lived a life of grace and purpose. This is her story.
The first woman to be elected head of state in Africa, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf led Liberia's recovery from civil war and won the Nobel Peace Prize. This is her story.
Singer, actor and cultural force, Frank Sinatra was the most influential popular vocalist of the twentieth century and an Oscar-winning film star. This is his story.
In 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in modern Major League Baseball, breaking a barrier that had stood for decades and helping to ignite a movement. This is his story.