Four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics made Jesse Owens a global symbol of human excellence and a rebuke to Nazi ideology. This is the story of Jesse Owens.
Co-founder of the Beatles, peace activist and solo icon, John Lennon shaped modern music and culture in ways still felt today. This is the story of John Lennon.
The first Prime Minister of the independent Congo, Patrice Lumumba became a global symbol of African liberation and a martyr after his assassination in 1961. This is his story.
From the manic energy of Mork to the quiet depth of an Oscar-winning therapist, Robin Williams was one of the most gifted performers of his generation. This is his story.
From a breakout role in Thelma and Louise to an acting Oscar and producing Best Picture winners, Brad Pitt built one of Hollywood's most enduring careers. This is his story.
The Hand of God, the Goal of the Century, a World Cup carried almost single-handedly, and a life of dazzling highs and painful lows. This is the story of Diego Maradona.
The best-selling female recording artist of all time, a master of reinvention who shaped pop music, fashion and culture for forty years. This is the story of Madonna.
He renamed his country Burkina Faso, the land of upright people, and in four short years made it a symbol of African self-determination. This is the story of Thomas Sankara.
He turned the Gold Coast into Ghana, the first sub-Saharan colony to win independence, and became the foremost champion of Pan-Africanism. This is the story of Kwame Nkrumah.
The youngest heavyweight champion in history, a man who inspired genuine fear in opponents, and a life of dramatic falls and comebacks. This is the story of Mike Tyson.