Mike Barnicle

An intimate portrait of recently retired Congressman Barney Frank, one of our most well-known and least understood political figures, this documentary alternates between deeply personal moments and the inner workings of our political process. Rare archival material and interviews reveal the emotional pain and harmful effects of a closeted life, the relief of coming out and the triumph of love through the Congressman's historic same-sex marriage. Frank's journey is our country's journey, a classic American story about a dedicated public servant who never loses hope.

Directors Jonathan Alter, John Block and Steve McCarthy bring New York columnists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill’s courageous writing to life, celebrating the acclaimed journalists and the city they loved.

Un jeune avocat écologiste, Bill McKay, présente sa candidature aux élections sénatoriales en Californie. Son entrée en politique est d'autant plus facile que son père, John McKay, est gouverneur de l'Etat. Bill commence par afficher haut et fort ses convictions démocrates et gagne rapidement l'estime des électeurs. Sa franchise, sa simplicité et ses idéaux séduisent. Mais Crocker Jarmon, son adversaire, qui connaît bien les arcanes de la politique, se défend vigoureusement. Bill laisse alors son père et ses conseillers organiser pour lui une campagne électorale classique et spectaculaire, qui lui vaut en fait un flot de critiques savamment utilisées par Jarmon...

The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in each era. Writers, historians, players, baseball personnel, and fans review key events and the significance of the game in America's history.

This two-part sequel to the 1994 series Baseball continues the story of America's national pastime from the early 1990s to 2010. This transformational period leads off with the 1994 players' strike. Other key developments and milestones include the increasing dominance of Latino and Asian players who truly turn the game international; skyrocketing profits; the Red Sox' historic World Series victory; the astonishing feats of Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Barry Bonds; and the revelations about performance-enhancing drugs that cast a shadow over many athletic accomplishments.