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Vladimir Putin

2003
Examines the life of Russian president Vladimir Putin, discussing his childhood, his work as a counterintelligence spy for the KGB, and his efforts to find another way to serve his country after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Roseanne

1998
Chronicles the life of the famous television star and her struggles to overcome many obstacles, including alleged child abuse, teen pregnancy, institutionalization, and mental instability.

Salle

1987

Christopher Reeve

2002
An easy-to-read biography of the actor Christopher Reeve, noting the accident that left him paralyzed.

Last chance to see

1990
An author and a zoologist travel around the world in search of exotic, endangered creatures.

Christopher Reeve

triumph over tragedy
2000
A biography of the actor famous for playing Superman, discussing his activities before and after the accident that paralyzed him as well as his work as activist for environmental causes, artistic and human rights, and disability rights.

Learning about courage from the life of Christopher Reeve

1999
A brief biography of the actor famous for playing Superman, discussing his life before and after the accident that paralyzed him and focusing on the courage he has shown.

Vladimir Putin

2005
Presents a brief biography of former KGB agent and president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and discusses his childhood as the son of a laborer and his post-Soviet leadership.

Bob Geldof

the rock star who raised $140 million for famine relief in Ethiopia
1988
Follows the early years, musical career, and charity work of the musician who organized the Live Aid project and raised more money for the starving in Africa than anyone else in the world.

Christopher Reeve

1999
A biography of the actor who became well known for his movie portrayal of Superman and for his activities in support of nerve damage research since the riding accident that left him a quadriplegic.

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