Thirteen Movie Trailers

Robert Capa: In Love and War Trailer (2003)

28 May 2003

Profile of iconic war photographer Robert Capa, whose career spanned five epic conflicts across three continents before his untimely death at the age of 40.

Introducing... Roy Buchanan Trailer (1971)

08 November 1971

He's been called "the greatest rock guitarist in the world" The Rolling Stones once asked him to join their group And hardly anyone has ever heard of him.

Marilyn Monroe: Still Life Trailer (2006)

18 July 2006

Survey Marilyn Monroe’s life through photographs, from Hollywood stills to candid pictures snapped on the streets of New York.

Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy Trailer (2000)

03 December 2000

For more than 30 years, Lucille Ball was one of the most recognized and loved entertainers in the world.

Creativity with Bill Moyers: John Huston Trailer (1982)

26 March 1982

Bill Moyers interviews film director and actor John Huston who discusses his career and the process of filmmaking.

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs Trailer (2001)

06 March 2001

Live from Carnegie Hall and hosted by Julie Andrews, a host of glittering Broadway stars sing Broadway's best and most enduring love songs.

A Raisin in the Sun Trailer (1989)

01 February 1989

A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.

The Mound Builders Trailer (1976)

11 February 1976

In this production of Lanford Wilson’s Obie Award-winning play, Native American traditions conflict with modern society when archaeologists try to uncover the mysteries of ancient native temple mounds before rising waters flood the region.

Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy Trailer (1998)

04 February 1998

A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder

Theater Talk: 'A Raisin in the Sun' Trailer (2002)

14 June 2002

Panel discussion about the original Broadway production of Lorraine Hansbury's "A Raisin in the Sun."

Finding Babylon's Hanging Garden Trailer (2015)

12 July 2015

There are many myths surrounding the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Previous excavations have not led to an answer to the question of exactly where they were located.

Isamu Noguchi: Stones and Paper Trailer (1997)

25 June 1997

Isamu Noguchi was a sculptor, designer, architect, and craftsman. Throughout his life he struggled to see, alter, and recreate his natural surroundings.

The Mystery of Mona Lisa Trailer (2014)

09 July 2014

The Mona Lisa, also known as La Gioconda, is a work by Leonardo Da Vinci and one of the most famous paintings in the world.

A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia Trailer (1992)

18 April 1992

In 1919, the great English military man T. E. Lawrence tries to help Emir Feisal, ruler of Arabia, retain his political power during the Conference of Peace in Paris.

Nichols and May: Take Two Trailer (1996)

22 May 1996

A documentary made for the PBS program American Masters about the comedy team Nichols and May.

Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur Trailer (2016)

24 January 2016

David Attenborough tells the story of the discovery and reconstruction in Argentina of the world's largest-known dinosaur, a brand new species of titanosaur.

Penguins: Meet the Family Trailer (2020)

29 December 2020

A unique celebration of one of Earth's most iconic birds, featuring all 18 species in footage from New Zealand, Cape Town, the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica.

Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds Trailer (2001)

04 November 2001

In a prolific career that spanned seven decades, Richard Rodgers wrote over 900 songs for more than 70 shows - a body of work unmatched by any other theatrical composer in American history.

Soul of the Ocean Trailer (2023)

25 January 2023

The undersea world has often been depicted as a dangerous place filled with lethal predators. A world where sharks are mindless eating machines.

Driving Miss Daisy Trailer (2015)

04 June 2015

Driving Miss Daisy tells the affecting story of the decades-long relationship between a stubborn Southern matriarch and her compassionate chauffeur.

Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous Trailer (2019)

25 October 2019

Mark Rothko, a master of abstract expressionism, created 835 paintings during his five-decade career.

Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood Trailer (2018)

28 December 2018

In honor of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, Tanglewood—the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra—dedicated its entire 2018 season to the iconic composer, conductor, performer, educator and humanitarian.

The Five Forty-Eight Trailer (1979)

07 November 1979

An advertising man, emotionally estranged from his wife and those around him, has seduced and then fired and discarded his secretary.

The Private History of a Campaign That Failed Trailer (1981)

06 April 1981

A Confederate soldier (Pat Hingle) tells boys to kill a man (Edward Herrmann), whose ghost comes back.

The Great Radio Comedians Trailer (1971)

11 May 1971

Documentary about radio comedies primarily focused on Burns & Allen, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy, The Jack Benny Program, Fibber McGee & Molly, The Bob Hope Show, and The Fred Allen Show.

Ocean Giants Trailer (2011)

14 August 2011

A 3-part documentary granting a unique and privileged access into the magical world of whales and dolphins, uncovering the secrets of their intimate lives as never before.

Bye Bye Kipling Trailer (1986)

04 October 1986

This ambitious live satellite link-up of Japan, Korea and the United States features interviews with Keith Haring and architect Arata Isozaki, and performances and works by Philip Glass and the Kodo Drummers, Charlotte Moorman, Nam June Paik, and Lou Reed.

John James Audubon: Drawn from Nature Trailer (2007)

25 July 2007

This beautifully photographed documentary profiles the surprising life of John James Audubon, one of the foremost naturalists, artists and explorers of the 19th century.

How the Beatles Rocked the Kremlin Trailer (2009)

06 September 2009

In August 1962, director Leslie Woodhead made a two-minute film in Liverpool's Cavern Club with a raw and unrecorded group of rockers called the Beatles.

Revelations Trailer (2016)

04 November 2016

Using African-American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs and holy blues, Alvin Ailey’s Revelations explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.

Monkey, Monkey, Bottle of Beer, How Many Monkeys Have We Here? Trailer (1974)

22 May 1974

Five mothers sit anxiously in a hospital waiting room to reunite with their children, who have been participating in an experimental procedure for two months.

Children of Darkness Trailer (1983)

01 January 1983

A significant number of American children and teenagers - from all social backgrounds - suffer from mental disorders, schizophrenia, autism and emotional problems, leading them to isolation from society while treating their issues in mental health facilities.

Charley Pride: I'm Just Me Trailer (2019)

22 February 2019

This film traces the improbable journey of Charley Pride, from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son on a cotton farm in segregated Sledge, Mississippi to his career as a Negro American League baseball player and his meteoric rise as a trailblazing country music superstar.

Fosse Trailer (2002)

05 February 2002

Fosse is a three-act musical revue showcasing the choreography of Bob Fosse. The musical was conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr.

Crazy for You Trailer (1999)

20 October 1999

Crazy for You is a romantic comedy musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin.

Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound Trailer (2009)

14 October 2009

Following folk musician Joan Baez on her extensive 2008-2009 tour, this film commemorates her career, which has spanned five decades.

Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten Trailer (2021)

31 May 2021

Learn about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, on the one hundredth anniversary of the crime, and how the community of Tulsa is coming to terms with its past, present, and future.

My Life as a Turkey Trailer (2011)

01 August 2011

Naturalist Joe Hutto's remarkable experience of being imprinted on by group of wild turkey hatchlings, and raising them to adulthood and beyond, in the remote wilderness of northern Florida.

Death in Britannia Trailer (2023)

01 November 2023

A sensational discovery in Great Britain provides new insights into the life and death of the Roman Empire.

The Education of Gore Vidal Trailer (2003)

30 June 2003

A contrarian and wickedly funny man, this PBS American Masters special explores Gore Vidal's extraordinary life and work, joining him at his cliff-side villa in Ravello, Italy.

The Lord of the Universe Trailer (1974)

02 February 1974

He was the 16-year-old Guru Maharaj Ji and, as the Millennium approached, he promised to levitate the Huston Astrodome.

America and Lewis Hine Trailer (1984)

29 September 1984

Documentary about early 20th-century photographer Lewis Hine, who helped to expose grim working conditions in American factories and mines, especially the abuse and exploitation of children by their employers.

The White Lions Trailer (2012)

09 May 2012

White lions are among the rarest and most treasured animals in the world. Rarer still is their survival in the wild.

Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood Trailer (1999)

23 January 1999

Paying homage to two of Hollywood's central icons, the film creates an unparalleled portrait of two very different personalities amidst the demise of the studio system.

NY Export: Opus Jazz Trailer (2010)

13 March 2010

Shot on location in New York City and starring an ensemble cast of New York City Ballet dancers, NY Export: Opus Jazz takes Jerome Robbins‘ 1958 “ballet in sneakers” and reimagines it for a new generation in this scripted adaptation.

Enemies Trailer (1974)

23 January 1974

In a sun-dappled garden in provincial Russia in 1905, some factory owners and their wives discuss the unrest among the workers.

Earthrise Trailer (2018)

21 April 2018

The Apollo 8 astronauts recount their memories of capturing the first image of Earth from space in 1968 and evokes the awe of seeing Earth framed against the blackness of space.

Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild Trailer (2012)

16 November 2012

Over three very personal films, Sir David Attenborough looks back at the unparalleled changes in natural history that he has witnessed during his 60-year career.

Steve Reich: A New Musical Language Trailer (1987)

09 June 1987

A profile of composer Steve Reich, a leading creator of stripped-down, "minimal" music. The program explores how Reich's music eventually became accessible to the musical audience at large.

Pray the Devil Back to Hell Trailer (2008)

07 November 2008

Pray the Devil Back to Hell chronicles the remarkable story of the Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country.

Words from a Bear Trailer (2019)

29 January 2019

A visual journey into the mind and soul of Pulitzer Prize–winning author Navarro Scott Momaday, relating each written line to his unique Native American experience representing ancestry, place, and oral history.

Wyeth Trailer (2018)

08 September 2018

Andrew Wyeth was one of America's most popular, but lease understood artists. Through unprecedented access to family members, archival materials, and his work, "Wyeth" presents the most complete portrait of the artist.

A John Williams Celebration Trailer (2015)

30 June 2015

For the 2014/15 Opening Night Concert and Gala, the Los Angeles Philharmonic paid loving tribute to composer John Williams, long a champion and close friend of the LA Phil.

Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned Trailer (2005)

20 July 2005

“Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned” traces the life and career of the quiet comedian, who gained fame from his 1960 record album, then starred in hit sitcoms in the '70s and '80s.

Rebel Music: The Bob Marley Story Trailer (2001)

14 February 2001

Profile of the life and music of the legendary reggae singer.

Alice in Wonderland Trailer (1983)

03 October 1983

From the elaborate Broadway revival of the 1932 Eva Le Gallienne/Florida Friebus production comes a whimsical retelling of the Lewis Carroll classic.

Global Groove Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

Global Groove was a collaborative piece by Nam June Paik and John Godfrey. Paik, amongst other artists who shared the same vision in the 1960s, saw the potential in the television beyond it being a one-sided medium to present programs and commercials.

O Youth and Beauty! Trailer (1979)

31 October 1979

Cash Bentley and his wife Louise lead an average upper-middle-class life in suburbia, with a nice home and two fine children.

A Cry from the Grave Trailer (1999)

06 December 1999

Documentary about the fall of Srebrenica (Bosnian civil war, 1995). For a large part consisting of original video material shot by people involved themselves.

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II Trailer (1995)

06 March 1995

In commemoration of the 100th birthday of lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, performers present classic Hammerstein songs.