Accidental Icon: The Real Gidget Story

The life of Kathy Kohner Zuckerman, the real 'Gidget,' and her account of surfing Malibu in the mid-1950s

Uschi Obermaier - The Icon of 68

About Ursula "Uschi" Obermaier, a former fashion model, and actress associated with the 1968 left-wing movement in Germany and the "sex 'n' drugs 'n' rock and roll" era. Considered an iconic sex symbol who dated Mick Jag

Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon

In 1954, Marilyn Monroe—a 28-year-old actress who was not yet a star—traveled to Korea, in the midst of the war, to perform on stage and boost the morale of American troops. She undertook a four-day tour in the dead of w

Jaguar: Jungle Icon of Guyana

Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon

Randy Rhoads’ guitar riffs re-shaped rock ‘n roll and raised the stakes for guitarists around the world. Known primarily as the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and for his groundbreaking guitar work on the albums “Blizz

Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984

Barbra Streisand grew up in working class Brooklyn, dreaming of escape from her tough childhood. A stellar student, she resisted the pressure to go to college as her sights were firmly set on Broadway. She was determined

Lou Thesz: An American Icon

This 50-minute DVD documentary on the life of professional wrestling legend Lou Thesz includes footage from a David L. Wolper project on Thesz from the 1950s on Thesz. Wolper went on to become one of Hollywood’s top movi

The Icon of a Season

This film presents a contemporary view on modern Russian upper-class youth. The film genre is a social drama. The main five characters of the movie are financially secured and socially successful - producing, managing an

Che Guevara: The making of an icon

How does a politician – assassinated more than 50 years ago – gradually become a public figure? An extremely vibrant image which shows up where you least expect it. It served as figurehead for the Arab Spring revolutions

City Mark: A Rochester Icon

A documentary film exploring the origin, evolution, and lasting impact of one of Rochester, NY's most recognizable symbols. From its creation in the 1970s to its place in today’s culture, the City Mark’s simple design be

Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon

By the time Johnny Cash released his iconic “Man in Black” album in 1971, the international superstar was broken down, hollow-eyed, and wrung out - often torn between Jesus and the “Cocaine Blues.” This tells the true st

STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon

STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON is a feature documentary about Sonia Manzano — known to millions as “Maria” from SESAME STREET. The film follows Sonia’s remarkable journey, from a young girl in the South Bronx findi

Bill Cosby: Fall of an American Icon

The story of how one of American television's brightest and wealthiest stars finally came to face a criminal trial for sexual assault a decade after the accusations were first made.

Sonic: The Birth of an Icon

This documentary is an exclusive collection of interviews and footage charting Sonic's life from inception through to becoming one of the most iconic characters in video game history.

Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Icon

Ultimate Icon gives Lifetime viewers an inside look at the unforgettable Michael Jackson and the many hats he wore: singer, dancer, fashion icon, friend and father. Hear personal anecdotes from Michael's friends and coll

Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee

Nearly 40 years on, Crocodile Dundee remains Australia’s biggest film—what made it a cultural icon, and why does it still mean so much today?

Madame Desbassayns: Myth and Reality of an Icon of Slavery

The life of Mrs. Desbassayns is exceptional in more than one way in the history of slavery on the island of Réunion. Married at the age of 15 to the forty-year-old Henri-Paulin Panon Desbassayns, this young Creole woman

TNA Wrestling: Sting - Return of An Icon

Throughout the history of Professional Wrestling, there have been several elite stars that have transcended the ring to shape the very future of the sport. For nearly two decades, the icon known as Sting has done just th

Final Days of an Icon: James Dean

The documentary chronicles the life and legacy of James Dean, a pioneering figure in Hollywood known for his dramatic life and career. It explores his rise as a legendary icon and the impact of his untimely death, captu

Bill Eld: American Pop Culture Icon

A love letter from cult filmmaker Toby Ross to male model and gay adult film superstar Bill Eld, this emotional docudrama tells the life story of one of the industry's sexiest men. A story rooted in passion, love and hea