Elected President only to see the nation fracture in two, Lincoln led a confused and frightened people through the most terrible war in their history. At the same time, his own household mirrored the fissures that split the nation: the great emancipator was married to the daughter of a slave owner from Kentucky. Mary Todd Lincoln was an aristocratic southerner who met Lincoln when he was still a backwoods politician lacking in experience and sophistication. Although she remained fiercely loyal to her husband and the Union cause, two of her brothers fought for the South. Their marriage was long and turbulent, and knew many trials, including the loss of two children. Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided weaves together the lives of the two Lincolns, drawing us into their long-vanished world

Frederick Manion (Ben Gazzara), a lieutenant in the army, is arrested for the murder of a bartender, Barney Quill. He claims, in his defense, that the victim had raped and beaten up his wife Laura (Lee Remick). Although Laura supports her husband's story, the police surgeon can find no evidence that she has been raped. Manion is defended by Paul Biegler (James Stewart), a rather humble small-town lawyer. During the course of interviews, Biegler discovers that Manion is violently possessive and jealous, and also that his wife has a reputation for giving her favors to other men. Biegler realizes that the prosecution will try to make the court believe that Laura was the lover of the bartender and than Manion killed him and beat her up when he discovered them together. Manion pleads "not guilty" and Biegler, who knows that his case is weak, sets his assistants to try to find a witness who will save Manion

Born on the plantations of the Mississippi Delta, the blues is Americas roots music. Few performances of the early masters were ever captured on film, but those that were are truly unforgettable. Combining VHS volumes 1 and 2 on one DVD, Blues Masters is an extraordinary, comprehensive visual history of blues music, gathering rare performances and archival footage that trace the development of this unique American art form. With the only known taped performance by Leadbelly, Blues Masters also serves up the smoldering blues of Son House, Bessie Smith, Big Bill Broonzy, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Witherspoon, Billie Holiday and many more

Two documents dedicated to Martin Luther King on the occasion of his birthday (January 15). Preacher and activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929—1968) led the pivotal protests of the Civil Rights movement, including the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, the 1963 March on Washington, and the 1965 March from Selma to Montgomery. In “March On!”, Dr. Christine King Farris presents a personal, stirring account of the remarkable day Dr. King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, and of the man who went on to inspire a nation

Three years in the making, this historical box set traces a 70 year journey with songs that reflect the feelings of those at the heart of the movement as well as those just trying to make sense of a troubled period in American history

Reporters Woodward and Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Nixon's resignation

Inventor, writer, businessman, scientist, diplomat, and the face gracing the hundred-dollar bill - this stately figure is the Benjamin Franklin history has taught us to remember. Reveals the man behind the myth

A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend

The Brooklyn Bridge was not only a landmark, but also the first bridge of its kind. No one had ever used steel for construction, nor used cables of metal, nor built a suspension bridge so long. Until one man dared to try. In 19th century New York, where buildings were no more than five stories tall, engineer John Roebling’s soaring and majestic Brooklyn Bridge was nothing short of a technological miracle. But Roebling's innovation led to an uphill battle against the elements, corrupt politicians, and scientists who claimed the first strong wind would collapse the bridge to rubble. The History Channel™ presents the thrilling and comprehensive story of ''the eighth wonder of the world.'' Witness moving firsthand accounts, interviews with experts, and extensive footage that explores the many trials and disasters that plagued Roebling's masterpiece — and ultimately cost him his life