Greatest 21 Biography Movies Hits from 1992

Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam and his eventual assassination. More about Malcolm X / IMDB / YouTube

Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas and the effect this has on the indigenous people. Details on 1492: Conquest of Paradise / IMDB / YouTube

The story of the notorious American labor union figure Jimmy Hoffa, who organizes a bitter strike, makes deals with members of the organized crime syndicate and mysteriously disappears in 1975. Check out Hoffa / IMDB / YouTube

In 1929 French Indochina, a French teenage girl embarks on a reckless and forbidden romance with a wealthy, older Chinese man, each knowing that knowledge of their affair will bring drastic consequences to each other. Look into The Lover / IMDB / YouTube

Babe Ruth becomes a baseball legend but is unheroic to those who know him. Info on The Babe / IMDB / YouTube

A Mexican-American Mafia kingpin is released from prison, falls in love for the first time, and grows introspective about his gangster lifestyle. Check out American Me / IMDB / YouTube

A powerful statement against war, Barefoot Gen is a disturbing story about the effect of the atomic bomb on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people. See more about Barefoot Gen / IMDB / YouTube

A film about the noted American linguist/political dissident and his warning about corporate media's role in modern propaganda. Explore Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media / IMDB / YouTube

In 1909, poor theology student Henrik falls in love with Anna, the intelligent daughter of a rich family in Uppsala. After marrying Henrik becomes a priest in northern Sweden. Urbane Anna hates living in the county, growing restless. Find out about The Best Intentions / IMDB / YouTube

The final sixty-seven days of Van Gogh's life are examined. More about Van Gogh / IMDB / YouTube

Genoese navigator overcomes intrigue in the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain and gains financing for his expedition to the East Indies. See more about Christopher Columbus: The Discovery / IMDB / YouTube

Biopic of 1930s Chinese actress Lingyu Ruan. Read about Center Stage / IMDB / YouTube

The life and career of the brutal Soviet dictator, Joseph Stalin. Info on Stalin / IMDB / YouTube

Director Michael Apted interviews the same group of British-born adults after a seven-year wait as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years up to 35. Learn about 35 Up / IMDB / YouTube

Jean is 30 years old. He lives with Laura, 17 years old, a violent and eventful love story. He learns that he is HIV positive. Look into Savage Nights / IMDB / YouTube

The true story of boys being sexually abused at their orphanage ran by a religious community in Newfoundland. See more about The Boys of St. Vincent / IMDB / YouTube

An exploration of certain conspiracy theories surrounding the JFK assassination from Jack Ruby's perspective. Ruby owns a run-down strip club in Dallas, and does what he can for credibility, both by giving information to the FBI and by doing the odd favor for his mafia contacts. When hitman Action Jackson is hit, Louie Vitali asks him to help get crime boss Santos out. Learn about Ruby / IMDB / YouTube

As ruthless lawyer and power broker Roy M. Cohn lies dying of AIDS in a private hospital room, ghosts from his past visit him as he reflects on his life and loves. Look into Citizen Cohn / IMDB / YouTube

A handful of survivors from a disastrous 1528 Spanish expedition to Florida journey across the coast until they reach Mexico. See more about Cabeza de Vaca / IMDB / YouTube

A pastor and his wife adopt a brother and a sister, but the girl has terrible outbursts of rage. They get her in treatment and try to find out the reason for this. Learn about Child of Rage / IMDB / YouTube

Lawrence and Feisal go to argue for Arab independence at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference. Find out about A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia / IMDB / YouTube