Greatest 19 History Movies Popular from 1992

Three Mohican trappers agree to protect the daughters of a British Colonel in the midst of the French and Indian War. Look into The Last of the Mohicans / IMDB / YouTube

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. Look into Malcolm X / IMDB / YouTube

Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas and the effect this has on the indigenous people. Explore 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. Details on Hoffa / IMDB / YouTube

A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business. Check out Newsies / IMDB / YouTube

A man becomes obsessed with vengeance when his soul mate marries another man. See more about Wuthering Heights / IMDB / YouTube

The Ardennes Forest, December 1944. A squad of six US infantrymen is sent to occupy a house to use as an observation post as the German Army is expected to advance through that area. However, the Germans seem oddly friendly. Learn about A Midnight Clear / 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. Details on Barefoot Gen / IMDB / YouTube

The slightly fictionalized story of an art forger, a journalist desperate for a big story, and the biggest press scandal in German history: the Hitler Diaries. Details on Schtonk / 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. Read about Christopher Columbus: The Discovery / IMDB / YouTube

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

David Markey's documentary of life on the road with Sonic Youth and Nirvana during their tour of Europe in late 1991. Also featuring live performances by Dinosaur Jr, Babes In Toyland, The Ramones and Gumball. Get info on 1991: The Year Punk Broke / 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. More about Citizen Cohn / IMDB / YouTube

An abstract retelling of the history of Film in Iran. Details on Once Upon a Time, Cinema / IMDB / YouTube

A chronicle of the events surrounding a 1975 shootout at the Pine Ridge reservation in S. Dakota where two FBI agents were killed. Check out Incident at Oglala / IMDB / YouTube

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

A film about the true reasons for the 1989 US invasion of Panama and big media complicity in these activities. Details on The Panama Deception / IMDB / YouTube

A fencing master in pre-revolution Spain is hired to teach fencing to a beautiful young woman. Although he has never taught a woman before, he is fascinated by her and agrees. She wishes to learn a particular thrust which he is famous for. When a local nobleman becomes involved with her the intrigue begins. See more about The Fencing Master / IMDB / YouTube