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Roman Holiday
Episode number: 1
Overview: A look at the making of the classic 1953 romantic comedy “Roman Holiday,” starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Included: behind-the-scenes footage, screen tests and interviews with cast members and production personnel. Narrated by Donald Sutherland.
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Episode number: 2
Overview: This special two-hour documentary event explores the myriad of dramatic conflicts, love affairs, soaring cost overruns and near death experiences that miraculously produced what stands as one of the great epic cinematic visions of all time.
Carmen Jones
Episode number: 3
Overview: Through this half-hour special, AMC explores the story behind the first successful film featuring an all African-American cast. The musical drama raised the profile of actress Dorothy Dandridge, whose performance made Hollywood history when she became the first African-American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award® in the Best Actress category.
Halloween
Episode number: 4
Overview: This one-hour special unveils the tumultuous production of the indy chiller and how the ingenuity of Carpenter and his team, coupled with the modest budget of $320,000, drove the filmmakers to create some of the most inventive, and memorable, images ever put to film.
The Terminator
Episode number: 5
Overview: Backstory features new interviews with director James Cameron, producer Gale Ann Hurd, actress Linda Hamilton and Oscar-winning special makeup effects artist Stan Winston.
The Breakfast Club
Episode number: 6
Overview: A special episode of Backstory examining the cult 80's movie and its teen stars.
The Omen
Episode number: 7
Overview: A one-hour special examining the 1976 movie that introduced audiences to the angelic face and demonic heart of Damien and its sequels.