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The true story of Olympic hopeful Jill Kinmont, who was paralyzed in a skiing accident while competing in a pre-Olympic competition in the 1950's. Left paralyzed from the neck down, she overcame self-pity and helplessness to become a teacher on a Paiute reservation.
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Jill Kinmont was paralyzed in a skiing accident while competing in an Olympic race. Jill returns to her childhood home where she fights off the memories of her ill-fated past and is reintroduced to the power of love by a sensitive trucker. Their unusual courtship and marriage is a true love story for everyone who believes in happy endings.
3) Scott Joplin
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"The fascinating story about the life of the ragtime great best known for his song, 'The Entertainer'. Joplin began his career touring as a piano player in bordellos around the country. When he is discovered during a piano competition by the famous music publisher John Stark, Joplin turns into an instant success, composing songs so popular that he becomes the first black composer to be allowed to play at the World's Fair. [It] recounts Joplin's determination...