Tragedies and Triumphs Videos

When horrific things happen, how a person responds can make a difference in the rest of one's life. In this collection, learn how some individuals triumphed in the face of unspeakable tragedies.

This historic footage depicts Jimmy Braddock and Joe Louis competing in the "World Heavyweight Championship" on the 22nd of June, 1937.

It's June 13, 1935 and Jim Braddock - a 10 to 1 underdog - stuns boxing fans everywhere when he defeats the reigning champion, Max Baer.

Jimmy Braddock fought his last professional fight against the Welshman, Tommy Farr.

This clip is from the 1962 film, The Miracle Worker, based on the play by William Gibson.

This moving rendition of "Brothers in Arms" - by Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits - was performed during a "Free Nelson Mandela" concert at Wembley Stad...

Dostoevsky scholars, and many other people who love the Russian writer's works, often say that Brothers Karamazov is his masterpiece.

This clip, from a 1968 Soviet-era adaptation of Brothers Karamazov (by Fydor Dostoevsky), depicts the scene (from the novel) in which Ivan Karamazov (...

Dmitri goes to the home of his father and, when his father comes to the window and attacks him, Dmitri runs away.

Believing he has killed his father's servant, Dmitri Karamazov is relieved to learn that Gregory (Gregori) will live but stunned to learn his father h...

Father Karamazov's servant, Gregori - recovered from his head injury - testifies what he heard and saw the night that Father Karamazov died.

On the eve of the verdict, Dmitri expresses his belief he should be punished for how he has wronged people - even though he did not kill his father.

Smerdyakov (Father Karamazov's son with another woman who died in childbirth) has an interesting discussion with his half-brother, Ivan.

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