Will Lyman
26 titles
Filmography
26 results
Crossbow
In Switzerland in the 14th Century, William Tell and his son Matthew are imprisoned by the tyrannical Gessler. Having split the apple on his son's head with his crossbow, much to Gessler's chagrin, there is no stopping William Tell's legendary strength and skill.

Generation Like
(2014)What happens when the traditional teenage quest for identity and connection occurs online?

Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory
(1994)Bud Greenspan documents the XVII Olympic Winter Games held in Lillehammer, Norway, in 1994.

Atlanta’s Olympic Glory
(1997)Documentary on the 26th Olympiad of the modern era, held in Atlanta in the summer of 1996. Focuses on 10 athletes, including Michael Johnson and Jackie Joyner-Kersee of the United States, Michelle Smith of Ireland and Josie Thugwane of South Africa.

Nixon
(1990)The enigmatic nature of the Nixon presidency combined comparatively progressive legislative initiatives with a flagrant abuse of presidential power and the public trust. Admired and reviled, the man and his life continue to fascinate us.

Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory
(2001)A documentary of the 2000 Olympics held in Sydney, Australia.

Bud Greenspan Presents Vancouver 2010: Stories of Olympic Glory
(2011)Bud Greenspan documents the XXI Olympic Winter Games held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 2010.

Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain
(2000)This documentary commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the first major campaign to be fought entirely by air forces.

Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory
(2007)In addition to covering the XX Olympic Winter Games of 2006 in Turin, Bud Greenspan's documentary offers an excellent introduction to Turin’s significance in history, art, and commerce. Faithful to his habit, the director fleshes out coverage of the actual competitions with interviews and portraits of the principal protagonists.

Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory
(1998)Documentary highlighting the personal stories of athletes competing for the gold in the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan.

Separate and Unequal
(2014)Sixty years after the Supreme Court declared separate schools for black and white children unconstitutional, FRONTLINE examines the comeback of segregation in America, the growing racial divide in American schools and the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education. Also this hour: An update on the story of Omarina Cabrera, a student in a groundbreaking program to stem the high school dropout crisis.

The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
(2024)Investigating the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In an historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would lead America.

Ukraine: Life Under Russia's Attack
(2022)A dramatic and intimate look inside the Russian assault on Kharkiv. Told by displaced families trying to survive underground, civilians caught in the fight, and first responders risking their lives amid the shelling of Ukraine’s second largest city.
The Power of Big Oil
(2022)The fossil fuel industry’s history of casting doubt and delaying action on climate change.

Putin and the Presidents
(2023)Vladimir Putin’s clashes with American presidents as he’s tried to rebuild the Russian empire. Over five administrations, the miscalculations and missteps of American presidents, culminating in Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Democracy on Trial
(2024)The roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump stemming from his 2020 election loss. Amid the presidential race, examining the House Jan. 6 committee’s evidence, the threat to democracy and the historic charges against Trump.

Trump's Power & the Rule of Law
(2025)Inside the high-stakes showdown between Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power. Trump allies, opponents and experts on how he is testing the extent of his power; the legal pushback; and impact on the rule of law.

The Discord Leaks
(2023)How a young National Guardsman allegedly leaked classified documents onto the Discord chat platform. With The Washington Post, Jack Teixeira’s alleged leak of national security secrets, why he wasn’t stopped, and the role of platforms like Discord.

The Rise of RFK Jr.
(2025)The dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. How the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health. From FRONTLINE.

Clarence and Ginni Thomas: Politics, Power, and the Supreme Court
(2023)As controversy erupts around Clarence and Ginni Thomas, the inside story of their path to power. How race, power and controversy collide in the rise of the Supreme Court Justice and his wife – a couple reshaping American law and politics.