Kris Kristofferson may well be the only Rhodes Scholar who wound up on a successful journey to Hollywood, and a lifestyle of the rich and famous. Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work traces the singer/songwriter/actor's career from his early days as a student and an Army captain, to his break into the Nashville scene. His personal life has seen its ups and downs, but his popular songs have always enjoyed a wide following by loyal fans. The program includes interviews with several of his peers, and performances of many of his hit songs. ~ Alice Day, Rovi