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American Masters
How It Feels To Be Free
Season 35
Episode 1
A documentary that tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American women entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.
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He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.
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Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause.
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Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.