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Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life

Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life

Season 33 Episode 8
1:22:18
N. Scott Momaday: Words From a Bear

N. Scott Momaday: Words From a Bear

Season 33 Episode 12
1:23:25
Mae West: Dirty Blonde

Mae West: Dirty Blonde

Season 34 Episode 2
1:23:30
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Season 34 Episode 3
1:56:29
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page

Season 34 Episode 7
1:23:02
Keith Haring: Street Art Boy

Keith Haring: Street Art Boy

Season 34 Episode 8
52:28
A singer belts out in song during a performance.

How It Feels To Be Free

Season 35 Episode 1
1:53:19
Twyla Moves

Twyla Moves

Season 35 Episode 3
1:22:31
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

Season 35 Episode 7
1:39:49
Ballerina Boys

Ballerina Boys

Season 35 Episode 8
53:26
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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away

Season 35 Episode 9
1:22:31
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Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me

Season 33 Episode 2

The first major film documentary to examine Sammy Davis, Jr.'s vast talent and his journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights and racial progress during 20th century America.

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Roberta Flack
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Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.
Groucho & Cavett
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1:21:59
Discover the enduring friendship between legendary comedians Dick Cavett and Groucho Marx.
The Adventures of Saul Bellow
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Explore Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow's impact on American literature.
Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On
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1:29:33
See the story of the Indigenous singer-songwriter, social activist, educator and artist.
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
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Explore the life of the legendary singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
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1:23:57
Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
1:53:01
Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.
Ailey
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1:23:21
The story of a visionary artist who found salvation through dance.
Becoming Helen Keller (Extended Audio Description Version)
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1:36:11
Revisit the remarkable career and life of an icon who became a human rights pioneer.
Becoming Helen Keller
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Revisit the remarkable career and life of an icon who became a human rights pioneer.
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
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Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.
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Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist.
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