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Why Joe Papp thinks the theater should be free for all of us

Why Joe Papp thinks the theater should be free for all of us

Why Joe Papp thinks the theater should be free for all of us

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"We Don't Sugarcoat Anything" in this "Definitive" Doc

"We Don't Sugarcoat Anything" in this "Definitive" Doc

"We Don't Sugarcoat Anything" in this "Definitive" Doc

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Director Stanley Nelson Talks About Miles Davis

Director Stanley Nelson Talks About Miles Davis

Director Stanley Nelson Talks About Miles Davis

1:42

The meaning of Aloha

The meaning of Aloha

The meaning of Aloha

2:10

How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii

How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii

How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii

2:40

Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard

Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard

Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard

2:41

Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming

Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming

Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming

2:27

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author—Extended Audio Description

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author—Extended Audio Description

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author—Extended Audio Description

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Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author [Audio Description + ASL]

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author [Audio Description + ASL]

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author [Audio Description + ASL]

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Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind fencer, hiker, published author

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind fencer, hiker, published author

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind fencer, hiker, published author

7:48

Gloria Naylor on the American dream

Gloria Naylor on the American dream

Gloria Naylor on the American dream

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Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence

Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence

Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence

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American Masters

Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha

Season 36 Episode 3

Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku. He shattered swimming records and globalized surfing while overcoming racism in a lifetime of personal challenges.

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A sepia-toned photo of Duke Kahanamoku surfing a wave while Viola Hartman stands on his shoulders. The two have their arms outstretched as they ride the wave.

A sepia-toned photo of Duke Kahanamoku surfing a wave while Viola Hartman stands on his shoulders. The two have their arms outstretched as they ride the wave.

American Masters

Duke Kahanamoku and the Origins of Surfing in Orange County

splash steamer lane

splash steamer lane

California Coastal Trail

Steamer Lane: The Saga of Surfing in Santa Cruz

Women surfboarders form a star as they lie on their huge hollow surfboards on Santa Monica beach | Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images

Women surfboarders form a star as they lie on their huge hollow surfboards on Santa Monica beach | Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images

Lost LA

How Southern California’s Aerospace Industry Helped Revolutionize Surfing

Paddleboarders on the beach. Courtesy of the Stephanie McLean Classic California Collection.

Paddleboarders on the beach. Courtesy of the Stephanie McLean Classic California Collection.

Lost LA

Paddleboarding: Southern California's Lost Sport

Hawaiians Surfing in the 19th Century (large)

Hawaiians Surfing in the 19th Century (large)

Earth Focus

The Complicated History of Colonialism in Surfing

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Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands

Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands

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Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands

Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.

Season 36 Episode 2

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Ailey

The story of a visionary artist who found salvation through dance.

Season 36 Episode 1