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Episodes

  • The Disappearance of Miss Scott: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Disappearance of Miss Scott

    S39 Ep1 |
    Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
  • Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around

    S38 Ep6 |
    Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
  • Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

    S38 Ep5 |
    Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
  • Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

    S38 Ep4 |
    Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.
  • The Incomparable Mr. Buckley: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Incomparable Mr. Buckley

    S38 Ep3 |
    Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
  • Moynihan: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Moynihan

    S38 Ep2 |
    Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
  • HOPPER: An American love story: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    HOPPER: An American love story

    S38 Ep1 |
    Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
  • José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)

    S37 Ep10 |
    El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
  • José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

    S21 Ep7 |
    Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.

Specials

  • The Disappearance of Miss Scott [ASL]: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Disappearance of Miss Scott [ASL]

    Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
  • The Disappearance of Miss Scott [Extended Audio Description + OC]: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Disappearance of Miss Scott [Extended Audio Description + OC]

    Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
  • Isabella Rossellini compares her acting and modeling: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Isabella Rossellini compares her acting and modeling

    Isabella Rossellini discusses her acting versus modeling career.
  • Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL]: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL]

    Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
  • Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [Extended Audio Description + OC]: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [Extended Audio Description + OC]

    Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
  • Quincy Jones explains how he got started in music: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Quincy Jones explains how he got started in music

    Quincy Jones discusses his early career, friendships and how he defines himself.
  • Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care

    Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement.
  • Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [ASL + OC]: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [ASL + OC]

    Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement.
  • Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [Extended Audio Description + OC]: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [Extended Audio Description + OC]

    Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement.

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