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Episodes

  • Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse

    S39 Ep3 |
    Explore the career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and his award-winning graphic novel Maus.
  • 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.
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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.
  • Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

    S37 Ep9 |
    Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
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    A Song for Cesar

    S37 Ep8 |
    Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
  • Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

    S37 Ep7 |
    Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.
  • Jerry Brown: The Disrupter: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jerry Brown: The Disrupter

    S37 Ep6 |
    Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.
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    Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll

    S37 Ep5 |
    Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
  • Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

    S37 Ep4 |
    See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.

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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.
  • Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future

    The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.
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    Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future [ASL + OC]

    The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.
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    Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future [Extended Audio Description + OC]

    The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.
  • Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy

    The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights.
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    Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy [ASL + OC]

    The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights.
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    Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy [Extended Audio Description + OC]

    The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights.
  • Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service

    Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who championed the cause of justice and equality.
  • Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service [ASL + OC]: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service [ASL + OC]

    Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai'i who championed the cause of justice and equality.

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