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Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On

Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On

Season 36 Episode 6
1:29:33
The Adventures of Saul Bellow

The Adventures of Saul Bellow

Season 36 Episode 7
1:22:55
Groucho & Cavett

Groucho & Cavett

Season 36 Episode 8
1:21:59
Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack

Season 37 Episode 1
1:23:33
Dr. Tony Fauci

Dr. Tony Fauci

Season 37 Episode 2
1:53:11
In The Making

In The Making

Season 37 Episode 3
1:51:39
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

Season 37 Episode 4
1:45:01
Jerry Brown: The Disrupter

Jerry Brown: The Disrupter

Season 37 Episode 6
1:33:44
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

Season 37 Episode 7
1:22:45
A Song for Cesar

A Song for Cesar

Season 37 Episode 8
1:22:12
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

Season 37 Episode 9
1:22:29
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Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Season 36 Episode 5

Explore the life and career of the singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys. The film traces the legendary performer’s journey of reflection on a drive through Los Angeles with his longtime friend and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine. It includes interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel and Al Jardine.

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