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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
HOPPER: An American love story

HOPPER: An American love story

Season 38 Episode 1
53:03
Moynihan

Moynihan

Season 38 Episode 2
1:43:31
Thought Leaders

The Incomparable Mr. Buckley

Season 38 Episode 3
1:40:39
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Season 38 Episode 4
1:23:35
Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

Season 38 Episode 5
1:23:57
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In The Making

Season 37 Episode 3

Follow two performers as they break down barriers in music. Opera singer J’Nai Bridges takes the stage in “A Knee on the Neck,” a choral tribute to George Floyd. Country artist Rissi Palmer redefines success as she works on her latest album, while uplifting other artists of color in the Americana genres.

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Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
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1:23:57
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
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1:23:35
Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.
Thought Leaders
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1:40:39
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Moynihan
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1:43:31
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
HOPPER: An American love story
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53:03
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)
54:31
El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
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1:22:29
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
A Song for Cesar
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1:22:12
Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
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1:22:45
Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.
Jerry Brown: The Disrupter
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1:33:44
Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
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1:29:31
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
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1:45:01
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.
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