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Photographer Pedro E. Guerrero and Sculptor Louise Nevelson
2:33
Pedro E. Guerrero describes his work with Louise Nevelson, a sculptor based in New York.
Filmmaker Interview with Rex Miller: Making "Althea"
2:45
A photo Althea Gibson with his mother was the film director's original inspiration.
The Choreographers of American Ballet Theatre
2:01
The company was unique since its founding for not being devoted to one choreographer.
The Language of Ballet: French and Fit for a King
2:41
The language of the ballet is in French; it all began in France with King Louis XIV.
Dancer Julie Kent on Beauty and Humanity
1:58
Julie Kent of American Ballet Theatre speaks about beauty and humanity in dance.
Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre Soloist
1:16
Misty Copeland joined American Ballet Theatre in 2001.
Jascha Heifetz: Passion in His Playing
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One can hear the passion in Heifetz' violin playing, even if his stance was impassive.
Ric Burns: Filmmaker Interview on American Ballet Theatre
10:03
Director Ric Burns describes the art and technology of capturing dance on film.
Jascha Heifetz Lives the Good Life
0:58
"After I came to America, my one aim, it seems, was to enjoy myself," said the violinist.
Jascha Heifetz Concerts for 1923 Japan Earthquake Victims
1:23
In 1923, Heifetz gave concerts for Japanese quake victims, and to raise money for them.
Filmmaker Peter Rosen on Key Assets of Jascha Heifetz Film
5:34
Rosen describes key assets that allowed him to make the film and tell a new story.
Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Walter Cronkite
2:48
Sidney Lumet speaks about his work adapting the radio show "You Are There" for television.
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