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American Masters
Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest
In 1919, Marian Anderson traveled to Chicago for a six-week opera course. Decades later, the city's lasting impression on her was heard through her rendition of the spiritual folk song, "Crucifixion," which evoked memories of the racial unrest she saw during her time there.
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Explores the life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist.