Back to Show
American Masters
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives
Season 33
Episode 4
Experience the power of song in the struggle for equality through the story of feminist singer and activist Holly Near, who for the last 40 years has worked on global social justice coalition-building in the women’s and lesbian movements. Directed by Jim Brown (American Masters — The Highwaymen: Friends Til The End; American Masters – Pete Seeger: The Power of Song).
Support Provided By
Season
Unlock with PBS Passport
53:11
Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:24:23
The first documentary about the legend behind much of the bold television of the '70s.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:53:14
"The Queen of Country Music” is still going strong after more than 50 years of music.
Unlock with PBS Passport
55:41
Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
Unlock with PBS Passport
53:30
Alice Waters has made it her mission in life to make sure that people eat beautifully.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:25:19
Explores the life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist.