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Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Season 34 Episode 3
1:56:29
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page

Season 34 Episode 7
1:23:02
Keith Haring: Street Art Boy

Keith Haring: Street Art Boy

Season 34 Episode 8
52:28
A singer belts out in song during a performance.

How It Feels To Be Free

Season 35 Episode 1
1:53:19
Twyla Moves

Twyla Moves

Season 35 Episode 3
1:22:31
Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story

Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story

Season 35 Episode 4
1:23:55
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Season 35 Episode 5
1:49:28
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

Season 35 Episode 7
1:39:49
Ballerina Boys

Ballerina Boys

Season 35 Episode 8
53:26
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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away

Season 35 Episode 9
1:22:31
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Mae West: Dirty Blonde

Season 34 Episode 2

Dive into the life and career of groundbreaking writer, performer and subversive star Mae West. Over a career spanning eight decades, she broke boundaries and possessed creative and economic powers unheard of for a female entertainer in the 1930s.

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Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (Audio Descriptive Version)
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1:49:28
Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
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1:49:28
Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller.
Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
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1:23:55
Trace the life and groundbreaking career of the unstoppable musical icon.
Twyla Moves
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1:22:31
Explore choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process.
A singer belts out in song during a performance.
1:53:19
The inspiring story of six trailblazing Black women entertainers.
Keith Haring: Street Art Boy
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52:28
Explore the life of artist Keith Haring who revolutionized pop culture and fine art.
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
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1:23:02
An unvarnished look at the unlikely “Little House” series author.
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
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1:56:29
An artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller.
N. Scott Momaday: Words From a Bear
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Delve into the enigmatic life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momaday
Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life
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Explore four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally's work in theater.
Basquiat: Rage to Riches
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He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.
Tyrus
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Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause.
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