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Drawing Meaning from Life

Drawing Meaning from Life

Season 6 Episode 7
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From Isolation To Ovation

From Isolation To Ovation

Season 6 Episode 8
26:45
The Monument Man

The Monument Man

Season 6 Episode 9
26:46
Paying It Forward

Paying It Forward

Season 6 Episode 10
26:46
Mario Lanza at 100

Mario Lanza at 100

Season 6 Episode 11
26:46
Jets vs. Sharks

Jets vs. Sharks

Season 6 Episode 12
26:46
Written from Life, Itself

Written from Life, Itself

Season 6 Episode 13
26:46
Seeing & Being Seen

Seeing & Being Seen

Season 7 Episode 1
26:46
Facing Forward

Facing Forward

Season 7 Episode 2
26:46
Walk a Mile With Me

Walk a Mile With Me

Season 7 Episode 3
26:46
Breaking Boundaries

Breaking Boundaries

Season 7 Episode 4
26:46
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From the Mouths of Poets

Season 6 Episode 6

Poetry, as a literary form, is a relatively recent idea, yet weaving stories and thoughts in a concise structure that uses rhythm and sometimes rhyme is as old as time. Today spoken word is a popular, more democratic way for poets to get their work and words out. When the pandemic put a halt to groups performing together, dancers from American Ballet Theatre's teen training program found a way.

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Self Realization
26:46
Yiyun Li and Miguel Gutierrez have been guided by self-understanding.
Displacement
26:46
David Gray and Aleksandar Hemon struggled to be heard at home. The world soon caught up.
Triumph Over Affliction
26:46
Deborah Eisenberg and Shira Erlichman fought inner conflicts in search of personal peace.
Singular Purpose
26:46
Terrance Hayes and Anthony McGill have been resolute in pursuit of their destinies.
A Place of Their Own
26:46
Playwright Sarah Gancher and musicians Jay Ungar & Molly Mason travelled far to find home.
World of Words
26:46
Tochi Onyebuchi and Stephen Powers are both changing the world, one word at a time.
Indefatigables
26:46
Songwriter Valerie June and choreographer Stephen Petronio share the gift of resilience.
Taking Time
26:46
Both Darin Strauss and Steven Mackey were shaped by incidents in their teens.
Making Her Way
26:46
In her own inimitable style, Natalie Merchant has experienced enough for several lives.
Resilience
26:46
Garry Trudeau and Joyce Carol Oates’ long careers have been helped by dedication to craft.
Finding Their Own Way
26:46
Phoebe Bridgers creates wise story songs; Brian Sanders questions received wisdom.
Neverending Stories
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Stories have shaped our knowledge and communication and are core to our shared humanity.
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