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The Inquisitor
Season 27
Episode 6
Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of.
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See how the Philippines' tense race for president in 2022 became the nation's fight for its soul.
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Three families are transformed when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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How public libraries shaped a nation and remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today.
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The syncopated story of funk music, from its roots to the explosion of '70s urban funk and beyond.
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The coming-of-age story and rise of Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American basketball prodigy.
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Father and son bond on an ambitious 350-mile bike ride in this portrait of familial love.
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How the turbulent history of her architect father's iconic building reflects Brazil's own struggles.
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A filmmaker returns to her hometown on the U.S.-Mexico border to reflect on growing up fronterizo.
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How a small hunger strike against solitary confinement turned into a massive statewide protest.
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A champion grass dancer returns home after 13 years to reconnect with his Indigenous culture.
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The final episode of Dallas, 2019 poses the question: What does it mean to be alive?