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Visions in the Dark: The Life of Pinky Thompson
Season 6
Episode 602
Follows the dynamic career and life of Myron “Pinky” Thompson, who grew up in Hawaii during a time when one was punished for being Native Hawaiian. After almost losing his life in Normandy in World War II, Pinky brought his fierce energy to the arena of social service and led a new generation of Hawaiian leaders to represent the vibrant cultural identity and values of the Hawaiian people.
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