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American Masters
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
Sun, May 02, 2021
  • S35.E6
  • Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
A look at the life and work of author Amy Tan.
8.4 /10
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
Mon, Jul 26, 2021
  • S35.E8
  • Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago's West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with Carlos Santana and more.
8.2 /10
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
  • S35.E5
  • Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, whose work redefined people's understanding of the brain.
8.2 /10
How It Feels to Be Free

S35.E1 ∙ How It Feels to Be Free

Sun, Jan 17, 2021
Explore the lives and trailblazing careers of six iconic African-American entertainers; Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier; who changed American culture through their films, fashion, music and politics.
8.1 /10
Flannery

S35.E2 ∙ Flannery

Mon, Mar 22, 2021
The life and work of author Flannery O'Connor, featuring archival footage, newly discovered journals and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones and Hilton Als.
7.6 /10
Twyla Moves

S35.E3 ∙ Twyla Moves

Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Twyla Moves explores the life of dancer, director and choreographer Twyla Tharp. From historical footage to the present day, the film traces her influential career while providing an intimate look at her famously rigorous creative process.
6.6 /10
Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story

S35.E4 ∙ Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story

Thu, Apr 01, 2021
The life and career of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, leader of the band for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," who continued a schedule of touring and performing into his 90's.
7.8 /10
Ballerina Boys

S35.E7 ∙ Ballerina Boys

Thu, Jun 03, 2021
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (The Trocks), an all-male company that for 45 years has offered audiences their passion for ballet classics mixed with exuberant comedy With every step they poke fun at their strictly gendered art form
7.6 /10
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away

S35.E8 ∙ Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away

Mon, Jul 26, 2021
Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago's West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with Carlos Santana and more.
8.2 /10
Becoming Helen Keller

S35.E10 ∙ Becoming Helen Keller

Mon, Oct 18, 2021
The life and legacy of Helen Keller, including how she used her celebrity to advocate for human rights and social justice for women, the poor and people with disabilities.
8 /10
Renegades Pilot: Kitty O'Neil

S35.E13 ∙ Renegades Pilot: Kitty O'Neil

Sun, Jul 25, 2021
In this new YouTube video series, musician and disability inclusion advocate Lachi explores the cultural contributions of people with disabilities and how they transformed America. This pilot episode for the series investigates the amazing life of racecar driver, stunt legend and daredevil Kitty O'Neil (1946-2018) and how her deafness impacted her career in Hollywood in the 1970s.
0 /10
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