Episodes
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Bella! This Woman’s Place is in the House
S37 Ep10 |Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
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José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
S21 Ep7 |Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph. - Image
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
S37 Ep9 |Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach. - Image
A Song for Cesar
S37 Ep8 |Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts. - Image
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
S37 Ep7 |Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams. - Image
Jerry Brown: The Disrupter
S37 Ep6 |Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown. - Image
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
S37 Ep5 |Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. - Image
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
S37 Ep4 |See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art. - Image
In The Making
S37 Ep3 |Follow two performers as they break down barriers in opera and country music.
Specials
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John Singleton on having Maya Angelou as a mentor
John Singleton came to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on "Poetic Justice."
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Steve Martin on how David Geffen thrived through friendships
Steve Martin discusses how David Geffen found Hollywood success through his friendships. - Image
Filmmaker Jonas Mekas on living in Andy Warhol's New York
Filmmaker Jonas Mekas describes the burgeoning art scene of New York City in the 1960s. - Image
Protactile: A Language of Touch
DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch. - Image
Protactile: A Language of Touch [Audio Description + ASL]
DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch. - Image
Protactile: A Language of Touch [Extended Audio Description]
DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch. - Image
André Leon Talley on Mae West’s impact on fashion and style
André Leon Talley recounts how Mae West used fashion and her sexuality to empower herself. - Image
Fran Drescher on being a showrunner for the American sitcom
Fran Drescher talks about how she took inspiration from Lucille Ball for "The Nanny." - Image
James Earl Jones on Sidney Poitier and acting
James Earl Jones talks Sidney Poitier's impact on himself and other young Black actors.
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Extras
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Bella Abzug defines what's missing in our democracy
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Bella! This Woman’s Place is in the House
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How Bella Abzug elevated feminist causes while in office
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José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
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Orozco’s paintings were destroyed by U.S. customs agents
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The history “Hidalgo,” one of Orozco’s most iconic paintings
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The spark that ignited Orozco’s interest in art making
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Documenting the legacy of drummer Max Roach
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How Max Roach created the experimental sound of M'Boom
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How Max Roach fused jazz and hip hop
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
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A Song for Cesar