Episodes
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Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
S36 Ep5 |Explore the life of the legendary singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys.
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Joe Papp in Five Acts
S36 Ep4 |Papp, founder of Free Shakespeare in the Park, believed great art is for all. - Image
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
S36 Ep3 |Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku. - Image
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
S36 Ep2 |Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement. - Image
Ailey
S36 Ep1 |The story of a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. - Image
Becoming Helen Keller (Extended Audio Description Version)
S35 Ep12 |Revisit the remarkable career and life of an icon who became a human rights pioneer. - Image
Becoming Helen Keller
S35 Ep11 |Revisit the remarkable career and life of an icon who became a human rights pioneer. - Image
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
S35 Ep10 |Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist. - Image
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away
S35 Ep9 |Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist.
Specials
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Tracey Ullman on Mel Brooks' intrinsically American comedy
Tracey Ullman discusses the joys of working with Mel Brooks.
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Baayork Lee on becoming a Broadway star at age 5
Baayork Lee discusses starring on Broadway at age 5 and working with Richard Rodgers. - Image
I. M. Pei on sculpture
I. M. Pei shares his thoughts on the relationship between sculpture and scale. - Image
Gloria Steinem on the legacy of Marilyn Monroe
Gloria Steinem talks about Marilyn Monroe in relation to the women's movement. - Image
Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard
Laura Linney discusses her time at Juilliard and how it helped shape her as an actor. - Image
Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll
Patti Smith shares her thoughts on Lou Reed and the 70s rock and roll scene. - Image
Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences
Dionne Warwick discusses Lena Horne and her other musical influences. - Image
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history like Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball. - Image
Gloria Naylor on the American dream
Gloria Naylor speaks about the American dream and Nella Larsen's "Passing."
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Extras
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Brian Wilson visits his high school
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Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
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Rare studio footage of the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations"
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Watch Brian Wilson produce a song
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When journalist Jason Fine first met Brian Wilson
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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
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Joe Papp in Five Acts
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Papp turned a dilapidated building into The Public Theater
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Representation in theater was important to Joe Papp
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The origins of Shakespeare in the Park
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When Joe Papp asked Meryl Streep to take over the theater
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Why Joe Papp thinks the theater should be free for all of us