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How It Feels To Be Free
January 18, 2021
A documentary that tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American women entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.
TV Schedule
Friday
August 2, 2024
9:00PM | WFYI 1 (20.1)
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Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll
Monday
August 5, 2024
3:00AM | WFYI 1 (20.1)
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Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll
Tuesday
August 27, 2024
8:00PM | WFYI 1 (20.1)
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Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames
Wednesday
August 28, 2024
1:00AM | WFYI 1 (20.1)
Tune-in Reminder
Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames