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S21E7
José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
October 07, 2023
The life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a life filled with drama, adversity and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Despite poverty, childhood rheumatic fever that damaged his heart and an explosion in his youth that cost him his left hand, Orozco persisted in his wish to become an artist.
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Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
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Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future
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Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy
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Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service
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Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal
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Explore the story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction...
Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
S38E5
Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors....
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
S38E4
Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther"...
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
S38E3
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Moynihan
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Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Searching for Augusta Savage
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Discover Augusta Savage's legacy as a Harlem Renaissance sculptor and art activist.
HOPPER: An American love story
S38E1
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
S37E9
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
A Song for Cesar
S37E8
See how Cesar Chavez and the farmworkers’ movement were influenced by music and the arts....
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
S37E7
Follow the 50-year career of preeminent First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams.
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
S37E5
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
Dr. Tony Fauci
S37E2
Join Dr. Anthony Fauci as he reflects on his life and career as a public health advocate.
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