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LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
April 01, 2025
Take an intimate look into the life of Liza Minnelli, best known for her Oscar-winning role in Cabaret. Following in the footsteps of her mother Judy Garland, Minnelli used her boundless raw talent to build her own legacy in showbiz.
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Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
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Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
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Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
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Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
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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
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Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther"...
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
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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.
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Discover Augusta Savage's legacy as a Harlem Renaissance sculptor and art activist.
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Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
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Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
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Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
A Song for Cesar
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See how Cesar Chavez and the farmworkers’ movement were influenced by music and the arts....
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
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Follow the 50-year career of preeminent First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams.
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