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Roberta Flack
January 24, 2023
Follow music icon Roberta Flack from a piano lounge through her rise to stardom. From “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” to “Killing Me Softly,” Flack’s virtuosity was inseparable from her commitment to civil rights. Detailing her story in her own words, the film features exclusive access to Flack’s archives and interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Peabo Bryson and more.
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March 21, 2025
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Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Monday
March 24, 2025
3:00AM | WFYI 1 (20.1)
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Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Full Episodes
Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
S38E6
Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care
October 29, 2024
Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement....
Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future
October 22, 2024
The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century....
Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy
October 15, 2024
The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights.
Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service
October 8, 2024
Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who championed the cause of justice and...
Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal
October 1, 2024
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
S38E2
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Searching for Augusta Savage
February 15, 2024
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.
José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
S21E7
Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
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.
Clips and Previews
Preview | The Disappearance of Miss Scott
S39E1
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
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