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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away | Preview
July 27, 2021
Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago’s West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with Carlos Santana and more.
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Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
May 10, 2022
Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
February 8, 2022
Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
October 5, 2021
Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
April 9, 2021
Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller.
Flannery
March 23, 2021
Explore the world of a literary icon whose fiction was unlike anything published before.
How It Feels To Be Free
January 18, 2021
The inspiring story of six trailblazing Black women entertainers.
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Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha | Trailer
May 10, 2022
Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
February 8, 2022
Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.
Becoming Helen Keller
October 19, 2021
Revisit the remarkable career and life of an icon who became a human rights pioneer.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
October 5, 2021
Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You | Trailer
June 28, 2021
Largely responsible for the explosion of bold American television in the 1970s, writer/producer...
Itzhak | Trailer
June 14, 2021
This inspiring documentary provides an intimate and unprecedented look into the remarkable...
Ballerina Boys | Preview
June 4, 2021
Discover The Trocks. Dancing on pointe shoes, these male ballerinas mix artistry and joy.
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
May 3, 2021
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir is an intimate portrait of the groundbreaking writer.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
April 9, 2021
Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks.
Twyla Moves
March 26, 2021
Explore the life of legendary dancer, director and choreographer Twyla Tharp.
Flannery
March 23, 2021
Explore the life of Flannery OConnor whose fiction was unlike anything published before.
Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
March 8, 2021
Trace the life and career of master trumpeter and musical icon Doc Severinsen.
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