Épisodes: 10 / 10
E118 janv. 2021 · 1 h 30 min
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.
E223 mars 2021 · 1 h 30 min
Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als and more.
E326 mars 2021 · 1 h 30 min
Explore legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process, with original interviews, first-hand glimpses of her at work and rare archival footage of select performances from her more than 160 choreographed works.
E42 avr. 2021 · 1 h 30 min
The life and career of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, leader of the band for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," who continued a schedule of touring and performing into his 90s.
E59 avr. 2021 · 1 h 30 min
The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, including personal details about his battles with drug addiction and homophobia.
E63 mai 2021 · 1 h 30 min
The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
E74 juin 2021 · 1 h 30 min
The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.
E827 juil. 2021 · 1 h 23 min
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.
E95 oct. 2021 · 1 h 28 min
Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today.
E1019 oct. 2021 · 1 h 28 min
Revisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty.
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