Season 35
10 episodes · Jan 18, 2021
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S35E1How It Feels to Be Free
Jan 18, 202190mA 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.
S35E2Flannery
Mar 23, 202190mExplore 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.
S35E3Twyla Moves
Mar 26, 202190mExplore 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.
S35E4Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
Apr 2, 202190mThe 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.
S35E5Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Apr 9, 202190mThe life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, including personal details about his battles with drug addiction and homophobia.
S35E6Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
May 3, 202190mThe life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
S35E7Ballerina Boys
Jun 4, 202190mThe story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.
S35E8Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
Jul 27, 202183mDive 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.
S35E9Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Oct 5, 202188mDiscover 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.
S35E10Becoming Helen Keller
Oct 19, 202188mRevisit 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.