Episode 1
Aired Jan 18, 2021
How It Feels to Be Free
Black female entertainers Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier change American culture through films, fashion, music and politics.
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Episode 2
Aired Mar 23, 2021
Flannery
The life and work of author Flannery O'Connor, featuring archival footage, newly discovered journals and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones and Hilton Als.
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Episode 3
Aired Mar 26, 2021
Twyla Moves
The career and creative process of choreographer Twyla Tharp, a pioneer of both modern dance and ballet.
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Episode 4
Aired Apr 2, 2021
Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
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.
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Episode 5
Aired Apr 9, 2021
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, whose work redefined people's understanding of the brain.
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Episode 6
Aired May 3, 2021
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
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Episode 7
Aired Jun 4, 2021
Ballerina Boys
The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.
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Episode 8
Aired Jul 27, 2021
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
The career of blues guitarist Buddy Guy, a pioneer of Chicago's West Side sound, and his influence on rock musicians including Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
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Episode 9
Aired Oct 5, 2021
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
The 70-year career of Rita Moreno, one of a select group of entertainers who have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards.
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Episode 10
Aired Oct 19, 2021
Becoming Helen Keller
The life and legacy of Helen Keller, including how she used her celebrity to advocate for human rights and social justice for women, the poor and people with disabilities.
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