Oscar Peterson: Black + White
Dives into Peterson’s life as jazz royalty with a focus on the racism he was forced to endure throughout his career and his commitment to mentoring younger players.
Red Hook Summer
When his mom deposits him at the Red Hook housing project in Brooklyn to spend the summer with the grandfather he’s never met, young Flik may as well have landed on Mars. Fresh from his cushy life in Atlanta, he’s bored and friendless, and his strict grandfather, Enoch, a firebrand preacher, is bent on getting him to accept Jesus Christ as his personal savior. Only Chazz, the feisty girl from church, provides a diversion from the drudgery. As hot summer simmers and Sunday mornings brim with Enoch’s operatic sermons, things turn anything but dull as people’s conflicting agendas collide.
Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes
The life and career of jazz musician Ron Carter, the most recorded bassist in history, featuring original concert footage and insights from jazz icons.
Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute
In a star-studded evening of music and memories, a community of iconic performers honor Dolly Parton as the MusiCares Person of the Year.
Stephen Colbert's Election Night 2020: Democracy's Last Stand: Building Back America Great Again Better 2020
Live from his virtual underground political bunker, Stephen reacts in real-time as state-by-state results are tallied.“It’s going to be a great night although my therapist has reminded me America has to WANT to change,” says Colbert.
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
Dr. Hess Green becomes cursed by a mysterious ancient African artifact and is overwhelmed with a newfound thirst for blood. Soon after his transformation he enters into a dangerous romance with Ganja Hightower that questions the very nature of love, addiction, sex, and status.
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Barry Avrich
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Quincy Jones
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Branford Marsalis
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Jackie Richardson
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Spike Lee
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Colman Domingo
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Blessing Rowe
Stephen Henderson
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Deacon Yancy
Arthur French
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Mr. Curtis
Mavis Staples
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Leon Bridges
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Katy Perry
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Ethan Hawke
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Bryan Cranston
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Brian Jones
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Rami Malek
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Seneschal Higginbottom
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