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Encompassing the full spectrum of film—from history to drama to animation to shorts to social-issue films—this anthology series allows audiences greater access to powerful and innovative programs united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers. Terrence Howard hosts.
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COMPAÑERAS
Tuesday, April 1
at 10:00pm.
COMPAÑERAS profiles America’s first all-female mariachi band, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. Founded in 1994, the band members shatter age-old stereotypes while expanding the popularity of mariachi music.
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Water Flowing Together
Tuesday, April 8
at 10:00pm.
This is an intimate portrait of a remarkable dancer, Jock Soto, who retired from the New York City Ballet at age 40 after a 24-year career. |
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King Corn
Tuesday, April 15
at 10:00pm.
Recent college grads Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis plant a single acre of the nation’s most powerful crop — corn — and set out to follow it on its journey to America’s tables. |
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The Creek Runs Red
Tuesday, April 22
at 10:00pm.
The EPA calls the mining town of Picher, Oklahoma, the most toxic place in America, but a dwindling population still calls it home. Today the town is divided by fears of serious health risks, environmental politics, civic pride and old racial tensions between Indian and white society. This program explores the human response to an environmental disaster and the complex connection between people and place. |
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