1. Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

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. 11 July 1988. 90 min

The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.

2. A Duke Named Ellington

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. 18 July 1988. 90 min

Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

3. Andre Kertesz of the Cities

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. 8 August 1988. 90 min

A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

4. Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

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. 22 August 1988. 90 min

Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

5. Rivera in America

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. 29 August 1988. 90 min

The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

6. Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

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. 5 September 1988. 90 min

A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

7. Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

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. 8 March 1989. 90 min

The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

8. Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre

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. 26 June 1989. 90 min

The story of "method" acting.