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NewStudents Led a Free Speech Movement in the 60s. Colleges Grapple With Its Legacy
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Universities are under increased pressure about free expression and protest on campus. (9m 45s)
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Three mothers who have had stillbirths strive to make pregnancy safer in the U.S. (1h 13m 5s)
Bryant Park NYC Tree Lighting 2024
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Enjoy a front-row seat for the annual holiday tree lighting in NYC’s Bryant Park. (28m)
A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy: The Series
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See how everyday citizens are practicing key habits that help sustain a robust democracy. (49m 13s)
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A portrait of the rise and fall of America's first celebrity designer--Halston. (1h 33m 41s)
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Alex Winter's troubling look at YouTube, a site that changed how we experience the world. (1h 39m 1s)
Rockfield: The Studio on the Farm
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The charming story of two Welsh brothers who turned their farm into a successful recording studio. (1h 36m 8s)
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Discover the early life of rapper Nas and the story behind his groundbreaking debut album. (1h 14m 41s)
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A candid look at the fentanyl crisis in NYC and New Jersey and efforts to combat it. (56m 46s)
Bryant Park NYC Tree Lighting 2023
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A front-row seat for a beloved holiday tradition: the annual tree lighting in Bryant Park. (28m 35s)
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Dan Stevens and Dominic Cooper star as friends and rivals caught up in a love triangle. (1h 40m 51s)
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A portrait of the puppeteer Caroll Spinney, who gave us Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. (1h 26m 14s)
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The world’s “oldest” rock group celebrates their 40th anniversary. (26m 46s)
Young@Heart’s 40th Anniversary Show
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The world’s “oldest” rock group celebrates their 40th anniversary. (56m 46s)
Mika - Live at the Paris Philharmonic
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This program features singer-songwriter Mika at Le Philharmonice de Paris. (56m 50s)
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H.S & Jr High dance students lead & mentor elementary students in a 3-week dance intensive (55m 3s)
Richelieu Dennis on Creating Wealth for the Black Community
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Richelieu Dennis recounts his journey from war-torn Liberia to becoming a business leader. (10m 6s)
In a conversation from 1966, author Philip Roth discusses his novel "Goodbye, Columbus." (28m 57s)
Free at Last – Martin Luther King, Jr.
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An insightful, behind-the-scenes portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his mission. (1h 27m 58s)
Our Vanishing Wilderness: Of Broccoli and Pelicans
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: The tragic effects that result when pesticides creep into food chains. (28m 44s)
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
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Watch the journey of two ordinary men as they set out to follow Polo’s historic route. (1h 26m 45s)
Dorothea Lange- Part Two: The Closer for Me
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From the archives, THIRTEEN presents Dorothea Lange: The Closer for Me. (28m 24s)
Dorothea Lange- Part One: Under the Trees
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From the archives, THIRTEEN presents Dorothea Lange: Under the Trees. (28m 28s)
Frankie Manning: Never Stop Swinging
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Featuring archival footage of the swing dancer/choreographer and his last interview. (28m 47s)
American Graduate Day 2016 – Hour 4
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Learn how our partners are preparing young people for college and careers. (56m 47s)
American Graduate Day 2016: Hour 2
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Learn how our partners are creating better learning opportunities for students. (1h 4s)
American Graduate Day 2016: Hour 1
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Learn about mentorship and early education in this hour of American Graduate Day. (1h 7s)
Swing with Thirteen at Lincoln Center Open House
Lindy Hop dancing, live swing music, screenings and filmmaker Q&A are part of the evening. (1h 10m 22s)
Groundswell: I Just Want to Come Home, Pt. 2
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Groundswell's young artists talk about the inspiration for their mural. (2m 22s)
Groundswell: I Just Want to Come Home, Pt. 1
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Young artists talk about their interactions with NYPD and their hopes for the mural. (2m 56s)
Groundswell: Voices Her'd, Part 3
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The young women of Groundswell talk about how working on the mural has changed them. (1m 56s)
Groundswell: Voices Her'd, Part 2
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The young women of Groundswell talk about catcalling and the inspiration for a mural. (2m 44s)
Groundswell: Voices Her'd, Part 1
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The young women of Groundswell talk about catcalling and their inspiration for a mural. (1m 40s)
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Paula Zahn talks to students and teaches about dance education in NYC public schools. (52m 49s)
Immigrant Son: The Story of John D. Mezzogiorno
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Follow a fourth generation American's attempt to understand his immigrant family's past (56m 39s)
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Twelve actors travel across the country on a quest to bring classical theater to America. (56m 46s)
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A look at the genocide and deportation of Circassians in the 19th century. (47m 51s)
American Graduate Day 2013: Hour 7
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Hour 7: Camino - Excelencia in Education, Posse Foundation, and more. (59m 26s)
American Graduate Day 2013: Hour 6
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Hour 6: 4H, Computer Clubhouse, Parent-Child Home Program, and actor Patrick Stewart. (59m 58s)
American Graduate Day 2013: Hour 5
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Hour 5: Horizons National, Playworks, Friends of the Children, Big Brothers, Big Sisters. (1h 1s)
American Graduate Day 2013: Hour 4
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Hour 4: East Side Settlement House, Sesame Workshop, City Year, Queens Public Library. (1h 1s)
American Graduate Day 2013: Hour 3
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Hour 3: Citizen Schools, Time to Succeed, Chelsea Clinton, SEO Scholars, Boys & Girls Club (1h)
American Graduate Day 2013: Hour 2
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Hour 2: United Way, KaBOOM!, Mark Teixeira, Skills USA, Reading is Fundamental, and more. (59m 59s)
American Graduate Day 2013: Hour 1
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Hour 1: America's Promise Alliance, Broome Street Academy, and Junior Achievement. (59m 58s)
The Law in These Parts: A Discussion
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The Law in These Parts: A Discussion (35m 30s)
Superstorm Sandy: A Live Town Hall
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Mike Schneider hosts this special broadcast with expert panelists and studio audiences. (1h 57m 47s)
LIVE from the NYPL Presents Salman Rushdie
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An in-depth conversation with author Salman Rushdie. (26m 31s)
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