Pioneers of Thirteen
Albert Maysles
Clip | 1m 19s
In 1966, the Maysles brothers filmed a THIRTEEN documentary about author Truman Capote.
In 1966, the Maysles brothers filmed a THIRTEEN documentary about author Truman Capote. Pioneers of THIRTEEN is a four-part documentary chronicling the history of public television and showcasing THIRTEEN’s programming highlights over the last 50 years.
Pioneers of Thirteen
Albert Maysles
Clip | 1m 19s
In 1966, the Maysles brothers filmed a THIRTEEN documentary about author Truman Capote. Pioneers of THIRTEEN is a four-part documentary chronicling the history of public television and showcasing THIRTEEN’s programming highlights over the last 50 years.
How to Watch Pioneers of Thirteen
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