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Artist Nam June Paik.

Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

About the documentary

See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art and coiner of the term “electronic superhighway.” Born in Japan-occupied Korea, Paik went on to become a pillar of the American avant-garde and transformed modern image-making with his sculptures, films ...

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In The Making

Rissi Palmer picks these 3 songs from her past, present and future

As one of only five African American women to make the Billboard charts in the history of country music, Rissi Palmer has dedicated her career to expanding the bounds of the genre. Working to uplift women of color in music, Palmer announces the worldwide release ...

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Preparing for a final opera performance

In this outtake from "J'Nai Bridges Unamplified," J'Nai prepares for her final appearance in "Written in Stone" at the Kennedy Center. The following day would be another momentous day for her, her world premiere in Adolphus Hailstork's "A Knee on the Neck." "It's been such ...

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The nomadic life of an opera singer

J'Nai Bridges meets with the Young Artists of Washington National Opera to talk about the pros, the cons and some of the loneliness surrounding life as an opera singer. "Opera singers are truly nomads," said J'Nai.

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The history of Black artists in country music

Black musicians have always had a place in the history of country music, despite the music industry's push to label white folk music as hillbilly music, and Black folk music as "race records." "Black people that have succeeded in this industry succeeded in spite of ...

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Sydney G. James: How We See Us

Sydney G. James: How We See Us

Juanita Anderson's director statement “[It's] like our existence as Black female creators is activism, and that’s kind of crazy.” It was day three of filming with Sydney G. James in her studio, when she spoke those words in a way that seemed like a surprise ...

Dr. Tony Fauci

Dr. Fauci on retiring

Dr. Anthony Fauci sits down with his wife, Dr. Christine Grady, to discuss retiring from his positions as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to the president.

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Dr. Tony Fauci

10 photos exploring the many facets of Dr. Anthony Fauci

We all know the name Dr. Anthony Fauci and recognize the man who regularly appeared on television screens in 2020, giving advice and guidance on how to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is more to Anthony Fauci beyond the public figure. This article aims ...

Actress Lily Gladstone.

Lily Gladstone: Far Out There

Lily Gladstone: Far Out There

Brooke Swaney's director statement When actress Lily Gladstone and I decided to make a short documentary about her as a master in the making, we started getting philosophical, which can happen when you throw two nerdy Blackfeet people together. In the 1940s, American Psychologist Abraham ...