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Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson

SINGER Feb 27, 1897 - Apr 8, 1993

AMERICAN MASTERS FILM

Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her HandsDirected by Rita Coburn

Written Features

Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Marian Anderson and Albert Einstein’s unexpected friendship
The unlikely pair of friends built a connection on genuine mutual respect.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
How representation can empower you in the arts
Writer, singer and educator Aiden K. Feltkamp reflects on their journey as a trans nonbinary...
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Five firsts that made Marian Anderson famous
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Marian Anderson quotes on music, discrimination and success
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Marian Anderson’s success challenged racial typecasting
Historian Raymond Arsenault recounts Marian Anderson's bravery, from her record-breaking success in the music world...
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
“I am not a dazzler”: How Marian Anderson’s fashion legacy recast the role of opera...
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña explores how Anderson's sartorial choices "ultimately helped shape her persona as...
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Marian Anderson biography and timeline
Marian Anderson Had a “Once in a Hundred Year” Voice. Start With These 5 Recordings.
Her rich contralto voice is one that will forever reverberate through the chronicles of American...
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
This Historic Marian Anderson Performance Made Her an Icon of the Civil Rights Movement
Anderson performed for 75,000 people on the National Mall.

Video Features

Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands -- Denyce Graves and others discuss Marian Anderson's legacy CLIP: 1:02:05
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Denyce Graves and others discuss Marian Anderson's legacy
Celebrate Marian Anderson in this event with Denyce Graves, George Shirley and others.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands -- Marian Anderson overcame discrimination with Danbury farm CLIP: 1:34
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Marian Anderson overcame discrimination with Danbury farm
Anderson bought her beloved farm in Danbury, CT, with her husband, Orpheus Fisher.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands -- Marian Anderson's love of fashion and shoes CLIP: 1:37
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Marian Anderson's love of fashion and shoes
Marian Anderson had a vast collection of couture clothing.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands -- Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest CLIP: 3:14
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest
"Crucifixion" recalled the racial unrest Marian Anderson saw during her time in Chicago.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands -- How racism affected Marian Anderson's vocal classification CLIP: 1:24
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
How racism affected Marian Anderson's vocal classification
Though Marian Anderson could sing both high and low notes, she was billed as a contralto.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands WATCH: 1:53:01
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.