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Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years

Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years

Traces the arc of Marian Anderson’s life and her struggles against racism and poverty.

Aired 02/01/2023 | Expires 04/01/2025 | Rating TV-G

Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years
Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years

Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years

Special | 46m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Traces the arc of Marian Anderson’s life and her struggles against racism and poverty.

Marian Anderson is considered one of the most important opera performers of the 20th century. The celebrated contralto was born in South Philadelphia on Feb. 27, 1897, and played a vital role in the acceptance of African Americans in classical music and other segregated performing arts genres. This program traces the arc of Anderson’s life and her struggles against racism and poverty.

Aired 02/01/2023 | Expires 04/01/2025 | Rating TV-G

Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years is presented by your local public television station.

Distributed nationally by American Public Television

Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years

Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years

Special | 46m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Marian Anderson is considered one of the most important opera performers of the 20th century. The celebrated contralto was born in South Philadelphia on Feb. 27, 1897, and played a vital role in the acceptance of African Americans in classical music and other segregated performing arts genres. This program traces the arc of Anderson’s life and her struggles against racism and poverty.

Aired 02/01/2023 | Expires 04/01/2025 | Rating TV-G

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Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years is presented by your local public television station.

Distributed nationally by American Public Television

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