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Marina Abramović
Marina Abramović
Performance & Conceptual Artist
Amy Taubin
Amy Taubin
Film Critic
John Waters
John Waters
Filmmaker
Hiro Yamagata
Hiro Yamagata
Artist
Edward Ayers
Edward Ayers
Historian test
Devin Allen
Devin Allen
Photographer A Choice of Weapons
Leslie Parks Bailey
Leslie Parks - Bailey
Gordon Parks' daughter A Choice of Weapons
Maurice Berger
Maurice Berger
Cultural Historian A Choice of Weapons
Mary Frances Berry
Mary Frances Berry
Historian
Sidney Blumenthal - Part 1
Sidney Blumenthal - Part 1
Journalist
Sidney Blumenthal - Part 2
Sidney Blumenthal - Part 2
Journalist
Christopher Bonner - Part 1
Christopher Bonner - Part 1
Historian
Christopher Bonner - Part 2
Christopher Bonner - Part 2
Historian
Christopher Bonner - Part 3
Christopher Bonner - Part 3
Historian
Lonnie Bunch
Lonnie Bunch
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution
Michael Burlingame
Michael Burlingame
Historian
Philip Brookman
Philip Brookman
Curator A Choice of Weapons
Lonnie Bunch
Lonnie Bunch
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution A Choice of Weapons
Jelani Cobb
Jelani Cobb
Historian & Author
Jelani Cobb
Jelani Cobb
Historian, Author A Choice of Weapons
Abigail Cooper
Abigail Cooper
Historian
Justene Hill Edwards
Justene Hill Edwards
Historian
Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper
Journalist A Choice of Weapons
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Adger Cowans
Photographer A Choice of Weapons
Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay
Filmmaker A Choice of Weapons
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Nicole Fleetwood
Professor A Choice of Weapons
Eric Foner
Eric Foner
Historian
Kerri Greenidge
Kerri Greenidge
Historian
Steven Hahn
Steven Hahn
Historian
Kellie Carter Jackson - Part 1
Kellie Carter Jackson - Part 1
Historian
Kellie Carter Jackson - Part 2
Kellie Carter Jackson - Part 2
Historian
Caroline Janney
Caroline Janney
Historian
Matthew Karp
Matthew Karp
Historian
Spike Lee
Spike Lee
Filmmaker
Chandra Manning
Chandra Manning
Historian
Kate Masur
Kate Masur
Historian
Edna Greene Medford
Edna Greene Medford
Historian
James McPherson
James McPherson
Historian
Michele Mitchell
Michele Mitchell
Historian
James Oakes - Part 1
James Oakes - Part 1
Historian
James Oakes - Part 2
James Oakes - Part 2
Historian
David Reynolds - Part 1
David Reynolds - Part 1
Historian
David Reynolds - Part 2
David Reynolds - Part 2
Historian
Manisha Sinha
Manisha Sinha
Historian
John Stauffer
John Stauffer
Historian
LaToya Ruby Frazier
LaToya Ruby Frazier
Photographer A Choice of Weapons
Edward Widmer - Part 1
Edward Widmer - Part 1
Historian
Edward Widmer - Part 2
Edward Widmer - Part 2
Historian
Edward Widmer - Part 3
Edward Widmer - Part 3
Historian
Sean Wilentz
Sean Wilentz
Historian
Nelson George
Nelson George
Writer, Filmmaker A Choice of Weapons
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Author, Activist A Choice of Weapons
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Spike Lee
Filmmaker A Choice of Weapons
Khalil Muhammad
Khalil Muhammad
Historian, Professor A Choice of Weapons
Michal Raz-Russo
Michal Raz-Russo
Curator A Choice of Weapons
Paul Roth
Paul Roth
Curator A Choice of Weapons
Richard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree
Actor A Choice of Weapons
Jamel Shabazz
Jamel Shabazz
Photographer A Choice of Weapons
Mario Sprouse
Mario Sprouse
Musician, Composer A Choice of Weapons
Bryan Stevenson
Bryan Stevenson
Founder, Equal Justice Initiative A Choice of Weapons
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Darren Walker
President, Ford Foundation A Choice of Weapons
Genevieve Young
Genevieve Young
Gordon Parks' wife A Choice of Weapons
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Jimmy Carter
U.S. President, 1977-1981 The Soul of America
Genevieve Ahearne
Genevieve Ahearne
Friend of Barack Obama Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Elizabeth Alexander
Elizabeth Alexander
Poet Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
David Axelrod
David Axelrod
Political Advisor Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Phil Boerner
Phil Boerner
Barack Obama's classmate Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Carol Moseley Braun
Carol Moseley Braun
U.S. Senator, 1993-1999 Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Author, Journalist Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
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Jelani Cobb
Historian, Author Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson
Author, Professor Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Joella Edwards
Joella Edwards
Classmate of Barack Obama Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau
Speechwriter for President Obama Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Part 1
Professor Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Part 2
Professor Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Charlamagne tha God
Charlamagne tha God
Radio Host Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Austan Goolsbee
Austan Goolsbee
Economist Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Loretta Augustine Herron
Loretta Augustine Herron
Community Organizer Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Sherrilyn Ifill
Sherrilyn Ifill
President, Legal Defense Fund Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson
Politician, Activist Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Valerie Jarrett
Valerie Jarrett
Political Advisor Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Broderick Johnson
Broderick Johnson
Chair, My Brothers Keeper Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Jerry Kellman
Jerry Kellman
Community Organizer Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Keegan Michael Key
Keegan Michael Key
Comedian Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
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John Lewis
Politician, Activist Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Alvin Love
Alvin Love
Minister Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
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Reggie Love
Political Aide Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
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Ken Mack
Professor Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
David Maraniss
David Maraniss
Author, Journalist Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
DeRay Mckesson
DeRay Mckesson
Activist Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Judd Miner
Judd Miner
Attorney Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Martin Nesbitt
Martin Nesbitt
Friend of Barack Obama Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Michele Norris
Michele Norris
Journalist Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Anthony Peterson
Anthony Peterson
Classmate of Barack Obama Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
David Remnick
David Remnick
Journalist, Author Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Bobby Rush
Bobby Rush
Politician Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Reverend Al Sharpton
Reverend Al Sharpton
Activist Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Shirley Sherrod
Shirley Sherrod
Activist Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Laura Washington
Laura Washington
Journalist Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Cornel West
Cornel West
Philosopher, Activist Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Jeremiah Wright
Jeremiah Wright
Pastor Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Zariff
Zariff
President Obama's Barber Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Bertie Buffett
Bertie Buffett
Warren Buffett's sister Becoming Warren Buffett
Doris Buffett
Doris Buffett
Warren Buffett's sister Becoming Warren Buffett
Howard Buffett
Howard Buffett
Warren Buffett's son Becoming Warren Buffett
Peter Buffett
Peter Buffett
Warren Buffett's son Becoming Warren Buffett
Susie Buffett
Susie Buffett
Warren Buffett's daughter Becoming Warren Buffett
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Warren Buffett - Part 1
Investor Becoming Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett - Part 2
Investor Becoming Warren Buffett
Bill and Melinda Gates
Bill & Melinda Gates
Philanthropists Becoming Warren Buffett
Sandy Gottesman
Sandy Gottesman
Investor Becoming Warren Buffett
Carol Loomis
Carol Loomis
Journalist Becoming Warren Buffett
Charles Munger
Charles Munger
Investor Becoming Warren Buffett
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Jon Meacham - Part 1
Historian, Author The Soul of America
Jon Meacham production still
Jon Meacham - Part 2
Historian, Author The Soul of America
Jon Meacham
Jon Meacham - Part 3
Historian, Author The Soul of America
Keith Meacham
Keith Meacham
Jon Meacham's wife The Soul of America
Joanne Bland
Joanne Bland
Activist The Soul of America
Linda Gordon
Linda Gordon
Historian The Soul of America
Janice Wesley Kelsey
Janice Wesley Kelsey
Activist The Soul of America
Karen Korematsu
Karen Korematsu
Fred Korematsu's daughter The Soul of America
John Lewis production still
John Lewis
Politician, Activist The Soul of America
Dale Minami
Dale Minami
Civil Rights Attorney The Soul of America
George Takei
George Takei
Actor, Activist The Soul of America
Donald Tamaki
Donald Tamaki
Civil Rights Attorney The Soul of America
Lisa Tetrault
Lisa Tetrault
Historian The Soul of America
Evan Thomas
Evan Thomas
Journalist The Soul of America
John McCain production still
John McCain - Part 1
Politician For Whom The Bell Tolls
John McCain interview still
John McCain - Part 2
Politician For Whom The Bell Tolls
Andy McCain
Andy McCain
John McCain's son For Whom The Bell Tolls
Carol McCain
Carol McCain
John McCain's first wife For Whom The Bell Tolls
Cindy McCain
Cindy McCain
John McCain's wife For Whom The Bell Tolls
Doug McCain
Doug McCain
John McCain's son For Whom The Bell Tolls
Jack McCain
Jack McCain
John McCain's son For Whom The Bell Tolls
Joe McCain
Joe McCain
John McCain's brother For Whom The Bell Tolls
Sidney McCain
Sidney McCain
John McCain's daughter For Whom The Bell Tolls
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
U.S. President, 2021- For Whom The Bell Tolls
David Brooks
David Brooks
Journalist For Whom The Bell Tolls
George W. Bush
George W. Bush
U.S. President, 2001-2009
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
U.S. President, 1993-2001 For Whom The Bell Tolls
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
Politician For Whom The Bell Tolls
Rick Davis
Rick Davis
Political Consultant For Whom The Bell Tolls
John Fer
John Fer
John McCain's Cellmate For Whom The Bell Tolls
Frank Gamboa
Frank Gamboa
John McCain's classmate For Whom The Bell Tolls
Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham
Politician For Whom The Bell Tolls
Vicki Kennedy
Vicki Kennedy
Attorney For Whom The Bell Tolls
John Kerry
John Kerry
Politician For Whom The Bell Tolls
Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger
Diplomat For Whom The Bell Tolls
Joe Lieberman
Joe Lieberman
Politician For Whom The Bell Tolls
Bill McInturff
Bill McInturff
Political pollster For Whom The Bell Tolls
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
U.S. President, 2009-2017 For Whom The Bell Tolls
Mark Salter
Mark Salter
John McCain's Advisor For Whom the Bell Tolls
Grant Woods
Grant Woods
Politician For Whom The Bell Tolls
Gloria: The Person - The Conflicted Daughter
Gloria: The Person - The Conflicted Daughter
Writer, Lecturer, Political Activist, and Feminist Organizer
Gloria: The Person - Emergence of Confidence
Gloria: The Person - Emergence of Confidence
Writer, Lecturer, Political Activist, and Feminist Organizer
Gloria: The Person - Glamour Girl
Gloria: The Person - Glamour Girl
Writer, Lecturer, Political Activist, and Feminist Organizer
Gloria: The Movement - Goals, Tactics, and Strategies
Gloria: The Movement - Goals, Tactics, and Strategies
Writer, Lecturer, Political Activist, and Feminist Organizer
Gloria: The Movement - Factions and Fricitons
Gloria: The Movement - Factions and Fricitons
Writer, Lecturer, Political Activist, and Feminist Organizer
Gloria: The Movement - Issues and Achievements
Gloria: The Movement - Issues and Achievements
Writer, Lecturer, Political Activist, and Feminist Organizer
Elizabeth Alexander interview still
Elizabeth Alexander
Poet True Justice
Stephen Bright
Stephen Bright
Attorney True Justice
John Lewis
John Lewis
Politician, Activist True Justice
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Bryan Stevenson
Founder, Equal Justice Initiative True Justice
Sam Massell production still
Sam Massell
Politician, businessman King in the Wilderness
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Tom Houck
Activist King in the Wilderness
Andrew Young production still
Andrew Young
U.S. Ambassador King in the Wilderness
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Bernard Lafayette
Activist, Organizer King in the Wilderness
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Clarence Jones
Civil Rights Attorney King in the Wilderness
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Cleveland Sellers
Activist King in the Wilderness
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Clifford Alexander
Former U.S. Secretary of the Army King in the Wilderness
CT Vivian
CT Vivian
Minister King in the Wilderness
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Diane Nash
Activist King in the Wilderness
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Richard Fernandez
Activist King in the Wilderness
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Dorothy Cotton
Activist King in the Wilderness
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Harry Belafonte
Activist King in the Wilderness
Jesse Jackson production still
Jesse Jackson
Politician, Activist King in the Wilderness
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Joan Baez
Musician, Activist King in the Wilderness
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Joseph Califano
Special Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson King in the Wilderness
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John Lewis
Politician, Activist King in the Wilderness
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Marian Wright Edelman
Activist, President Childrens Defense Fund King in the Wilderness
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Mary Lou Finley
Activist King in the Wilderness
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Xernona Clayton
Activist King in the Wilderness
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