American Experience

Extended Trailer | Voice of Freedom | American Experience

Preview: Season 33 Episode 2 | 1m 40s

Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years” by maestros in Europe and widely celebrated by both white and black audiences at home, Marian Anderson's fame hadn’t been enough to spare her from the indignities and outright violence of racism and segregation.

Aired: 02/15/21

Rating: NR

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