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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 and Albert Einstein’s unexpected friendship
How representation can empower you in the arts
Five firsts that made Marian Anderson famous
Marian Anderson quotes on music, discrimination and success
Marian Anderson’s success challenged racial typecasting
“I am not a dazzler”: How Marian Anderson’s fashion legacy recast the role of opera diva
Marian Anderson biography and timeline
Marian Anderson Had a “Once in a Hundred Year” Voice. Start With These 5 Recordings.
This Historic Marian Anderson Performance Made Her an Icon of the Civil Rights Movement

Video Features

Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands -- Denyce Graves and others discuss Marian Anderson's legacy
01:02:05
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Clip | Denyce Graves and others discuss Marian Anderson's legacy
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands -- Marian Anderson overcame discrimination with Danbury farm
00:01:34
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Clip | Marian Anderson overcame discrimination with Danbury farm
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands -- Marian Anderson's love of fashion and shoes
00:01:37
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Clip | Marian Anderson's love of fashion and shoes
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands -- Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest
00:03:14
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Clip | Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands -- How racism affected Marian Anderson's vocal classification
00:01:24
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Clip | How racism affected Marian Anderson's vocal classification
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
01:53:01
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Preview & Full Episode

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