Extras
What's it like choreographing a dance for Zoom?
Tharp discovers a technical challenge that makes choreographing virtually even harder.
What's it like choreographing a dance for Zoom?
Twyla Tharp's very valuable college decision
How Tharp directed her own education at Barnard College.
Twyla Tharp's very valuable college decision
The time Twyla Tharp setup a performance in Central Park
Archival footage shows one of Twyla Tharp's dances in Central Park amongst the public.
The time Twyla Tharp setup a performance in Central Park
The time Twyla Tharp pushed David Byrne to his limits
In 1981, Twyla Tharp commissioned David Byrne of the Talking Heads to write music for her.
The time Twyla Tharp pushed David Byrne to his limits
Tharp and Baryshnikov's "totally unexpected" collaboration
The collaboration was "lightening in a bottle," according to Tharp.
Tharp and Baryshnikov's "totally unexpected" collaboration
How does Twyla Tharp create new dances?
Twyla Tharp's creative process is very physical, even into her 80's.
How does Twyla Tharp create new dances?
Why did Flannery O'Connor detest "Gone with the Wind"?
She reportedly “couldn’t stand” the romanticized, Hollywood version of the old South.
Why did Flannery O'Connor detest "Gone with the Wind"?
Why are Flannery O’Connor’s stories so timely?
Co-director Elizabeth Coffman explains why the writer’s stories are so timely today.
Why are Flannery O’Connor’s stories so timely?
Why Cicely Tyson was selective about her acting roles
Tyson was mindful of how she performed Black womanhood.
Why Cicely Tyson was selective about her acting roles
The role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement
Historian Ruth Feldstein on the role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement.
The role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement
Lena Waithe on why Cicely Tyson's hair was revolutionary
Waithe describes how Tyson's natural hair was an inspiration to many others.
Lena Waithe on why Cicely Tyson's hair was revolutionary
How It Feels To Be Free documentary
How six iconic African American female entertainers challenged the entertainment industry.
How It Feels To Be Free documentary
Halle Berry on how seeing Diahann Caroll on TV changed her
Having a role model on TV who looked like her made a big difference for Halle Berry.
Halle Berry on how seeing Diahann Caroll on TV changed her
Diahann Carroll talks race and makeup while filming "Julia"
Carroll tells the story of an early makeup session for the TV show “Julia.”
Diahann Carroll talks race and makeup while filming "Julia"
Alicia Keys doesn’t mind being compared to Lena Horne
The musician talks about why she admires Horne so much.