Extras
When journalist Jason Fine first met Brian Wilson
Jason Fine describes how his friendship with Brian Wilson first started.
When journalist Jason Fine first met Brian Wilson
Watch Brian Wilson produce a song
See musical genius Brian Wilson at work producing his song, "Honeycomb."
Watch Brian Wilson produce a song
Rare studio footage of the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations"
Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys work on "Good Vibrations" in the studio in 1966.
Rare studio footage of the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations"
Brian Wilson visits his high school
Brian Wilson makes a stop at his high school alma mater.
Brian Wilson visits his high school
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Explore the life and career of the legendary singer and co-founder of The Beach Boys.
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Why Joe Papp thinks the theater should be free for all of us
Joe Papp made it his mission to have theater be accessible to the public.
Why Joe Papp thinks the theater should be free for all of us
Representation in theater was important to Joe Papp
When developing Free Shakespeare in the Park, Joe Papp wanted people to feel represented.
Representation in theater was important to Joe Papp
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming
Duke found his mind and body shocked by his first time swimming in an indoor pool.
Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming
Paul Strauch recounts a conversation he had with Duke about the power of the word "Aloha."
The meaning of Aloha
How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii
Duke Kahanamoku shattered the Amateur Athletic Union's swim record in 1911.
How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii
Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard
Duke Kahanamoku rescued eight men from the capsized Thelma in California.
Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest
"Crucifixion" recalled the racial unrest Marian Anderson saw during her time in Chicago.
Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest
Marian Anderson's love of fashion and shoes
Marian Anderson had a vast collection of couture clothing.
Marian Anderson's love of fashion and shoes
Marian Anderson overcame discrimination with Danbury farm
Anderson bought her beloved farm in Danbury, CT, with her husband, Orpheus Fisher.
Marian Anderson overcame discrimination with Danbury farm
How racism affected Marian Anderson's vocal classification
Though Marian Anderson could sing both high and low notes, she was billed as a contralto.
How racism affected Marian Anderson's vocal classification
Rennie Harris on the power of the choreographer
Rennie Harris describes how choreographers are responsible for their dancers.
Rennie Harris on the power of the choreographer
Choreographer Rennie Harris on channeling Ailey
Rennie Harris choreographed a piece about Ailey for the 60th anniversary of the company.
Choreographer Rennie Harris on channeling Ailey
Bill T. Jones remembers the first time he met Alvin Ailey
"I was lonely for colleagues who were people of color," said Jones upon meeting Ailey.
Bill T. Jones remembers the first time he met Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey on Chauncey Green, the friend who saved his life
Ailey describes his "blood memories" and an impactful friendship.
Alvin Ailey on Chauncey Green, the friend who saved his life
Ailey's "Revelations" draws on African American spirituals
Ailey's "Revelations" performance depicted the "Black experience."
Ailey's "Revelations" draws on African American spirituals
Ailey dancers reflect on company's scrappy beginnings
Former Ailey dancers recall how Alvin Ailey worked hard to raise money for the company.