Biopics | April 2026
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A Dreamer’s Search
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 1pm
In 1918, artist Rockwell Kent left New York for Alaska's remote Fox Island. Facing failure at home, he risked everything to find inspiration in the wilderness. Amid storms, solitude and a deepening bond with his young son, Kent created the art that launched his enduring career.
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Independent Lens
The Tallest Dwarf
Monday, April 6, 2026, 9pm
Through family archives and the voices of little people, "The Tallest Dwarf" explores dwarfism and belonging. Filmmaker Julie Wyman highlights personal stories, creative collaborations and medical debates that challenge ideas of normalcy.
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A Fuller Education
Monday, April 20, 2026, 9pm
Education reform is a key issue in every state, as legislators and parents look for the best way forward for our young people. A FULLER EDUCATION is an hour-long program that follows the unique journey of Dr. Howard Fuller, an African American civil rights leader and educator who has personally won support from figures as politically diverse as George W. Bush and Barack Obama. As the leader of a big-city school district, Fuller initiated radical new ideas in education that catalyzed a major shift in perspective and are now being emulated nationwide.
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In Search of Edgar Allan Poe
Part 1
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 8:30pm
Despite a difficult upbringing, Poe discovers his true calling as a writer and marries his beloved Virginia. He creates the detective genre. He shapes the modern short story. Yet, he struggles with poverty, alcohol and his "imp of the perverse." Many of Poe's most famous works are profiled, including "To Helen," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Black Cat," and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue."
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In Search of Edgar Allan Poe
Part 2
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 8:30pm
Poe's young wife suffers a fatal disease, compelling him to write "The Masque of the Red Death" and "The Raven." He strives to launch a literary magazine, pioneers science fiction and pens a prose poem about the Universe, but dies tragically at age 40. This part examines Poe's final days and brings to life renowned works such as "The Pit and the Pendulum," "Annabel Lee," and "The Bells."
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