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Legends of Film: Anthony Richmond

During this episode Bill talks to director of photography Anthony B. Richmond. You may know Mr.  Richmond's work from such films as Let it Be, The Man Who Fell to Earth, and Don't Look Now. Richmond discusses the making of Don't Look Now, filming The Beatles' final concert (!), and working with David Lean on Doctor Zhivago.

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Though the outlook in Tennessee seemed bleak before the battle began, the state surprised the nation by becoming the 36th and final state to ratify the Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution 100 years ago. Here’s a look back at how it all unfolded…
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As we round the corner to our virtual opening on August 18, we're capping off our Nashville Voices series with one last story—a powerful testimonial from a powerful woman. The Brooklyn Heights Community Garden that Nella Pearl Frierson founded nurtures more than local produce.
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Family Folktales: The Colony of Cats

When Lizina is rejected by her mother (who much prefers Lizina’s older sister, Peppina), she goes to work in a house filled with cats. She finds great success there, so much so that her greedy sister decides to try her own luck with the cats. But which sister will live happily ever after?