Episode
American Masters: Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
Overview
A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
Details
- Series
- American Masters
- Season
- Season 16
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2001-12-16
- Runtime
- 90 min
Episode context
Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance is Episode 6 in Season 16 of American Masters. It aired on 2001-12-16. The runtime is 90 min.
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