Episode

American Masters: Robert Shaw -- Man of Many Voices

Name: American Masters: Robert Shaw -- Man of Many Voices
Released: 2019-06-21
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Hillary Clinton, Mike Nichols, Gloria Steinem, Steve Martin, Scarlett Johansson

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Overview

A profile of the conductor, his work with the civil rights movement, and his musical legacy.

Details

Series: American Masters
Season: Season 33
Episode: Episode 8
Air date: 2019-06-21
Runtime: 90 min

Episode context

Robert Shaw -- Man of Many Voices is Episode 8 in Season 33 of American Masters. It aired on 2019-06-21. The runtime is 90 min.

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