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Birth of a Movement

In 1915, William M. Trotter waged a battle against the notoriously Ku Klux Klan-friendly blockbuster The Birth of a Nation, which unleashed a fight still raging today about race relations and representation, and the power and influence of Hollywood.

Premieres Monday at 10pm on WGBH 2

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MIDSOMER MURDERS

Midsomer Conversation with John Nettles

Nettles reflects upon his 13 seasons of "living" in Midsomer county, revealing his favorite murder methods depicted on the series, experiences with guest stars, and more.

Monday at 9pm on WGBX 44

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CD OF THE WEEK

Haydn: Symphonies 8 & 84

In a spirited live recording, the Handel and Haydn Society performs early and late works by Haydn, showing his maturation as an orchestral composer.

All week on 99.5 WCRB

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AFROPOP

Blackout and Pangaea

Blackout tells how children reconcile their lives in one of the world's poorest countries with their desire to learn. Pangaea tells the story of a young girl, trapped on the roof of her house during the days following the landfall of Hurricane Katrina.

Monday at 8pm on WGBH World

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Sit front row as some of the best a cappella and choral groups in the region perform for our cameras. Registration is free, but RSVP is required.

February 10, 11 and 16 at WGBH Studios

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50 Years of Mostly Mozart

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' Mostly Mozart Festival, one of the world's major music festivals. The visionary programming celebrates the genius of Mozart with signature performances and new commissions.

Monday at 12pm on WGBX 44

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Silicon Valley’s Immigrant Roots

Where else have we seen an immigration ban like Trump’s? Walter Isaacson walks us through the history of immigration and innovation.

Saturday at 12pm and Thursday at 9pm on 89.7 WGBH

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Through NOVA's Make Science For All Kickstarter campaign, funds will be raised for Beyond the Elements, a new two-hour investigation into the adventures of molecules hosted by David Pogue. And much more than that - it will help bring the film to every public high school in America on a variety of platforms.

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