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THESE AMAZING SHADOWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 @ 8:00PM & 11:00PM These Amazing Shadows weaves clips from America’s most-beloved films (and many rarer treasures) with moving personal tales of how specific films have reflected our culture and changed lives. The film includes interviews with the Librarian of Congress (Dr. James Billington), famous directors (including Christopher Nolan,...

THE BOTANY OF DESIRE

THE BOTANY OF DESIRE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 @ 6:00PM & 9:00PM Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this special takes viewers on an eye-opening exploration of the human relationship with the plant world. The program shows how the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato – evolved to satisfy our yearnings. Find out more...

SCHEDULE 12/22-12/28

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CHRISTMAS AT ST. OLAF

REJOICE, GIVE THANKS, AND SING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 @ 8:00PM This new production of one of the nation’s most highly acclaimed annual musical celebration marks the 100th anniversary of the annual Christmas Festival from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Featuring St. Olaf’s renowned choirs and orchestra, the program’s rich blending of compositions will highlight selections from...

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THE WOODMANS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 @ 8:00PM & 11:00PM Episode: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Francesca Woodman The Woodmans were a family of well-known artists bonded in their belief that making art was the highest form of expression. For their daughter Francesca – one of the late 20th century’s most recognized and influential photographers – fame came only after her...