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American Masters

Sun Ra: Do The Impossible [ASL]

1hr 23m 05s

Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra. With his ever-evolving collective, the Sun Ra Arkestra, he self-produced more than 200 albums, stretching the boundaries of jazz. This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation.

Aired: 02/19/26 | Expires: 02/21/26
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