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Olympic champion Helen Maroulis. At just 23 years old, she was competing in her first Olympic Games in Rio against Saori Yoshida, a 13x World Champion and the most decorated wrestler of all time. Yoshida was undefeated for over four straight years - until she stepped onto the mat with Maroulis, who shocked the world and defeated Yoshida to become the first, and only, American woman to win a Gold Medal in wrestling.
When Iran’s ayatollah banned music and performances in the entire country, instruments and records became contraband, and artists were exiled, imprisoned, or executed. As the new government began to crush basic human rights, Maestro Shajarian risked everything to confront the regime, singing truth to power and uniting the country in a chorus of millions strong. His life long pursuit of equality through art is immortalized for generations to come, through his majestic, soaring vocals and lyrics. His internationally renowned hymn, “MORGHE SAHAR”, performed at the finale of all his concerts is widely considered the Unofficial National Anthem for Iranian Freedom.
After filming police shooting a black man, an amateur journalist takes to the streets to capture the ensuing protests. When he is attacked by riot police, he must decide whether to remain a witness or use his footage to fight back.
Part concert film, part backstage pass, the special tells his compelling life story through Cole’s own words and music, and through the observations of those who know him best.
A deaf party animal who has always felt out of place in hearing clubs travels to Holland to discover an amazing rave where deaf people can enjoy music.
Growing up in the underbelly of Burnside Skatepark, Paul Johnson is a product of his environment. As a deaf skater, he's learned to navigate the challenges that come with communicating amongst mostly hearing friends. With a new generation of skaters in need of role models, the default culture that once enabled the vices of Burnside's skate community is now in transition. Through My Board tells the story of Paul and the park's OGs as they reckon with aging, addiction, and the often-uncomfortable process of personal evolution.
