American Experience, Voice of Freedom

Tuesday, March 2, at 8 PM

Repeats Thursday, March 4, at 12:30 AM, Saturday, March 6, at 3:30 AM, Sunday, March 7, at midnight and noon and Monday, March 8, at 2:30 AM

In 1939, contralto Marian Anderson stepped up to a microphone in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Inscribed on the walls of the monument behind her were the words “all men are created equal.” Barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race, Anderson would sing for the American people in the open air.

“Voice of Freedom” interweaves Anderson’s rich life story with this landmark moment in history, exploring fundamental questions about talent, race, fame, democracy and the American soul.