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6 ways Duke Kahanamoku’s athleticism changed sports

Duke Kahanamoku changed the world with his athletic accomplishments, from competing in the Olympics to revolutionizing lifesaving techniques in the water. American Masters: Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha is streaming now. 
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When Twyla Tharp set up a performance in Central Park

Archival footage shows one of Twyla Tharp’s dances in Central Park amongst football games, bicyclists, police on horseback, and picnickers. American Masters: Twyla Moves is available to stream now.
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How Tyrus Wong got the job to animate Bambi

A supervisor at Disney noticed Tyrus Wong’s work and asked him to create the atmosphere for Bambi.
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