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Extras

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  American Masters 2025 sneak peek

  Discover the lives of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape.

  0:32
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  Hazel Scott went on strike in her most popular film role

  Hazel Scott went on strike while shooting "The Heat's On," where she plays two pianos at once.

  4:19
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  When Hazel Scott was accused of communist ties

  When Hazel Scott was accused of affiliations with communism, she was determined to clear her name.

  4:18
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  When Hazel Scott started jazzing the classics

  Discover how Hazel Scott started jazzing the classics.

  2:29
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  The Disappearance of Miss Scott

  Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.

  3:18
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  The success of Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”

  Brenda Lee recorded “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” written by Johnny Marx, when she was 12.

  1:28
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  Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [Extended Audio Description + OC]

  Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

  1:00:13
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  Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL]

  Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

  52:55
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  Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [EAD + OC Trailer]

  Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

  3:31
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  Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL Trailer]

  Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

  2:56