Eric Deggans
Stories
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How The Civil Rights Movement Transformed 'This Little Light Of Mine'
"This Little Light of Mine" is more than a children's song. For NPR's American Anthem series, a look at how the song was transformed by the nation's civil rights movement.
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Movies
Hate TV Christmas Specials? Try These
Christmas specials are often a schlocky tradition on TV. But it doesn't have to be that way. A few surprisingly decent specials will air this holiday season.
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Television
TV Producer Chuck Lorre Gets Personal In 'The Kominsky Method'
Netflix's new comedy The Kominsky Method debuts Friday. Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin star in it as an aging actor and his agent who try to navigate their later years in Los Angeles.
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Television
'Escape At Dannemora' Suffers From Storytelling Bloat, As Story Stretches On Too Long
Showtime's new limited series, Escape at Dannemora, has all the elements of a successful prestige drama, but it's also slow and long — a painful trend in television.
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Television
'Shut Up And Dribble' Gives Compelling History Of Black Athletes Speaking Politically
Shut Up and Dribble," a three-part Showtime documentary series executive produced by LeBron James, debuts Saturday. It rebukes those who criticize outspoken athletes by showing how basketball stars speaking up has helped improve the NBA and America itself.