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The Documentary - Art for the Millions - Staging the New Deal - BBC Sounds

The Documentary - Art for the Millions - Staging the New Deal - BBC Sounds

The Documentary

Art for the Millions - Staging the New DealArt for the Millions - Staging the New Deal

Released On: 16 Dec 2017

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Uncovering the power and passion of the government funded theater in the USA

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