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American Masters  Interview with Christopher Hitchens

American Masters presents selections from one of Hitchens' last filmed interviews Details

 
 

Program: American Masters

Episode: Interview with Christopher Hitchens

Before his untimely passing on December 15, 2011, author and journalist Christopher Hitchens sat for an interview for Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune, airing January 23 at 10 pm (check local listings). Hitchens offered his viewpoint on the music of Ochs, the United States involvement in Chile, how the modern documentaries have replaced folk music in activism, and more.

Duration: (5:51)
Premiere Date: 01/23/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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