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Dogtown Redemption

Season 17 Episode 18 | 55m 31s  | Video has closed captioning.

Dogtown Redemption explores the complex dynamics of race, class, and systemic poverty as it tells the story of four recyclers in Oakland who struggle to survive in a neighborhood already decimated by unemployment, addiction, and violence.

Aired: 05/16/16

Expired: 08/15/16

Rating: NR

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How to Be an Artist with Parkinson's

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How to Be an Artist with Parkinson's

Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, cartoonist Peter Dunlap-Shohl continues to draw. Peter talks about how his drawing has evolved since diagnosis and advises other artists with PD.

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