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American Masters – Season 39, Episode 4 Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny

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The life and work of Hannah Arendt, often referred to as the most influential and provocative political thinker of the 20th century.

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American Masters — Season 39, Episode 4

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Susan Lacy

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Mark Feeney Boston Globe Jul 8
In one sense, Arendt makes for a poor documentary subject. The title of her final, posthumously published book is “The Life of the Mind” (1977). The library and seminar room were where she was most at home. At the same time, she’s a terrific subject. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis The life and work of Hannah Arendt, often referred to as the most influential and provocative political thinker of the 20th century.
Creator
Susan Lacy
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 27, 2025