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Free Preview Screening | Kennedy of Albany: A Writer and His City

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William Kennedy at home with his archives.

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Free preview screening and discussion Monday, June 19 beginning at 6pm at WMHT Studios.

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Learn why Eleanor Roosevelt was dubbed 'first lady of the world.'

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“Governor Mario Cuomo: Poetry and Prose” was named Outstanding Documentary program by the New York State Broadcasters Association.

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Sgt. Henry Johnson

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You might recognize the name Henry Johnson - from the street named for him, the monument for him in Albany, and the news in 2015 of him posthumously receiving the Medal of Honor in 2015.

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Join us for a free preview screening of Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at noon.

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Join us for a free preview screening of Behind the Lights on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 7pm.

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Learn about Ann Lee, the visionary leader who brought the Shakers to America.

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Join us for a free preview screening of Henry Johnson: A Tale of Courage on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at 6pm.

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Courtesy of the Rensselaer County Historical Society

At one point, the city of Troy, New York was the 16th largest city in the country and the 4th wealthiest per capita.

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Learn about Kate Mullany, the young Irish-American laundry labor organizer of the 1860s.

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Nine Long Days: TR's Journey to the White House

Learn the story of how Theodore Roosevelt became our nation’s 26th president.

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How to Navigate Tribeca 2018's Strong Documentary Slate

Tribeca's Director of Programming Cara Cusumano shares her nonfiction recommendations for the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.

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Free Preview Screening | Kennedy of Albany: A Writer and His City

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Eleanor Roosevelt | She Inspires

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WMHT film named Outstanding Documentary

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12 Facts About WWI’s Sgt. Henry Johnson

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Free Preview Screening | Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust

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Free Preview Screening | Behind the Lights

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Ann Lee | She Inspires

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Free Preview Screening | Henry Johnson: A Tale of Courage

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Troy, New York was fourth wealthiest city in country in 1800s

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Kate Mullany | She Inspires

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How to Navigate Tribeca 2018's Strong Documentary Slate

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