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Beyond the Baton: A Conductor's Journey

Special | 56m 46s | Video has closed captioning.

Born to a single mother on welfare, Thomas Wilkins grew up to become one of the few remarkable African American conductors leading a major orchestra — the celebrated Omaha Symphony. BEYOND THE BATON: A CONDUCTOR'S JOURNEY is an hour-long film that documents Wilkins’ experience as a Black conductor and his larger impact on the musical world.

Aired: 01/20/22

Expires: 01/31/25

Rating: TV-PG

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Distributed nationally by American Public Television

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