Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun

7.8/10 · 121 votesApr 9, 200890 min

Ranked #3 of 5 in Season 22•matches the season avg

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A recounting of the versatile and controversial work of one of the most flamboyant African-American writers from the first half of the 20th century.

Directed bySam Pollard

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E1 7.9

Pete Seeger: The Power of Song

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Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun

E3 7.7

Marvin Gaye: What's Going On

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You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-1935)

You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-1950)

You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: A New Reality (1950-1970)

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E7 8.0

You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Woodstock Notions (1970-1989)

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You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: The Big Tent (1980-Present)

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Sam Pollard

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Episode Summary

"Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun" is episode 2 of American Masters season 22. It scored 7.8/10 from 121 votes, ranking #3 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Sam Pollard, it aired on April 9, 2008.

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