Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune

7.4/10 · 58 votesJan 23, 201290 min

Ranked #6 of 7 in Season 26•+0.1 vs season avg

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Three-time Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Kenneth Bowser examines one of American history’s most iconic folk music heroes and political agitators. Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune is a revealing biography of a conflicted, truth-seeking troubadour who, with guitar in hand, stood up for what he believed in

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Episode Summary

"Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune" is episode 1 of American Masters season 26. It scored 7.4/10 from 58 votes, ranking #6 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on January 23, 2012.

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