Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning

8.0/10 · 150 votesAug 29, 201490 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 28•+0.4 vs season avg

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A profile of photographer Dorothea Lange (1895-1965), who captured iconic images of the Great Depression, Dust Bowl and WWII Japanese-American internment camps, by her granddaughter (and acclaimed cinematographer) Dyanna Taylor. The personal documentary incorporates family memories, journals, photos and film footage; interviews and vérité sequences

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Episode Summary

"Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning" is episode 7 of American Masters season 28. It scored 8.0/10 from 150 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on August 29, 2014.

Next: E8 · Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work Best of Season 28