Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny

6.8/10 · 11 votesJun 27, 2025120 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 39•−0.8 vs season avg

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Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political thinkers of the 20th century, who transformed her time as a political prisoner and refugee during World War II into daring insights about totalitarianism which continue to resonate today.

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The Disappearance of Miss Scott

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LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

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Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse

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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

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Starring Dick Van Dyke

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Episode Summary

"Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny" is episode 5 of American Masters season 39. It scored 6.8/10 from 11 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on June 27, 2025.

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