February 2023 TPT Member Magazine

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Fight The Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History Discover the fascinating and unexpected history behind America's favorite board game. Part detective story and part pop culture commentary, the film explores what makes this game a celebration of unbridled capitalism such an enduring favorite. TPT 2 Monday, February 20, 8 p.m.

Developed by Chuck D and his producing partner Lorrie Boula, this series tells the story of hip hop as a political tool for speaking truth to power. The series includes first-hand accounts from some of rap's most integral players, and deconstructs the origins of this bold and revolutionary art form through the voices of those who were there at the start, creating an anthology of how it became a cultural phenomenon against the backdrop of American history. In four parts. TPT 2 Tuesdays, starting January 31, 8 p.m.

Celine Dion: Taking Chances World Tour Relive the magical moments of Celine Dion's record- breaking, sold-out 2008-09 Taking Chances World Tour. Surrounded by musicians and dancers for this monumental, multimedia, state-of-the-art concert production, Celine performs her greatest hits on stage. TPT 2 Sunday, February 26, 9 p.m. TPT LIFE Monday, February 27, 7 p.m.

GREAT PERFORMANCES The Magic of Spirituals

Glimpse behind the curtain at opera legends Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman's famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990, featuring performance clips and new interviews with opera star Angel Blue, Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb, and more. TPT 2 Friday, February 24, 8 p.m.

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