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Heather's WHRO Passport Picks

Don't miss out on these WHRO Passport picks, curated by our very own Chief Content Officer and updated regularly!
Heather's WHRO Passport Picks

November 21, 2024

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's a perfect time to dive into stories that inspire, challenge, and celebrate the human spirit.

We're thrilled to share our newest passport acquisitions—from Leonardo da Vinci's groundbreaking genius to the resilience of female athletes and the sweetness of a dedicated "new mother" to a rafter of turkeys. Last but not least, enjoy the hip-hop sounds of the Wu-Tang Clan in a performance with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.

As always, we're grateful to share these journeys with you. So settle in, explore, and enjoy these captivating programs, each a reminder of the curiosity, courage, and creativity that shape our world.

- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer

Now on to the shows

Leonardo da Vinci | A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon
Leonardo da Vinci, a brilliant 15th-century visionary, left an enduring legacy with his remarkable artworks. Yet, his art was only one facet of his endless curiosity; his true passion lay in science and engineering. His paintings, sketches, and writings offer a glimpse into one of history's most innovative minds.

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Playing Like a Girl: The House that Rob Built
In an era when gender discrimination in sports was the norm, Coach Selvig built a "house" of inclusion and empowerment at the University of Montana by recruiting female athletes from ranches, farms and Native reservations.

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Nature: My Life as a Turkey
After a local farmer left a bowl of eggs on Joe Hutto's front porch, his life was forever changed. Hutto, possessing a broad background in the natural sciences and an interest in imprinting young animals, incubated the eggs and waited for them to hatch. As the chicks emerged from their shells, they locked eyes with an unusual but dedicated mother.

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A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
A 90-minute concert special featuring the Wu-Tang Clan and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

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Mark Your Calendar

Lucy Worsley's Holmes vs Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective in the world. He made his author, Arthur Conan Doyle, rich and famous. But the writer came to hate his fictional character. Through the changing world of Victorian and Edwardian Britain, Lucy Worsley explores why. Streaming December 8.

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