I am an elderly white woman. I have always been ashamed of the hypocrisy of that generation. Adults who have the audacity to go to church on Sunday yet behave like bigots during the week. Children have no concept of racism, it is TAUGHT to them. Listening to Ms. Anderson's voice, even through a documentary, brought me to tears. She was beautiful.
I attended her Farewell Concert on November 24, 1964 at Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis. I still have the program! I was 13 years old at the time; now I'm 73.
I learned the story of Marian Anderson as a child in school, but as an adult, that story has so much more depth. I’m so pleased that she got her flowers while she could still smell them. What a beautiful soul. May she rest in peace; she truly deserves it.
I did my 3rd grade book report on Ms Anderson. I fell in love with her music after that, even as a 3rd grader. I was so proud of that report. I got an A, too!
I did my 3rd grade report on Madam C.J. Walker i wonder if Mariam A. was taught when i learned of Madam CJ i cant remember i do remember we had options to choose from but for whatever reason i gravitated to CJ W. But i really wonder if Mariam A. was one in my class too....
I live in Oregon. We had the privilege of having James DePriest as the first black conductor of the Oregon Symphony. Being a violinist and black, it was a very proud period for me. I have a picture of us together after a performance. He was a wonderful conductor during his time with the symphony. He was Marians nephew.
I'm 76. My mom bought me a season ticket when I was in the 3ed grade and in Dayton, Ohio at Memorial Hall, I was privileged to see and listen to Marianne Anderson in person. At that time I fell in love with classical music.
I had no idea. I knew of Marian Anderson and her great singing abilities but had no idea how much of a global impact she had. She was truly a statesman. Bravo to PBS for this wonderful, in-depth documentary. I'm so proud.
Many untold stories of American History; The education boards across the USA is shameful. The volume of redact 🇺🇸 Americana history will take another 245 years to be retold. **most of this information is retold from grandchildren who are re-telling the stories, such as Eleanor Roosevelt descendants. I live in Florida. USA history = redacted🤭
What an amazing, beautiful, very talented and dynamic woman. Marian Anderson was just an incredible human being who paved the way forward for all of the amazingly talented Black woman artists of today. This was such a great documentary by PBS.❤❤❤
I am 69, and my mother (born in 1921) LOVED Marian Anderson, so I grew up listening to her beautiful voice recorded on LP played on a Heathkit stereo my father built. Thank you for this documentary and for giving her proper recognition and respect.
Ms. Anderson was clearly a glorious person. Beautiful voice, beautiful poise. Thank you Mam. It was a pleasure to learn of your story, continue to rest peacefully ❤
My takeaway from this story, is the the wonderful tenacity of a human being who has received of God a gift, and a talent, that no matter the opposition’s, and naysayers, they continue stalwart, determined, and driven to continue, no matter what! Bravo to Miss Marion, and all such like her!
Outstanding! What a pleasure to hear her singing and to learn about her. A glass-ceiling breaker, using grace, going where she needed to go for acceptance and sharing her tremendous gift.
My first time hearing about this beautiful lady, in my classroom in sophomore years, 1956 from principal of Perdue Hill Alabama, because Mr. Patrick C.Carmichael. because he enjoyed singing opera and musical wlso too. Ms. Mary L. Agee ❤❤❤❤❤❤I 🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅
The main symphony hall in Philadelphia's Kimmel Center has been renamed after her. It's an incredible honor. She grew up about a 10 minute walk away from there. 🎉
What a magnificent portrayal of this Diva's life❤ I am sharing it with everyone. A talented, beautiful, courageous woman. Ahead of her time, she blazed a path for herself and others🔥🔥🔥
Bravo PBS! Job well done on this documentary. Black history is American history too. I love the Arts and hearing stories about contributing artists is inspiring.
What a true global hero and musical treasure who's story will continue to sustain for generations to come. We honor her on this Women's history month and beyond. It would have been a honor to meet her, and see her perform live. God sent her to bring healing and hope throughout the world through her music and with heart of service. ✍️🥲😇🙏
I love this. It's simply beautiful. I had never heard of Marion Anderson. As I was watching this, I told my boyfriend that Marion is his ancestor because his last name is also Anderson. ❤ He said, oh yeah? I said yes. 😅 Her story is a great one, and her voice is beautiful to the ear! 🙏🏾 😊
This lady's story is phenomenal. I wish her story could be made into a movie like Oppenheimer. People could learn so much history from that whole period in history.
Further down in the comments, someone suggested that very thing. Another comment or said Audra McDonald would be amazing. I live in Fresno, and we are so proud of her success. She is so talented. And I agree!
My mother was invited to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. She turned it down after hearing what they did to Marion Anderson -not allowing her to sing when they found out that she was was black
Ignorance can be remedied. History can teach us all much, if we pay attention. The DAR is an apolitical organization. The DAR as a group provides hundreds of thousands of hours community service across the US, scholarships, support to an array of people. The DAR is a fabulous group of very caring women. Read more about the DAR online. 1939 was filled with hatred and ignorance. Let’s remember that and not allow this to happen now. ❤
Those makes me so sad and uplifted at the same time. Sad that we as white people in America lost so much talent through the years and uplifted by her grace and beauty.
Peace love energy light and honor to all my beautiful beloved Autochthonous Nijiis of the republic of Tartaria! She was definitely american Indian❤thats my cousin
I was in awe when I met her; she was given an award at the 1976 Philadelphia Convention of my Fraternity - Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. It felt like meeting the grandmother I never knew.
Thank you Ms.Terrell, 6 grade teacher, from back in the day... introducing the class to Marion Anderson. Listening to her... recordings, what a Great voice. 🌷
I am an elderly white woman. I have always been ashamed of the hypocrisy of that generation. Adults who have the audacity to go to church on Sunday yet behave like bigots during the week. Children have no concept of racism, it is TAUGHT to them. Listening to Ms. Anderson's voice, even through a documentary, brought me to tears. She was beautiful.
There are people who “PRAY” on Sunday and then PREY on Monday !
Yes. I agree. How can one call themselves a Christian and be filled with hate. It is contradictory. Her voice was so beautiful. Just beautiful. ❤
God Bless You….
This was so beautiful to watch.
"that generation" really its this generation as well and the next one to come
I attended her Farewell Concert on November 24, 1964 at Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis. I still have the program! I was 13 years old at the time; now I'm 73.
Oh my goodness, how very lucky you were. Thank you for sharing
That is amazing!!! Thank you for sharing❤
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Wow. That is such a treasure !
Wow -at UM!!!
I learned the story of Marian Anderson as a child in school, but as an adult, that story has so much more depth. I’m so pleased that she got her flowers while she could still smell them. What a beautiful soul. May she rest in peace; she truly deserves it.
I never learned anything about her in school. I learned from TV.
I did my 3rd grade book report on Ms Anderson. I fell in love with her music after that, even as a 3rd grader. I was so proud of that report. I got an A, too!
Well done & what a great choice.
congrats on your A
I did my 3rd grade report on Madam C.J. Walker i wonder if Mariam A. was taught when i learned of Madam CJ i cant remember i do remember we had options to choose from but for whatever reason i gravitated to CJ W. But i really wonder if Mariam A. was one in my class too....
I live in Oregon. We had the privilege of having James DePriest as the first black conductor of the Oregon Symphony. Being a violinist and black, it was a very proud period for me. I have a picture of us together after a performance. He was a wonderful conductor during his time with the symphony. He was Marians nephew.
A voice that one hears once in a hundred years, and a spirit and personality that bless us just as rarely.
Beautifully written 💙💫
What a magnificent human being. America was so lucky for her to be alive and be who she was . God Bless Her!
This was such a beautiful documentary of Marian Anderson.
I have to watch this again and again. Sometimes in life when we get stuck there’s always away out!!!
My mother was a fan and presented Marion Anderson with roses when she sang at her college!
I'm 76. My mom bought me a season ticket when I was in the 3ed grade and in Dayton, Ohio at Memorial Hall, I was privileged to see and listen to Marianne Anderson in person. At that time I fell in love with classical music.
WOW she was so beautiful, elegant and classy inside out ❤
I had no idea. I knew of Marian Anderson and her great singing abilities but had no idea how much of a global impact she had. She was truly a statesman. Bravo to PBS for this wonderful, in-depth documentary. I'm so proud.
Many untold stories of American History; The education boards across the USA is shameful. The volume of redact 🇺🇸 Americana history will take another 245 years to be retold.
**most of this information is retold from grandchildren who are re-telling the stories, such as Eleanor Roosevelt descendants.
I live in Florida. USA history = redacted🤭
She had a nice voice.
What an amazing, beautiful, very talented and dynamic woman. Marian Anderson was just an incredible human being who paved the way forward for all of the amazingly talented Black woman artists of today. This was such a great documentary by PBS.❤❤❤
I absolutely agree!👏🏽
What a talented lovely woman.
Omg, I cried throughout this amazing documentary, such a beautiful life and lived to her 90s and died peacefully 🥰⚘️
I’m so sad I never knew anything about her. Beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. Thank you for sharing 😊❤🙏🏼
A voice that comes along once in 100 years
I like to think that the spirit of Abraham Lincoln was at his Memorial to witness Marion Anderson sing !❤
Seems a biopic is overdue. Amazing woman!
So happy I came across this amazing story!
Me too!!!
I am 69, and my mother (born in 1921) LOVED Marian Anderson, so I grew up listening to her beautiful voice recorded on LP played on a Heathkit stereo my father built. Thank you for this documentary and for giving her proper recognition and respect.
So elegant and poised
I loved this story about Marian Anderson. It was wonderful🌹🌹🙏🏼🙏🏿🙏🏽
This was a masterpiece
Should be taught in all schools this great American story !
This biography on ms Anderson was so tastefully done
True.
Just absolutely beautiful! What an amazing voice! Everybody have a wonderful, blessed day!🤗
She was such phenomenal woman!
Ms. Anderson was clearly a glorious person. Beautiful voice, beautiful poise. Thank you Mam. It was a pleasure to learn of your story, continue to rest peacefully ❤
Such a blessing to be able to hear her voice! May she rest well. 🤍🕊
What a talent and beautiful person.
Waiting for the amazing Marion Anderson Biopic ❤
This would make a great movie, especially with the love story between her and Orpheus woven through
Me too. Think Audra McDonald would be stellar
Brillant choice! 🤞🏻🙏🏼@@tomekajohnson1711
Absolutely! I live in Fresno, Ca...her hometown. We are so proud of her.@tomekajohnson1711
My takeaway from this story, is the the wonderful tenacity of a human being who has received of God a gift, and a talent, that no matter the opposition’s, and naysayers, they continue stalwart, determined, and driven to continue, no matter what! Bravo to Miss Marion, and all such like her!
This was absolutely Beautiful. Between being overwhelmed with tears, because her voice just touched me so. I truly enjoyed her story. ❤
Amazing girl and woman. Graceful too. I loved her statement "If she could do it, so could I." Every little girl and boy needs to say that.
Yess!!!
Powerful chronicle of a great Woman Luminary.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🏆💯💯💯💯⭐️⭐️⭐️🌹⭐️👸🏽
Privileged to see this amazing documentary film about this beautiful consummate artist, am humbled. Sincerely. Thanku so much!
Brilliant
A legend!
I'm telling everyone to watch this! Important!
Outstanding! What a pleasure to hear her singing and to learn about her. A glass-ceiling breaker, using grace, going where she needed to go for acceptance and sharing her tremendous gift.
Absolutely remarkable woman and documentary!!! I believe that she was and remained both a national and international treasure.
❤❤❤❤❤ Long over due biopic🙏🏿
Quelle belle histoire magnifique et quelle femme magnifique… un talent incroyable et un cœur fort….
尊敬ばっかし！❤
Oui, en effet...
She's a masterpiece.... incredible talent we are Galant band of people...our culture is rich and beautiful and blessed.
It was worth watching this video what a legend rest well Rest well
My father had told me about her way back when I was a little girl. He loved her voice, and also Paul Robeson.
I am not surprised she refused to drop out of school to be a maid all alone in Boston and be in a vulnerable position to learn to sing !
💯 right!
Most beautiful lady with a loving soul and a God given talent. 🙏🏽
My first time hearing about this beautiful lady, in my classroom in sophomore years, 1956 from principal of Perdue Hill Alabama, because Mr. Patrick C.Carmichael. because he enjoyed singing opera and musical wlso too. Ms. Mary L. Agee ❤❤❤❤❤❤I 🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅
Wow! What a voice and what a story! That was a history of the 20th century.
Thank you for the music. Beautiful sister 🕊️
The main symphony hall in Philadelphia's Kimmel Center has been renamed after her. It's an incredible honor. She grew up about a 10 minute walk away from there. 🎉
My country tis of thee, of this WE sing! I loved that part! Wonderful documentary.
What a magnificent portrayal of this Diva's life❤ I am sharing it with everyone. A talented, beautiful, courageous woman. Ahead of her time, she blazed a path for herself and others🔥🔥🔥
Bravo PBS! Job well done on this documentary. Black history is American history too. I love the Arts and hearing stories about contributing artists is inspiring.
Absolute, brilliance!!!! Bravo, Madame Marion, Bravo!!!!
This was wonderfully done! Thanks for telling her story ❤ I'm a big fan of hers and Leontyne Price
Marian’s voice is so unique and heavenly. I could listen all day and would probably never have another care in the world 🌹🌹🌹❤️🕊
Beautiful lady, beautiful voice.
What a true global hero and musical treasure who's story will continue to sustain for generations to come. We honor her on this Women's history month and beyond. It would have been a honor to meet her, and see her perform live. God sent her to bring healing and hope throughout the world through her music and with heart of service. ✍️🥲😇🙏
what a beautiful human being
Beautiful this gives me hope. Thank you.
Me too!!!
WOW! What a talented and beautiful human.
Superb, what a gift used to the full and for mankind the way God had purposed
Thanks for, for unveiling this history, of this very important information.
An amazing story of living for what you love. ❤
Thank you for sharing this beautiful historical information.
I love this. It's simply beautiful. I had never heard of Marion Anderson. As I was watching this, I told my boyfriend that Marion is his ancestor because his last name is also Anderson. ❤ He said, oh yeah? I said yes. 😅 Her story is a great one, and her voice is beautiful to the ear! 🙏🏾 😊
Assoluta! In music and in life!
Beautiful. I learned so much. Thank you Mrs. Anderson and I thank God for you using your voice to His glory. ❤
A wonderful woman with a phenomenal voice! Thank you Marian Anderson, you've definitely earned your wings in heaven now sing! 🕊️🕊️🕊️
I enjoyed every bit of this documentary...
Absolutely Spectacular! ❤
Keep coming back to this biography , Anderson story very interesting , and inspiring 😊
What a Blessed gift from God to the world and her culture. Opening the way for many 🙏🏿😢❤❤
What a PHENOMENAL LADY!! Thank You & R.I.P. Marian!!
So beautiful, Marian I cry in Joy. Thank You American Masters. dlc
Simply Beautiful program. Glad for the sharing and opportunity to watch ❤
It’s 4:07 a.m. this so touch my heart. I think God wanted me to see this awesome video about this awesome Lady!!
This lady's story is phenomenal. I wish her story could be made into a movie like Oppenheimer. People could learn so much history from that whole period in history.
WOW!! This could change the world!!!!
Further down in the comments, someone suggested that very thing. Another comment or said Audra McDonald would be amazing. I live in Fresno, and we are so proud of her success. She is so talented. And I agree!
My mother was invited to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. She turned it down after hearing what they did to Marion Anderson -not allowing her to sing when they found out that she was was black
That's true integrity!
Ignorance can be remedied. History can teach us all much, if we pay attention. The DAR is an apolitical organization. The DAR as a group provides hundreds of thousands of hours community service across the US, scholarships, support to an array of people. The DAR is a fabulous group of very caring women. Read more about the DAR online. 1939 was filled with hatred and ignorance. Let’s remember that and not allow this to happen now. ❤
Those makes me so sad and uplifted at the same time. Sad that we as white people in America lost so much talent through the years and uplifted by her grace and beauty.
Well said!!!
Such a beautiful & powerful story and an even more beautiful and remarkable woman!
Peace love energy light and honor to all my beautiful beloved Autochthonous Nijiis of the republic of Tartaria! She was definitely american Indian❤thats my cousin
Thank you..❤
Beautiful
A Gift 💝 Marion Anderson A gift from Heaven ❣️
Simply Marvelous❤😊 thanks for sharing❤❤❤😊
I learned so much and so enjoyed this documentary. It really gave me chills and so much happiness. Job well done.
How interesting Marion father said their not going sing my child death, ironically his this singing made her a legend 😊
She was to be featured but would spend all day at the choir’s disposal and she was also a student.
This is very beautiful, i'm privilege to watch this moment in time about Marian Anderson.
What an amazing documentary.
Amazing documentary
I was in awe when I met her; she was given an award at the 1976 Philadelphia Convention of my Fraternity - Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. It felt like meeting the grandmother I never knew.
Much appreciated
Now, I'm CONCERNED. 😅😊Only my 6th grade teacher would reach me like this. June Nolen most excellent educator. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Ms.Terrell,
6 grade teacher, from back in the day... introducing the class
to Marion Anderson. Listening to her... recordings, what a Great voice. 🌷
Excellent!!!
Gratitude
So Beautiful!🫶🏾
A BEAUTIFUL VOICE