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Connecting Point

February 2, 2023

Season 13 Episode 5 | 26m 46s

Travel to Franklin County for an exploration of the small, culturally rich enclave of Turners Falls. NEPM’s Monte Belmonte gives us a tour of his favorite spots in "Great Falls." Then, meet Jess Marsh Wissemann of Hired Hands Signs. Visit the Shady Glen diner for a cup of coffee with a side of local flavor. RiverCulture Director Suzanne LoManto shares more about the culture in Turners Falls.

Aired: 02/01/23
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American Masters
W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause
Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
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The Tallest Dwarf | Trailer
Follow filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman as she searches for her place in the little people community.
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: 1982 Disney Original Puzzle Artwork
Appraisal: 1982 Disney Original Puzzle Artwork
Clip: S30 E10 | 1:04
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: Evelyn Ackerman "Birds in Cage" Tile Mosaic, ca. 1958
Appraisal: Evelyn Ackerman "Birds in Cage" Tile Mosaic, ca. 1958
Clip: S30 E10 | 3:00
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: John George Brown "Making Houses of Sand" Oil, ca. 1880
Appraisal: John George Brown "Making Houses of Sand" Oil, ca. 1880
Clip: S30 E10 | 3:27
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: 1953 Masters Logo Locket & 1961 Eisenhower-signed Photo
Appraisal: 1953 Masters Logo Locket & 1961 Eisenhower-signed Photo
Clip: S30 E10 | 3:46
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: French Crystal Ball Clock, ca. 1890
Appraisal: French Crystal Ball Clock, ca. 1890
Clip: S30 E10 | 2:00
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: Tonita Peña Watercolors, ca. 1935
Appraisal: Tonita Peña Watercolors, ca. 1935
Clip: S30 E10 | 3:05
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: Chinese Silk Altar Frontal, ca. 1775
Appraisal: Chinese Silk Altar Frontal, ca. 1775
Clip: S30 E10 | 3:32
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: Tiffany Studios Turtleback Diver's Lamp, ca. 1905
Appraisal: Tiffany Studios Turtleback Diver's Lamp, ca. 1905
Clip: S30 E10 | 2:33
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