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Revisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty. American Masters is committed to access for the documentary. Visit this page to access additional accessibility features, including a descriptive transcript.

The new documentary rediscovers the complex life and legacy of author and activist Helen Keller , who was deaf and blind since childhood, exploring how she used her celebrity and wit to advocate for social justice, particularly for women, workers, people with disabilities and people living in poverty. Keller first came into public view at a young age, soon after her teacher Anne Sullivan taught her to communicate.

As she progressed through her education, graduating from Radcliffe College, Keller steadily gained international attention. Though she lived until age 87, became an accomplished writer and activist, Keller continues to be immortalized as a child, such as in the U. Capitol with the statue of her at a water pump.

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The series website will have an accessible landing page for the film, including tools for changing color contrast and text size. An additional version of the film with extended audio description will also be available to stream. Each station worked with local advisors and subject matter experts to create this companion content. Michael Pressman is Director.

Laurie Block is Consulting Producer.

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Mary McDonagh Murphy is Producer. Susan Lacy and Michael Kantor are executive producers. About American Masters Now in its 39th season on PBS, American Masters illuminates the lives and creative journeys of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape—through compelling, unvarnished stories.