Ron Simon on Nathan Kroll
Appalachian Spring
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12m
Musician turned producer Nathan Kroll began his career in television by preserving the work of Martha Graham in A DANCER’S WORLD, APPALACHIAN SPRING, and NIGHT JOURNEY. He then dedicated himself to documenting the arts for television, winning three Peabody Awards, an Emmy, and numerous other honors. In this interview Museum of Television and Radio curator Ron Simon discusses Kroll's work and legacy.
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