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"The Best of Us" on The Score, Sat 11/2 and 11/9 @ 10am and 6pm

Edmund Stone hosts a 2-part series of inspiring films that are based on real events and real people.

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11/2 The Best of Us, Part One - Real Life Stories There’s good in this world, you just have to look for it. On this week’s episode it’s Part One of “The Best of Us,” inspiring films that are based on real events and real people. Join Edmund for music and stories that will lift your spirits and just maybe restore your faith in humanity a bit including The Theory of Everything, Gandhi, Darkest Hour, Chariots of Fire and more.

11/9 The Best of Us, Part Two – Cinematic Inspirations Movies that highlight the best in people, inspired by cinema, including Casablanca, The Shawshank Redemption, Wonka, and more.

11/16 Happy Birthday, Henry Mancini Celebrate the 100th birthday of American film composer Henry Mancini, with interviews from his family and music from his movies including The Pink Panther, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Days of Wine and Roses, and more classics that defined a cinematic era.

11/23 American Inspirations In celebration of the American Spirit for Thanksgiving, this week Edmund showcases films about events and people that created inflection points for the country – and influenced the world. Enjoy scores from Harriet, First Man, On the Basis of Sex, and more.

11/30 Indigenous Peoples This week Edmund honors Native American Heritage Month with an array of films that celebrate the many cultures of the indigenous people of this continent. Hear music from Wind River, Atanarjuat (Ah-tan-ARE-juat), Smoke Signals, and more.

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