WMHT Specials
Kennedy of Albany | A Writer and His City
Special | 58m 29sVideo has Closed Captions
Experience our history through the eyes of Pulitzer Prize-winner, William Kennedy.
Discover the life and legacy of William Kennedy as told by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author himself. In this intimate documentary, learn about Kennedy’s humble beginnings in his hometown of Albany, which would become the backdrop and fodder for much of his work, and his incredible career spanning nearly five decades.
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WMHT Specials is a local public television program presented by WMHT
Underwriting Provided By M&T Bank, One Group, and Penguin Books
WMHT Specials
Kennedy of Albany | A Writer and His City
Special | 58m 29sVideo has Closed Captions
Discover the life and legacy of William Kennedy as told by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author himself. In this intimate documentary, learn about Kennedy’s humble beginnings in his hometown of Albany, which would become the backdrop and fodder for much of his work, and his incredible career spanning nearly five decades.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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WMHT Specials is a local public television program presented by WMHT
Underwriting Provided By M&T Bank, One Group, and Penguin Books

















