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Lincoln Hills
S1:E1NaN/10(0)Loading...During the time of racial segregation, Lincoln Hills, the only all African-American resort west of the Mississippi River, provided a shelter from the storm.
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- Donnie L. Betts
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Justina Ford, M.D.
S1:E2NaN/10(0)Loading...Born with two strikes against her, Dr. Justina Ford overcame barriers of race and gender to become the first African-American woman to practice medicine in Colorado and delivered over 7,000 babies.
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- Donnie L. Betts
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- N/A
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Keota
S1:E3NaN/10(0)Loading...The boom and bust of a homesteading community on Colorado's eastern plains.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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- N/A
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Amache
S1:E4NaN/10(0)Loading...While American troops were fighting abroad in World War II, over 7500 Japanese-Americans found themselves interned in the Granada War Relocation Center.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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- N/A
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Spencer & Julie Penrose
S1:E5NaN/10(0)Loading...From exotic animals to opposing prohibition, nothing was too extraordinary for the entrepreneur dubbed a master "promoter" and his sophisticated wife. Delve into the affluent life of Colorado Springs' pioneering couple.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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- N/A
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Pueblo Border Wars
S1:E6NaN/10(0)Loading...Colorado's once industrial capital has long been the battleground for competing countries and interests.
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- N/A
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- Julie Speer, Jason Bunch
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Ludlow Massacre
S1:E7NaN/10(0)Loading...Examine the bloody history of Colorado coal miners' struggle for workers' rights.
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- N/A
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The Boettchers
S1:E8NaN/10(0)Loading...Discover the rags-to-riches story of one of Colorado's most pioneering families, both in business and philanthropy.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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- Julie Speer, Jason Bunch
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Colorado Constitution
S1:E9NaN/10(0)Loading...Colorado's top lawyers and historians unravel the unintended consequences of the state's constitution.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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Fly Girl
S1:E10NaN/10(0)Loading...Flying an AT-6 trainer plane in World War II was only the beginning of Grand Junction resident Annabelle Craft Moss's inspirational life.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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- Julie Speer, Jason Bunch
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Colorado Philanthropy
S1:E11NaN/10(0)Loading...From the beginning of its settlement, Colorado has demonstrated a legacy of giving and philanthropy.
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- Julie Speer
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Bent's Fort
S1:E12NaN/10(0)Loading...During the height of the Fur Trade, Bent's Fort was a great western hub of commercial and cultural exchange.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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- Julie Speer, Jason Bunch
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The Original Coloradans
S1:E13NaN/10(0)Loading...Discover The Ute Nation, the original residents of Colorado and their lasting impact on the state.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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University of Denver
S2:E1NaN/10(0)Loading...The first 150 years of the University of Denver are explored in this Colorado Experience.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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- Julie Speer, Jason Bunch
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U.S. Air Force Academy
S2:E2NaN/10(0)Loading...Uncover the secrets of the United States Air Force Academy with a look at the significant events, landmarks and accomplishments throughout its first 60 years.
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- Julie Speer
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The Manassa Mauler
S2:E3NaN/10(0)Loading...Explore the humble beginnings of the Colorado native who came out of the mining towns of the Rocky Mountains to become the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion: the Manassa Mauler, Jack Dempsey.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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- Julie Speer, Jason Bunch, Michael Dondero
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The Dust Bowl
S2:E4NaN/10(0)Loading...Revisit the dust filled skies of Southeast Colorado during one of the biggest environmental catastrophes in history.
- Director
- Mariel Rodriguez-McGill
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Colorado's Cold War
S2:E5NaN/10(0)Loading...The Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant manufactured the plutonium trigger used in every nuclear weapon produced in the United States. Discover the local impact of a global conflict.
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- Julie Speer
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- Julie Speer, Michael Dondero, Janine Trudell
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Pope John Paul II
S2:E6NaN/10(0)Loading...Take part in the largest gathering in Colorado history. Pope John Paul II's visit to Colorado in 1993 drew participants from all over the country - and the world.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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Living West: Water
S2:E7NaN/10(0)Loading...What happened to the Ancestral Puebloans of Mesa Verde and Goodman Point? Dive into this Southwest Colorado mystery.
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- Mariel Rodriguez-McGill
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NORAD
S2:E8NaN/10(0)Loading...Enter through the North Portal of Cheyenne Mountain for a rare look at the top secret North American Aerospace Defense Command.
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- Julie Speer
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The Smaldones: Family of Crime
S2:E9NaN/10(0)Loading...Discover the legacy of Clyde Smaldone, the head of Denver's most notorious organized crime syndicate.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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- Julie Speer, Jason Bunch, Michael Dondero
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Sand Creek Massacre
S2:E10NaN/10(0)Loading...November 29, 1864 marks a dark time in Colorado's history. Commemorate the tragic attack on a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho settlement.
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- Julie Speer
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Justicia y Libertad
S2:E11NaN/10(0)Loading...Explore the roots, the art, the injustice and the empowerment of Colorado's Chicano Movement.
- Director
- Julie Speer
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- Paul Cywilko, Julie Speer
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Jewish Pioneers
S2:E12NaN/10(0)Loading...Relive the War of the Currents. Discover the eccentric personalities racing to spark history in Telluride.
- Director
- Mariel Rodriguez-McGill
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The Best Episodes of Colorado Experience
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS
Every episode of Colorado Experience ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Colorado Experience!
Rocky Mountain PBS flagship history series exploring the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado's rich heritage.
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Best Episodes Summary
"Lincoln Hills" is the best rated episode of "Colorado Experience". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Donnie L. Betts and written by N/A, it aired on 2/21/2013. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Justina Ford, M.D.".