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UNUM Short: How Dolly Parton Reclaimed Her Career

UNUM: A new way to explore American history from Ken Burns.

UNUM Short: How Dolly Parton Reclaimed Her Career

UNUM Shorts Episode 10 | 6m 9s | CC

The 2021 release of Taylor Swift’s re-recorded album, “Red (Taylor’s Version),” sparked discussions of artist rights. In this UNUM Short, Ken Burns reflects on Dolly Parton’s relationship to Porter Wagoner, and the struggle female artists often face against men in the industry who wield power over their careers.

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