Zak Rosen

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Aha Moment: The Underground Railroad

May 1, 2009
Arts, Culture & Media

In the 19th century, the First Congregational Church of Detroit was a safe-house along the Underground Railroad. Today the church houses the "Underground Railroad Living Museum." For Therese Peterson, playing an Underground Railroad hero inspired her own act of bravery. Produced by Zak Rosen.

Aha Moment: The Underground Railroad
The World

Detroir Institute of Arts

October 31, 2008
Arts, Culture & Media
Detroir Institute of Arts

Detroit Institute of Arts

October 31, 2008
Arts, Culture & Media
Detroit Institute of Arts
The World

Aha Moment: The Heidelberg Project

January 11, 2008
Arts, Culture & Media
Aha Moment: The Heidelberg Project

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