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George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life

George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life

While George Washington Carver's rise from slavery to scientific accomplishment has inspired millions, time has reduced him to the man who did something with peanuts. This documentary reveals the full impact of his life and work.

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