In this episode, Lucille Clifton and David Mura explore their cultural histories, , childhoods, race and life in America today.

The 13th-century Islamic mystic Jelaluddin Rumi is brought to life in this revealing look at his works.

This episode features two women who have turned pain and suffering into beautiful works of art and award-winning poetry.

The wit, wisdom, and song of Pete Seeeger, one of America's best-known bards.

The youngest poet laureate talks about her life, her poems and her efforts to take poetry to the people.

This classic program profiled Donald Hall and his wife, Jane Kenyon, two celebrated American literary figures.

Nobel Laureate and human rights advocate Elie Wiesel talks with Bill about the sources of hate and his own reluctance to feel it.

In this 20-year compilation, Bill speaks to a wide range of people -- from average Americans to household names like David Rockefeller, Maya Angelou, Ronald Reagan and Joseph Campbell.

noted philosopher Sam Keen shares with Bill Moyers the importance of "personal storytelling" — a way of looking back at life to make sense of where you are today.

Bernice Johnson Reagon discusses how black music has shaped the African-American experience and identity.