Did the U.S. Use Martha Graham as a Political Pawn?

Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/3PEkC3z During the Cold War, the U.S. State Department sponsored a world tour for the Martha Graham Dance Company to be cultural ambassadors. Discover how modern dance became a tool of diplomacy, why Graham refused to perform at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and how her integrated company used art to transcend politics. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips:    / @pbs   Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW US: Facebook:   / pbs   X:   / pbs   Instagram:   / pbs   TikTok:   / pbs   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs #dance #dancer #arts MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY: WE ARE OUR TIME As the Graham Company nears its landmark 100th anniversary, this two part documentary series offers a rare behind-the-scenes portrait of the company, exploring Graham’s legacy through the dancers who embody her work today. Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/3PEkC3z