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Hemingway's Call to Action During the Spanish Civil War

As another war in Europe loomed with Adolf Hitler's rise and the spread of fascism, Hemingway told readers of "Esquire" that America shouldn't get involved. Yet when Spain found itself in the midst of civil war and fascist Francisco Franco, with the aid of Hitler and Benito Mussolini, worked to overthrow the socialist government, the author felt called to return to the country he loved.
Clip Season 1 Episode 2 Length 03:04 Premiere: 04/06/21

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The Blank Page (1944-1961)
S1 E3 Length 1:44:41 Premiere Date 04/07/21

The Avatar (1929-1944)
S1 E2 Length 1:46:56 Premiere Date 04/06/21

A Writer (1899-1929)
S1 E1 Length 1:55:56 Premiere Date 04/05/21

Mastering the Art of Nonfiction
Clip Length 03:38 Premiere Date 04/06/21

After Deadly Hurricane, Hemingway Asks: Who Killed the Vets?
Clip Length 04:21 Premiere Date 04/06/21

Hemingway's Call to Action During the Spanish Civil War
Clip Length 03:04 Premiere Date 04/06/21

Hemingway's Front Seat to the Spanish Civil War
Clip Length 03:55 Premiere Date 04/06/21

Hemingway's Home in Cuba, the Finca Vigía
Clip Length 01:56 Premiere Date 04/06/21

The End of Ernest and Pauline Hemingway's Marriage
Clip Length 02:58 Premiere Date 04/06/21

Sen. John McCain on His Hero from 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'
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Hemingway - A Look Ahead
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 04/05/21

Hemingway - The Myth
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Behind the Scenes | Exploring Hemingway
Clip Length 02:00 Premiere Date 04/05/21

Official Trailer
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 04/05/21

Trailer #2: A Portrait
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 04/05/21

Behind the Scenes | Making Hemingway
Clip Length 07:00 Premiere Date 04/05/21

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A Writer (1899-1929) - S1 E1

Premiered On: 04/05/2021

Ernest Hemingway volunteers for the Red Cross during World War I. He marries Hadley Richardson and moves to Paris, publishes The Sun Also Rises and finds critical and commercial success with his second novel, A Farewell to Arms.

  • Sunday May 26, 2024 8:00 pm ET on KET2
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The Avatar (1929-1944) - S1 E2

Premiered On: 04/06/2021

Ernest Hemingway settles in Key West with Pauline Pfeiffer but can't stay put for long. He reports on the Spanish Civil War and begins a stormy romance with Martha Gellhorn.

  • Sunday June 2, 2024 8:00 pm ET on KET2
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