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Andy Warhol's America: Series 1: The American Nightmare

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The American Nightmare

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Charting Warhol's response to the major historical events in America.

Charting Andy Warhol’s response to major events in the 1960s and how he faced his own nightmare when he was shot by an associate.

Charting Andy Warhol's response to the civil rights movement and the assassination of John F Kennedy, as well as other major historical events happening in America in the 1960s. 

We hear stories about Warhol setting up the Silver Factory and managing The Velvet Underground, and also how he faced his own personal nightmare: he was shot by a Factory associate.  

Andy Warhol's America: Series 1

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