Freedom and Independence
About the Episode
Join host and chef Lidia Bastianich as she celebrates independence and freedom with different cultures across America. The celebrity cast includes actress Anna Deavere Smith, opera singer Renée Fleming, singer Martha Wainwright, chef Jacques Pepin and actor Alec Mapa.
Aired:
06/27/13
| Expires: | Runtime: 55m 44s
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Extras
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The Blind Chef Searching for her Mother’s Recipes
In Houston, Texas, Lidia makes a braised pork belly dish with blind chef Christine Ha.3:55 -
Flavors That Define Us: Trailer
Lidia Bastianich shares stories of immigrants shaping what it means to be an American.1:41 -
Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming the Odds - Preview
Lidia meets resilient Americans who have overcome extraordinary odds in their own lives.0:28 -
Homegrown Heroes: Lidia's Toast
At a celebratory dinner, Lidia gives a moving toast to the Homegrown Heroes.1:33 -
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A Restaurant without Barriers
Lidia visits a barrier-free restaurant, for those with disabilities, in East Harlem, NY.3:32 -
A Simple Wish for a Former Foster Child
Watch Lidia and former foster child Kristen Thomas prepare a Panzanella Salad.5:29 -
Advocating for Justice After A Wrongful Conviction
Over Zoom, Lidia and Attorney Jarrett Adams prepare one of her favorite pasta recipes.6:35 -
Lidia’s Chopped Salad
Watch Lidia and former foster child, Kristin Thomas, prepare a Chopped Salad together.2:07 -
A Gathering of Truly Inspirational People
Lidia celebrates with some of the inspirational people she met, making her latest special.2:15
