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Penny: Champion of the Marginalized

A multi-dimensional portrait of Penny Cooper, a celebrated criminal defense attorney, art collector, supporter of female artists, and protector of the underdog. Cooper's life brims with stories mirroring the profound changes in our country from the 1940s to the present. The film is a collection of these moments as told by Cooper and the people who have been impacted by her dynamic spirit.

Penny: Champion of the Marginalized

26m 41s

A multi-dimensional portrait of Penny Cooper, a celebrated criminal defense attorney, art collector, supporter of female artists, and protector of the underdog. Cooper's life brims with stories mirroring the profound changes in our country from the 1940s to the present. The film is a collection of these moments as told by Cooper and the people who have been impacted by her dynamic spirit.

Episodes

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    Penny: Champion of the Marginalized

    26m 41s

    A multi-dimensional portrait of Penny Cooper, a celebrated criminal defense attorney, art collector, supporter of female artists, and protector of the underdog. Cooper's life brims with stories mirroring the profound changes in our country from the 1940s to the present. The film is a collection of these moments as told by Cooper and the people who have been impacted by her dynamic spirit.

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