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Creativity is an irrepressible force. It comes to life daily, in one of its purest forms, on street corners, subway platforms and park benches around the world. It is a lively tapestry of gut-driven, authentic human performance and artistic expression. THE BUSKERS celebrates street performers and the stories behind their checkered careers and one-of-a-kind, awe-inspiring talents. The hour-long documentary explores their journeys and showcases their gifts, following the twists and turns that shaped their path while offering insight into what it takes to become a successful street performer. The program goes behind the scenes to reveal the rich, human stories of tragedy and triumph, near-misses and gritty realities of street performing. This special featuring buskers in New York City is hosted by Jimmie Fadden (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band).