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# Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/pov/episode/maya-lin-a-strong-clear-vision-7v5tab/
- Published: 2025-07-09T14:31:01.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-01T07:32:25.000Z
- Description: Follow the journey of Maya Lin behind the controversial Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: POV, Season 38, Episode 5, #ZZZ_Episode_a1960027-d28e-425d-ab2d-dbebf0bfe492, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_70f7837f-7d56-44e5-aeca-8af3c2ecd00c, #geo-us, #v1.16

In a powerful exploration of art, politics and creativity, the Oscar winning film highlights the story behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC, one of the era’s most controversial monuments. At age 21, Lin, an artist and architecture student, shot to global fame when her design was selected. Facing an onslaught of public attacks, she remained steadfast in her vision.