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Maupins world is a spellbinding place and time to get utterly lost in for six hours.

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Enter the cannabis-enthused, Tennyson-quoting Anna Madrigal (Dukakis), Mary Anns mysterious new landlady.

Nothing seems forced or shoehorned, only natural and right.

Edgar remarks that its something he hasnt done in years.

Anna sprints over to the kids and returns with the kite, announcing, Weve only got ten minutes!

Cut to the hippies passing around one of Annas joints.

While it isnt the most complex scene in the series, it may be one of the most real.

When the miniseries debuted as part ofAmerican Playhouseon PBS,it caused a seismic uproar.

Some outlets presented edited episodes, while others flat-out refused to air it.

Whatever you decide, youll know if its right for you.