The Gist looks iconic creative duos including John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and the homicide of Eric Garner.

Creative Duos: Lennon-McCartney, Brooks-Reiner, Stone-Parker, and King-Abernathy

Creative Duos: Lennon-McCartney, Brooks-Reiner, Stone-Parker, and King-Abernathy

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Aug. 6 2014 4:54 PM

Come Together

The Gist explores the alchemy of creative pairs, from Lennon and McCartney to Brooks and Reiner.

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Paul McCartney and John Lennon demonstrate the power of creative duos.

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