American Masters
This long-running PBS series presents biography-style documentaries about influential American artists and cultural figures, from writers and musicians to filmmakers and performers. Each episode explores a subject’s life, work, and lasting impact through interviews, commentary, and archival material.
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Season 24
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Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
Jan 11, 2010 · 54m -
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I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
Mar 31, 2010 -
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The Doors: When You're Strange
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
May 12, 2010 -
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Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
Jun 21, 2010 · 82m -
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Cachao: Uno Más
A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
Sep 20, 2010 · 90m -
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A Letter to Elia
Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
Oct 4, 2010 -
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Lennon NYC
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
Nov 22, 2010 · 115m -
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Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.
Dec 27, 2010
