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 4
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E1
Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
Jul 3, 1989 -
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E2
Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
Jul 10, 1989 · 57m -
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E3
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
Jul 31, 1989 · 85m -
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E4
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
Aug 14, 1989 · 87m -
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E5
Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
Aug 17, 1989 · 59m -
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E6
Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
Sep 11, 1989 -
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E7
Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
Sep 18, 1989 · 87m -
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E8
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
Sep 25, 1989 · 87m -
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E9
Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
Nov 15, 1989 · 105m -
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E10
Milos Forman: Portrait
The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.
Dec 20, 1989 · 105m
