American Masters

Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.

Episodes

  • Moynihan

    Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
  • HOPPER: An American love story

    Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
  • Bella! This Woman’s Place is in the House

    Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
  • José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)

    El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
  • José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

    Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
  • Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

    Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
  • A Song for Cesar

    Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
  • Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

    Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.

Specials

  • How Phyllis Diller broke down the doors for female comics

    Phyllis Diller reflects on how her comedy was a response to years of “take my wife” jokes.
  • Paul Mooney on his career and relationship with Richard Pryor

    Paul Mooney reflects on the mechanics of stand-up and his role as Richard Pryor's best friend.
  • Jeff Foxworthy on how every American might be a "redneck"

    Jeff Foxworthy discusses regionalism in comedy and why "redneck" is a state of mind.
  • Love, Jamie

    Jamie Diaz is a trans woman and artist who has spent nearly 30 years in a men's prison in Texas.
  • Joan Rivers finds humor in being yourself

    Joan Rivers speaks about her experience as a female comic in the early 60s.
  • Conan O’Brien gets serious about silliness

    Conan O’Brien speaks about his style of late night and his reason for doing comedy.
  • Dear Corky

    Discover the work of New York photographer Corky Lee in his own words.
  • Jerry Seinfeld on his place in American sitcom history

    Jerry Seinfeld discusses his collaboration with Larry David and the evolution of the sitcom.

About American Masters

American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.

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