American Masters

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

Episodes

  • Jerry Brown: The Disrupter

    Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.
  • Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll

    Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
  • Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

    See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.
  • In The Making

    Follow two performers as they break down barriers in opera and country music.
  • Dr. Tony Fauci

    Join Dr. Anthony Fauci as he reflects on his life and career as a public health advocate.
  • Roberta Flack

    Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.
  • Groucho & Cavett

    Discover the enduring friendship between legendary comedians Dick Cavett and Groucho Marx.
  • The Adventures of Saul Bellow

    Explore Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow's impact on American literature.

Specials

  • HOPPER: An American love story (ASL + Audio Description)

    Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
  • HOPPER: An American love story (Extended Audio Description)

    Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
  • Louis Gossett, Jr. honors Maya Angelou's storytelling impact

    Lou Gossett, Jr. discusses Dr. Maya Angelou’s role as a "matriarch."
  • Jerry Lewis on comedy and his bond with Sammy Davis, Jr.

    Jerry Lewis talks about becoming a comedian and his friendship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
  • Neil Young on David Geffen’s success as a media mogul

    Neil Young speaks about David Geffen’s role as a performer in the art of the deal.
  • How Rita Moreno auditioned and rehearsed for West Side Story

    Rita Moreno reflects on the 1961 production of "West Side Story."
  • How Billy Crystal learned to imitate Sammy Davis, Jr.

    Billy Crystal speaks on his admiration for and working relationship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
  • John Singleton on having Maya Angelou as a mentor

    John Singleton came to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on "Poetic Justice."

About American Masters

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

Extras

  • A closer look at Edward Hopper's "Automat" and "Chop Suey"

  • Edward Hopper's career soared as wife Jo Nivison's faltered

  • Edward Hopper's childhood in Nyack, New York

  • Edward Hopper's simple lifestyle with wife Jo

  • Edward Hopper's work showed a narrow view of New York

  • HOPPER: An American love story

  • HOPPER: An American love story (EAD + ASL + OC Trailer)

  • Rare interview footage of Edward Hopper on his process

  • Bella Abzug defines what's missing in our democracy

  • Bella! This Woman’s Place is in the House

  • How Bella Abzug elevated feminist causes while in office

  • José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)