American Masters

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

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Episodes

  • Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

    Watch the full documentary that looks at the truth behind this mysterious, iconic musician
  • LENNONYC

    Watch the full documentary on Lennon's life in New York City during the 1970s.
  • A Letter to Elia

    Watch Martin Scorsese's documentary, a labor of love, honoring the legendary Elia Kazan
  • Cachao: Uno Mas

    Watch the full documentary celebrating the Father of Mambo, Israel "Cachao" Lopez
  • Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

    American Masters pays tribute to a country music patriarch and legend
  • The Doors: When You're Strange

    The first feature documentary to tell the Doors' story uses only original footage
  • I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

    Explore the creative genius of I.M. Pei as he reshapes the future of architecture in China
  • Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'

    The first film biography about the celebrated author, Louis May Alcott.

Specials

  • Maia Cruz Palileo: Becoming the Moon

    Maia Cruz Palileo is a multi-disciplinary artist who explores themes of migration.
  • Vincent Valdez: The Beginning is Near

    Artist Vincent Valdez emphasizes under-examined historical narratives in his work.
  • Jacques Pépin makes an easy cream cheese soufflé

    Jacques Pépin makes an easy cream cheese soufflé, great for a first course.
  • Jacques Pépin makes buttermilk pancakes

    Jacques Pépin demonstrates how to make buttermilk pancakes from his home kitchen.
  • Jacques Pépin makes cocotte eggs

    Jacques Pépin makes eggs in a little container called a "cocotte."
  • Jacques Pépin makes easy and delicious crêpes

    Jacques Pépin makes easy and delicious crêpes.
  • Jacques Pépin makes a country omelet

    Jacques Pépin makes a country omelet with potatoes, onions and cheese for a great lunch.
  • Jacques Pépin makes a seafood omelet

    Jacques Pépin makes a seafood omelet, a very elegant dish for a light supper.

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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