American Masters

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

Episodes

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    The Incomparable Mr. Buckley

    S38 Ep3 |
    Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
  • Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On

    S36 Ep6 |
    See the story of the Indigenous singer-songwriter, social activist, educator and artist.
  • Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

    S36 Ep5 |
    Explore the life of the legendary singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys.
  • Joe Papp in Five Acts: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Joe Papp in Five Acts

    S36 Ep4 |
    Papp, founder of Free Shakespeare in the Park, believed great art is for all.
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    Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha

    S36 Ep3 |
    Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
  • Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands

    S36 Ep2 |
    Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.
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    Ailey

    S36 Ep1 |
    The story of a visionary artist who found salvation through dance.
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    Becoming Helen Keller (Extended Audio Description Version)

    S35 Ep12 |
    Revisit the remarkable career and life of an icon who became a human rights pioneer.
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    Becoming Helen Keller

    S35 Ep11 |
    Revisit the remarkable career and life of an icon who became a human rights pioneer.

Specials

  • Dear Corky: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Dear Corky

    Discover the work of New York photographer Corky Lee in his own words.
  • John Singleton on having Maya Angelou as a mentor: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    John Singleton on having Maya Angelou as a mentor

    John Singleton came to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on "Poetic Justice."
  • Steve Martin on how David Geffen thrived through friendships: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Steve Martin on how David Geffen thrived through friendships

    Steve Martin discusses how David Geffen found Hollywood success through his friendships.
  • Filmmaker Jonas Mekas on living in Andy Warhol's New York: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Filmmaker Jonas Mekas on living in Andy Warhol's New York

    Filmmaker Jonas Mekas describes the burgeoning art scene of New York City in the 1960s.
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    Protactile: A Language of Touch

    DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.
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    Protactile: A Language of Touch [Audio Description + ASL]

    DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.
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    Protactile: A Language of Touch [Extended Audio Description]

    DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.
  • André Leon Talley on Mae West’s impact on fashion and style: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    André Leon Talley on Mae West’s impact on fashion and style

    André Leon Talley recounts how Mae West used fashion and her sexuality to empower herself.
  • Fran Drescher on being a showrunner for the American sitcom: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Fran Drescher on being a showrunner for the American sitcom

    Fran Drescher talks about how she took inspiration from Lucille Ball for "The Nanny."

About American Masters

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

Extras

  • José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)

  • José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

  • La chispa que encendió el interés de Orozco por hacer arte: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    La chispa que encendió el interés de Orozco por hacer arte

  • La historia de “Hidalgo y la Independencia Nacional”: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    La historia de “Hidalgo y la Independencia Nacional”

  • Las pinturas de Orozco fueron destruidas en los EE. UU.: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Las pinturas de Orozco fueron destruidas en los EE. UU.

  • Orozco’s paintings were destroyed by U.S. customs agents: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Orozco’s paintings were destroyed by U.S. customs agents

  • The history behind one of Orozco’s most iconic paintings: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The history behind one of Orozco’s most iconic paintings

  • The spark that ignited Orozco’s interest in art making: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The spark that ignited Orozco’s interest in art making

  • Documenting the legacy of drummer Max Roach: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Documenting the legacy of drummer Max Roach

  • How Max Roach created the experimental sound of M'Boom: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How Max Roach created the experimental sound of M'Boom

  • How Max Roach fused jazz and hip hop: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How Max Roach fused jazz and hip hop

  • Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes