Episodes
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Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse
S39 Ep3 |Explore the career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and his award-winning graphic novel Maus.
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Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
S32 Ep2 |This film explores how Lamarr’s true legacy is that of a technological trailblazer. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart
S32 Ep1 |Explore the life of activist and playwright Lorraine Hansberry. - Embedded Video LinkImage
This Is Bob Hope...
S31 Ep9 |Explore the entertainer’s life with unprecedented access to his archives. Director's cut. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
S31 Ep8 |See a new side of innovative writer Edgar Allan Poe, best known for Gothic horror tales. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Tyrus
S31 Ep7 |Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Richard Linklater: Dream is Destiny
S31 Ep6 |Learn about Richard Linklater, the filmmaker behind Dazed and Confused, Boyhood, and more. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
S32 Ep2 |Sammy Davis, Jr. had a career that was indisputably legendary, dizzying in its scale.
Specials
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Ten Times Better
The story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who later became a Vegas blackjack dealer.
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Lady Bunny on the echoes of Mae West in drag culture
Drag performer and artist Lady Bunny talks about Mae West's influence. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Treat Williams on the acting process with Sidney Lumet
Actor Treat Williams describes working with director Sidney Lumet on “Prince of the City.” - Embedded Video LinkImage
Keeping Video Art Alive With C.T. Lui
Engineer Chi-Tien Lui has restored most of Nam June Paik's video art over the years. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Global Groove (1973) | Nam June Paik full video art
"Global Groove" is a smorgasbord of experimental visual expressions. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Ethan Lim: Cambodian Futures
Chef Ethan Lim creates vibrant dishes inspired by the rich, complex history of Cambodia. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Senghor Reid: Make Way For Tomorrow
Artist Senghor Reid draws inspiration from current events and his hometown of Detroit. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Walshy Fire: Pull Up
Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Alejandro Jimenez: The Ground I Stand On
A lyrical exploration of the life and work of Mexican-American poet Alejandro Jimenez.
About American Masters
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Extras
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Jerry Brown: The Disrupter
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The moment Jerry Brown found politics
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Thought Leaders: A series on innovative American thinkers
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Big Freedia on Little Richard, music and the queer community
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Little Richard preaches the gospel
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Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
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The king and queen of rock 'n' roll—and Sunset Boulevard
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The origins of "Tutti Frutti"
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Nam June Paik's communication problem
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Nam June Paik's early art
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Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
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Dr. Fauci's security
