American Masters S03E02 · A Duke Named Ellington

Overview

Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

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Episodes

1. 1 1. Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me1988-07-11 · 1h 30mThe famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.
2. 2 2. A Duke Named Ellington1988-07-18 · 1h 30mDetailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
3. 3 3. Andre Kertesz of the Cities1988-08-08 · 1h 30mA retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
4. 4 4. Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul1988-08-22 · 1h 30mFranklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
5. 5 5. Rivera in America1988-08-29 · 1h 30mThe murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
6. 6 6. Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl1988-09-05 · 1h 30mA dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
7. 7 7. Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs1989-03-08 · 1h 30mThe whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
8. 8 8. Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre1989-06-26 · 1h 30mThe story of "method" acting.