American Masters S04E03 · Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

Overview

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

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1. 1 1. Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre1989-07-03 · 1h 30mThe life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
2. 2 2. Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!1989-07-10 · 1h 30mA retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
3. 3 3. Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong1989-07-31 · 1h 30mThe evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
4. 4 4. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket1989-08-14 · 1h 30mThe noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
5. 5 5. Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker1989-08-17 · 1h 30mA biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by
6. 6 6. Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint1989-09-11 · 1h 30mThe mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
7. 7 7. Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition1989-09-18 · 1h 30mThe biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
8. 8 8. W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult1989-09-25 · 1h 30mThe work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
9. 9 9. Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius1989-11-15 · 1h 30mProfile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
10. 10 10. Milos Forman: Portrait1989-12-20 · 1h 30mThe movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.