American Masters (1986)
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
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1. Sam Cooke: Crossing Over2010-01-11 · 1h 30mSam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular
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2. I.M. Pei: Building China Modern2010-03-31 · 1h 30mThe work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
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3. The Doors: When You're Strange2010-05-12 · 1h 30mA documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
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4. Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself2010-06-21 · 1h 30mMerle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
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5. Cachao: Uno Más2010-09-20 · 1h 30mA feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
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6. A Letter to Elia2010-10-04 · 1h 30mMartin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
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7. Lennon NYC2010-11-22 · 1h 30mA look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
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8. Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould2010-12-27 · 1h 30mA fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.
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