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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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4. Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul1988-08-22 · 1h 30mFranklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
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5. Rivera in America1988-08-29 · 1h 30mThe murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
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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
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7. Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs1989-03-08 · 1h 30mThe whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
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8. Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre1989-06-26 · 1h 30mThe story of "method" acting.
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