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. Ailey2022-01-11 · 1h 24mThe life and career of choreographer Alvin Ailey, whose dances focus on the Black experience, interviews with those close to him and a glimpse into his dance studios.
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2. Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands2022-02-08 · 1h 53mExploring the life and legacy of singer Marian Anderson and her work as an advocate for the civil rights advocate.
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3. Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha2022-05-10 · 1h 24mThe journey and legacy of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku, who broke swimming records and popularized modern-day surfing while overcoming racism.
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4. Joe Papp in Five Acts2022-06-03
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5. Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road2022-06-14 · 1h 24mFollow musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and co-founder of The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson on a drive through Los Angeles with his longtime friend and Rolling Stone editor
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6. Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On2022-11-22 · 1h 30mExperience the story of the Oscar-winning Indigenous artist from her rise to prominence in New York’s Greenwich Village folk music scene through her six-decade groundbreaking caree
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7. The Adventures of Saul Bellow2022-12-12 · 1h 23mExplore Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow's impact on American literature and how he navigated through issues of his time, including race, gender and the Jewish immigrant experience.
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8. Groucho & Cavett2022-12-27 · 1h 22mDiscover the enduring friendship between television personality Dick Cavett and his mentor iconic comedian Groucho Marx. Their relationship is chronicled through interviews with Ca
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