American Masters

  • : 1986
  • : 303
  • : 25
  • PBS
  • 21
  • Documentary

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Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance
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28, 2012
Documenting how the Joffrey revolutionized American ballet – combining modern dance with classic technique, art with social statement and rock music with traditional choreography – this .. show full overview
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
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22, 2013
Despite not being a household name today, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Her flamboyance, skill, and showmanship on the newly .. show full overview
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Philip Roth: Unmasked
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29, 2013
American Masters explores the life and career of Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novelist Philip Roth, often referred to as the greatest living American writer. Reclusive .. show full overview
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Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
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20, 2013
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise journeys through Brooks’ early years in the creative beginnings of live television — with Sid Caesar on Your Show of Shows — to the film genres he so .. show full overview
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Billie Jean King
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10, 2013
For the first time, American Masters profiles a sports figure: Billie Jean King, a determined woman who has been a major force in changing and democratizing the cultural landscape. .. show full overview
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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
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05, 2013
The documentary unveils previously unseen performance footage and home movies while sourcing an extensive archive to provide new insight into the musician's personality and genius with .. show full overview

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