American Masters

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

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Jerry Brown: The Disrupter
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15, 2023
Jerry Brown is a man ahead of his time. A natural disrupter, Jerry kickstarted the national debate about climate change and spiraling inequality back in the 1970s. A three-time .. show full overview
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Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
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22, 2023
The 50-year career of First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams, whose landmark cases include the Pentagon Papers and Citizens United.
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A Song for Cesar
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29, 2023
A tribute to Cesar Chavez, the farmworker movement, and the United Farm Workers Union. Through the lens of music, artists explore how Chavez's legacy of peaceful protest, perseverance and artistic inspiration can change the world.
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
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06, 2023
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach, whose far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him.
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Hopper: An American Love Story
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02, 2024
A deep look into Edward Hopper's art, life, and relationships explores the enigmatic personality behind the brush of an artist whose work has influenced countless painters, .. show full overview
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Moynihan
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29, 2024
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Going beyond the "Moynihan Report," President Joe Biden, Ta-Nehisi Coates and others reflect on his decades-long fight to end national poverty.
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The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
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05, 2024
The intellectual evolution and political legacy of American conservative writer and political commentator William F. Buckley Jr.
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Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
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27, 2024
Director Blake Edwards' work spans four decades and has redefined slapstick comedy through a lens that continues to resonate with directors and actors.
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Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
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17, 2024
The work of author Julia Alvarez spans multiple genres and audiences, ranging from nonfiction and poetry to books for children and young adults and literary novels.
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Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
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16, 2024
Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her .. show full overview

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