American Masters

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  • : 1986
  • : 300
  • : 25
  • PBS
  • 21
  • Documentary

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Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
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03, 1989
The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
4x2
Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
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10, 1989
A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
4x3
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
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31, 1989
The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
4x4
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
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14, 1989
The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
4x5
Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
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17, 1989
A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
4x6
Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
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11, 1989
The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
4x7
Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
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18, 1989
The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
4x8
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
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25, 1989
The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
4x9
Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
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15, 1989
Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
4x10
Milos Forman: Portrait
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20, 1989
The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.

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