American Masters

3x1
Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
Episode overview

The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.

3x2
A Duke Named Ellington
Episode overview

Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

3x3
Andre Kertesz of the Cities
Episode overview

A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

3x4
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
Episode overview

Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

3x5
Rivera in America
Episode overview

The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

3x6
Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
Episode overview

A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

3x7
Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
Episode overview

The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

3x8
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of Group Theater
Episode overview

The story of "method" acting.

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