American Masters

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  • : 305
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  • PBS
  • 21
  • Documentary

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Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan, & and the Blacklist: None Without Sin
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The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.
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James Brown: Soul Survivor
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The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul."
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Balanchine: Master of The Dance
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A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.
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Judy Garland: By Myself
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A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.
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A Vision of Empire: Henry Luce and Time-Life's America
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The remarkable work of Luce in combining timely reporting and exciting photography - leading to one of the US's most formidable media empires.
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Cary Grant: A Class Apart
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“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also .. show full overview
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Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
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The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music."
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Julia! America's Favorite Chef
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Julia Child was a larger-than-life figure who revolutionized the way that Americans ate, talked, and thought about food. She was warm, completely unpretentious and embraced life with an ease and humor that was infectious and irresistible.

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