American Masters

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Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Episode overview
Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
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I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
Episode overview
The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
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The Doors: When You're Strange
Episode overview
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
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Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
Episode overview
Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
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Cachao: Uno Más
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A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
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A Letter to Elia
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Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
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LennoNYC
Episode overview
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
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Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Episode overview
A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.

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