American Masters

Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.

Episodes

  • The Incomparable Mr. Buckley: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Incomparable Mr. Buckley

    S38 Ep3 |
    Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
  • Moynihan: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Moynihan

    S38 Ep2 |
    Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
  • HOPPER: An American love story: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    HOPPER: An American love story

    S38 Ep1 |
    Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
  • Bella! This Woman’s Place is in the House: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Bella! This Woman’s Place is in the House

    S37 Ep11 |
    Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
  • José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)

    S37 Ep10 |
    El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
  • José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

    S21 Ep7 |
    Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
  • Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

    S37 Ep9 |
    Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
  • A Song for Cesar: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    A Song for Cesar

    S37 Ep8 |
    Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
  • Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

    S37 Ep7 |
    Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.

Specials

  • Dear Corky: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Dear Corky

    Discover the work of New York photographer Corky Lee in his own words.
  • Jerry Seinfeld on his place in American sitcom history: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jerry Seinfeld on his place in American sitcom history

    Jerry Seinfeld discusses his collaboration with Larry David and the evolution of the sitcom.
  • The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (ASL): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (ASL)

    Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
  • The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (Extended Audio Description): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (Extended Audio Description)

    Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
  • Weaving Nature: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Weaving Nature

    David Bacharach creates "The Mounds," a land art installation confronting climate change.
  • Susie Essman on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and the unique "genius” of Larry David: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Susie Essman on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and the unique "genius” of Larry David

    Comedian Susie Essman talks about the unique traits of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
  • Moynihan (Extended Audio Description): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Moynihan (Extended Audio Description)

    Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
  • Moynihan (ASL): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Moynihan (ASL)

    Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
  • Becoming Yamazushi: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Becoming Yamazushi

    A Japanese American rapper discovers how art can champion cultural liberation.

About American Masters

American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.

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