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

  • 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.
  • Searching for Augusta Savage: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Searching for Augusta Savage

    Discover Augusta Savage's legacy as a Harlem Renaissance sculptor and art activist.

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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