American Masters

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

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Episodes

  • Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

    Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
  • Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

    Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.
  • The Incomparable Mr. Buckley

    Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
  • Moynihan

    Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
  • HOPPER: An American love story

    Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
  • José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)

    El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
  • José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

    Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
  • Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

    Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.

Specials

  • Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [Extended Audio Description + OC]

    Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
  • Quincy Jones explains how he got started in music

    Quincy Jones discusses his early career, friendships and how he defines himself.
  • Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care

    Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement.
  • Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [ASL + OC]

    Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement.
  • Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [Extended Audio Description + OC]

    Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement.
  • Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future

    The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.
  • Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future [ASL + OC]

    The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.
  • Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future [Extended Audio Description + OC]

    The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.

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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Extras

  • 3 classic songs Brenda Lee performed as a teenager

  • Brenda Lee had a fully formed career before even signing a contract

  • Brenda Lee's career started when she was just 8 years old

  • Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around

  • Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around (ASL Trailer)

  • Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around (EAD + OC Trailer)

  • How Brenda Lee's collaboration with producer Owen Bradley changed the course of her career

  • The success of Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”

  • When Brenda Lee eloped with her husband

  • theRing: I Am A Renegade [Official Music Video]

  • Renegades: Five people with disabilities who changed history [ASL + OC]

  • Renegades: Five people with disabilities who changed history