American Masters

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

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Episodes

  • A Song for Cesar

    Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
  • Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

    Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.
  • Jerry Brown: The Disrupter

    Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.
  • Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll

    Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
  • Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

    See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.
  • In The Making

    Follow two performers as they break down barriers in opera and country music.
  • Dr. Tony Fauci

    Join Dr. Anthony Fauci as he reflects on his life and career as a public health advocate.
  • Roberta Flack

    Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.

Specials

  • Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy

    The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights.
  • Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy [ASL + OC]

    The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights.
  • Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy [Extended Audio Description + OC]

    The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights.
  • Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service

    Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who championed the cause of justice and equality.
  • Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service [ASL + OC]

    Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai'i who championed the cause of justice and equality.
  • Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service [Extended Audio Description + OC]

    Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who championed the cause of justice and equality.
  • Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal

    Explore the story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction writing.
  • Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal [ASL + OC]

    Explore the story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction writing.

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

  • How Julia Alvarez brought truth to the Mirabal sisters in her novel "In the Time of the Butterflies"

  • How Julia Alvarez conceived the story for her novel "Afterlife"

  • How Julia Alvarez was inspired by the working class

  • Julia Alvarez on the female perspective in "In the Time of the Butterflies"

  • Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

  • The true story behind "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents"

  • Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

  • Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (ASL Trailer)

  • Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (EAD + OC Trailer)

  • Blake Edwards’ children reflect on their father

  • How Paul Feig discovered directing by watching “The Pink Panther”

  • When Blake Edwards cast Bo Derek in “10”