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American Masters
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
- Created by:
- Susan Lacy
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- PBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 24
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010-01-11 · 90mSam 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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E02
Episode 2
I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
2010-03-31 · 90mThe work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
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E03
Episode 3
The Doors: When You're Strange
2010-05-12 · 90mA documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
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Episode 4
Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
2010-06-21 · 90mMerle 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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Episode 5
Cachao: Uno Más
2010-09-20 · 90mA feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
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Episode 6
A Letter to Elia
2010-10-04 · 90mMartin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
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Episode 7
Lennon NYC
2010-11-22 · 90mA 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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Episode 8
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
2010-12-27 · 90mA 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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