American Masters
This long-running PBS series presents biography-style documentaries about influential American artists and cultural figures, from writers and musicians to filmmakers and performers. Each episode explores a subject’s life, work, and lasting impact through interviews, commentary, and archival material.
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Season 14
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E1
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
A chronicle of the clash between two film-making legends when they tried to work together in the 1940s.
Nov 1, 1999 · 86m -
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E2
Norman Rockwell: Painting America
A presentation of the award-winning PBS series American Masters, Norman Rockwell: Painting America etches a warm and indelible portrait of one of America's most beloved artists.
Nov 24, 1999 -
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E3
Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For
Profile of the well-known jazz singer, from early band performances and "scat" to her solo career.
Dec 8, 1999 -
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E4
Paul Taylor: Dancemaker
The story of a choreographer who contributed much to the style of American performance dance in the modern era.
Jan 5, 2000 -
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E5
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
A biography of one of the first African-American actors to regularly star in mainstream movies.
Feb 2, 2000 · 55m -
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E6
Isaac Stern: Life's Virtuoso
An installment on the violin master with comments from his musical colleagues.
Apr 13, 2000 · 60m -
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E7
The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation
A chronicle of the artistic expression of the counter-culture movement.
May 31, 2000
