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 15
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E1
Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.
Sep 27, 2000 · 87m -
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E2
Mailer On Mailer
The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.
Oct 4, 2000 -
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E3
On Cukor
A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.
Nov 22, 2000 · 85m -
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E4
Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.
Dec 3, 2000 -
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E5
Bob Marley: Rebel Music
A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.
Feb 14, 2001 · 90m -
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E6
A Conversation with Gregory Peck
Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.
Apr 9, 2001 · 97m -
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E7
Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye
Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.
Apr 16, 2001 · 88m -
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E8
Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.
Apr 23, 2001 · 85m