American Masters

Season 38

TV-14

Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holiday, and Composer and Conductor Leonard Bernstein.

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7 Episodes

HOPPER: An American Love Story
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HOPPER: An American Love StoryDiscover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works. Known for “Nighthawks” and other evocative paintings of American life, Hopper has left a lasting impression on our culture. Meet the man behind the brush, and see how his marriage to fellow artist Josephine Nivison Hopper shaped his art and career.
Moynihan
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MoynihanDiscover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Going beyond the "Moynihan Report," President Joe Biden, Ta-Nehisi Coates and others reflect on his decades-long fight to end national poverty.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
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The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
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Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 FramesBlake Edwards' life and career, told by family and colleagues, especially wife Julie Andrews. Chronicles his filmmaking phases, Pink Panther series, collaboration with Henry Mancini, and later artistic pursuits in painting and sculpture.
Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
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Julia Alvarez: A Life ReimaginedThe Dominican-American poet and novelist Julia Alvarez burst onto the literary scene and blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
Renegades: Daniel K. Inouye
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Renegades: Daniel K. InouyeExplore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who was injured in battle during World War II, resulting in the amputation of his right arm. Posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his lifelong public service, Inouye championed the cause of justice and equality for all Americans, including people living with disabilities.
Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
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Brenda Lee: Rockin' AroundDiscover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today. The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and many others.