American Masters (1986)
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.
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Episode 1 - HOPPER: An American Love Story
Release Date: 2024-01-02Discover 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.
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Episode 2 - Moynihan
Release Date: 2024-03-29Discover 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.
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Episode 3 - The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
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Episode 4 - Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
Release Date: 2024-08-28Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.
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Episode 5 - Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
Release Date: 2024-09-17The Dominican-American poet and novelist Julia Alvarez burst onto the literary scene and blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
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Episode 6 - Renegades: Daniel K. Inouye
Release Date: 2024-10-08Explore 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.
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Episode 7 - Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
Release Date: 2024-12-16Discover 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.