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 - Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
Release Date: 1989-07-03The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
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Episode 2 - Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
Release Date: 1989-07-10A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
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Episode 3 - Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Release Date: 1989-07-31The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
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Episode 4 - James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Release Date: 1989-08-14The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
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Episode 5 - Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
Release Date: 1989-08-17A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
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Episode 6 - Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
Release Date: 1989-09-11The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
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Episode 7 - Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
Release Date: 1989-09-18The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
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Episode 8 - W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
Release Date: 1989-09-25The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
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Episode 9 - Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
Release Date: 1989-11-15Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
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Episode 10 - Milos Forman: Portrait
Release Date: 1989-12-20The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.