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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.
Episode 10 : Becoming Helen Keller
October. 19,2021
Revisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty.
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Episode 9 : Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
October. 05,2021
Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today.
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Episode 8 : Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
July. 27,2021
Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago’s West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with Carlos Santana and more.
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Episode 7 : Ballerina Boys
June. 04,2021
The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.
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Episode 6 : Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
May. 03,2021
The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
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Episode 5 : Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
April. 09,2021
The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, including personal details about his battles with drug addiction and homophobia.
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Episode 4 : Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
April. 02,2021
The life and career of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, leader of the band for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," who continued a schedule of touring and performing into his 90s.
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Episode 3 : Twyla Moves
March. 26,2021
Explore legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process, with original interviews, first-hand glimpses of her at work and rare archival footage of select performances from her more than 160 choreographed works.
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Episode 2 : Flannery
March. 23,2021
Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als and more.
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Episode 1 : How It Feels To Be Free
January. 18,2021
A documentary that tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American women entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.
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