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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 8 : Woody Allen: A Documentary (2)
November. 21,2011
Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first time. With this unprecedented access, Emmy®-winning, Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Robert Weide followed the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography.
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Episode 7 : Woody Allen: A Documentary (1)
November. 20,2011
A film that traces the life and accomplishments of America's unique and recognized comedian/writer/filmmaker.
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Episode 6 : Bill T. Jones: A Good Man
November. 11,2011
Bill T. Jones, the recipient of a prestigious MacArthur "genius" grant and winner of two Tony Awards, has been named "an irreplaceable treasure" by the The Dance Heritage Coalition. Above all, he is a socially conscious choreographer who never shies away from controversy -- tackling thorny subjects such as race and politics with elegance and intelligence, artistry and originality.
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Episode 4 : James Levine: America's Maestro
June. 01,2011
A behind-the-scenes lok at the internationally-renowned conductor of New York's Metropolitan Opera.
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Episode 3 : John Muir in the New World
April. 18,2011
This documentary explores the life and legacy of America’s first environmentalist and Sierra Club’s founder. Mountaineers portray Muir in reenactments filmed in Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada, Alaska, Wisconsin, and Alhambra Valley.
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Episode 2 : Troubadors: Carole King/James Taylor & the Rise of the Singer-Songwriter
March. 02,2011
Focusing on musicians ranging from James Taylor and Carol King to Elton John.
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Episode 1 : Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
January. 12,2011
A retrospective on the laid-back actor who has entertained audiences for close to 40 years.
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