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.
American Masters (Season 24)
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over 0.0
Air date: 2010-01-11
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
I.M. Pei: Building China Modern 0.0
Air date: 2010-03-31
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
The Doors: When You're Strange 0.0
Air date: 2010-05-12
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself 0.0
Air date: 2010-06-21
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
Cachao: Uno Más 0.0
Air date: 2010-09-20
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
A Letter to Elia 0.0
Air date: 2010-10-04
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
Lennon NYC 0.0
Air date: 2010-11-22
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould 0.0
Air date: 2010-12-27
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.
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