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American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.
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Discover how celebrated cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
Norman Teague: Love Reigns Supreme
July 1, 2025
Follow furniture maker and conceptual artist Norman Teague as he prepares for a solo exhibition....
Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny
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Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times.
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
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Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian....
Sarah Thankam Mathews: After All This
May 21, 2025
Follow author Sarah Thankam Mathews as pressure mounts to follow up her acclaimed debut novel....
Camille A. Brown: Giant Steps
May 6, 2025
Follow the Broadway choreographer as she elevates the possible with bold explorations of movement....
Ten Times Better
May 5, 2025
The story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who later became a Vegas blackjack dealer....
Daveed Diggs Takes on Cyberpunk Rap
April 24, 2025
Rapper and actor Daveed Diggs on his creative process as a rapper and songwriter.
Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse
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Explore the career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and his award-winning graphic novel Maus.
LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
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Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
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Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
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Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care
October 29, 2024
Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement....
Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future
October 22, 2024
The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century....
Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy
October 15, 2024
The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights.
Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service
October 8, 2024
Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who championed the cause of justice and...
Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal
October 1, 2024
Explore the story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction...
Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
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Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors....
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