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Full Episodes
How It Feels To Be Free
January 18, 2021
The inspiring story of six trailblazing Black women entertainers.
Michael Tilson Thomas: Where Now Is
October 23, 2020
Discover the Grammy-winning conductor, pianist and composer.
Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip
October 20, 2020
Meet the columnist who pioneered the fast-paced journalism that dominates today.
Mae West: Dirty Blonde
June 16, 2020
Dive into the life and career of groundbreaking entertainer Mae West.
N. Scott Momaday: Words From a Bear
November 18, 2019
Delve into the enigmatic life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momaday
Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous
October 25, 2019
Discover the art world giant whose color fields changed art history and now fetch millions...
Ral Julia: The World's a Stage
September 13, 2019
Explore a versatile Puerto Rican actor whose work on stage & screen shook the world.
Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life
June 14, 2019
Explore four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally's work in theater.
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives
March 1, 2019
Experience the power of song in the struggle for equality through feminist Holly Near.
Charley Pride: I'm Just Me
February 22, 2019
Follow the country music superstars journey from segregated Mississippi to Nashville.
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
February 19, 2019
The first major film documentary of the life and art of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.
Clips and Previews
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page | Trailer
December 29, 2020
A look at the unlikely author whose fiction helped shape American ideas of the frontier.
Michael Tilson Thomas | Trailer
October 23, 2020
Explore the life and career of the Grammy-winning conductor, pianist and composer.
Walter Winchell Trailer
October 20, 2020
Meet the columnist who pioneered the fast-paced journalism that dominates today.
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am | Trailer
June 1, 2020
An artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller.
Mae West: Dirty Blonde | Full Trailer
May 28, 2020
Dive into the life of groundbreaking writer, performer and subversive star Mae West.
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story | Preview
May 26, 2020
Discover the story of the most beautiful woman in the world, who was also an ingenious inventor....
This Is Bob Hope | Trailer
March 16, 2020
During his eight-decade career, Bob Hope (1903-2003) was the only performer to achieve top-rated...
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | Trailer
February 25, 2020
Discover the man behind the legend with never-before-seen footage and rare photos.
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise | Trailer
February 24, 2020
Journey through the prolific life of the 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' author and activist...
Words From a Bear | Trailer
November 18, 2019
Delve into the enigmatic life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momaday
Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous Preview
October 25, 2019
Discover the art world giant whose color fields changed art history and now fetch millions...
American Masters Ral Juli: The Worlds a Stage Trailer
September 13, 2019
Explore the life of a versatile Puerto Rican actor whose performances shook the world.
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Preview
August 2, 2019
Explore the legacy of the feminist author who transformed U.S. literature with her science...
Robert Shaw Was an Early Champion of Civil Rights
June 21, 2019
The story behind the Integrated Robert Shaw Chorale.
Robert Shaw's Man of Many Voices
June 21, 2019
Follow the journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors, Robert Shaw.
Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life Preview
June 14, 2019
The documentary that traces Terrance McNallys personal and professional successes.
Sammy Davis Jr. | Trailer
February 19, 2019
The first major film documentary of the life and art of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.
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