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Explore new documentary shorts about artists who defy the odds to create remarkable work. This ongoing series from American Masters showcases cultural trailblazers through short-form storytelling.

American Masters
Jamie Diaz is a trans woman and artist who has spent nearly 30 years in a men's prison in Texas.
American Masters
Discover the work of New York photographer Corky Lee in his own words.
American Masters
David Bacharach creates "The Mounds," a land art installation confronting climate change.
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American Masters
Discover filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez, a founding figure of the Chicano Movement.
American Masters
Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver.
American Masters
Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
American Masters
Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
American Masters
Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.
American Masters
Learn about Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize-winning author of Night.
American Masters
Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.
American Masters
Learn about Marlee Matlin, Oscar-winning actress and champion of the Deaf community.
American Masters
Discover how celebrated cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
American Masters
Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times.
Extras
Nature
Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS.
Nature
Join Elmo and the Sesame Street gang on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure.
American Masters
Discover filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez, a founding figure of the Chicano Movement.
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