American Masters - Stephen Sondheim
Sondheim discusses Leonard Bernstein and West Side Story.
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American Masters - Stephen Sondheim
Sondheim is interviewed about Leonard Bernstein and the writing of WEST SIDE STORY.
The Great American Cassette Masters
This film features the pioneers of the home taping cassette network that began in the early 1980's and continues today.
Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience
From the hand-drawn typeface on the book cover of The Godfather to Herman Miller’s biomorphic coffee table, the work of Japanese American artists/designers including Ruth Asawa, George Nakashima, Isamu Noguchi, S. Neil F
On Cukor
Widely thought of as “a woman’s director,” legendary film director George Cukor is profiled with the use of film clips and interviews with his friends and colleagues to provide a picture of the director’s unique accompli
Mike Nichols: An American Master
With charm and wit, Nichols discusses his life and 50-year career as a performer and director.
Wyeth
Andrew Wyeth was one of America's most popular, but lease understood artists. Through unprecedented access to family members, archival materials, and his work, "Wyeth" presents the most complete portrait of the artist.
The Education of Gore Vidal
A contrarian and wickedly funny man, this PBS American Masters special explores Gore Vidal's extraordinary life and work, joining him at his cliff-side villa in Ravello, Italy.
Judy Garland: By Myself
Drawing on personal recordings Judy Garland made while preparing to write her autobiography, this documentary recounts the actress and singer's life largely in her own words. Through archival footage, interviews, photogr
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
Survey Marilyn Monroe’s life through photographs, from Hollywood stills to candid pictures snapped on the streets of New York.
Carole King: Natural Woman
Weaving previously unseen and rare performances and home movies with a new, exclusive interview with King, American Masters – Carole King: Natural Woman delves into her life and career. New interviews with friends and co
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
James Baldwin was at once a major 20th century American author, a Civil Rights activist and, for two crucial decades, a prophetic voice calling Americans, black and white, to confront their shared racial tragedy.
Arena - John Cassavetes
Tribute to actor and director John Cassavetes who died in February 1989. Friends, associates and fellow directors remember the man and his work.
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
A study of the Group Theatre, a company that changed the face of American drama. The Group was founded in 1931 by Cheryl Crawford, Harold Clurman and Lee Strasberg, who were strongly influenced by the naturalistic acting
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
Paying homage to two of Hollywood's central icons, the film creates an unparalleled portrait of two very different personalities amidst the demise of the studio system.
The Battle of the Sexes
Tennis star and women’s rights activist Billie Jean King won a total of 12 Grand Slam titles, but the biggest match of her career took place in 1973 against former men’s champion Bobby Riggs, a self-proclaimed male chauv
Salinger
An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
The war in the South Pacific, a country doctor in Colorado, victims of industrial pollution in a Japanese village — all were captured in unforgettable photographs by the legendary W. Eugene Smith. This program showcases
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century: his humble beginnings in Seattle, his time in New York, his rise to f