American Masters - Season 35
Season 35
Episodes
How It Feels To Be Free
A documentary that tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American women entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.
Flannery O'Connor
Explore the world of a literary icon whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before.
Twyla Moves
Explore legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp's career and famously rigorous creative process, with original interviews, first-hand glimpses of her at work and rare archival footage of select performances from her more than 160 choreographed works.
Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
Explore the career of Doc Severinsen, bandleader to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.".
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Dive into the life of the neurologist and author who helped redefine our understanding of the brain.
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
Ballerina Boys
The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
The career of blues guitarist Buddy Guy, a pioneer of Chicago's West Side sound, and his influence on rock musicians including Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today.
Becoming Helen Keller
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