American MastersSæson 30

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Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holiday, and Composer and Conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Hvor man kan se American Masters • Sæson 30

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9 episoder

Mike Nichols
E1
Mike NicholsThe life and 50-year career of director Mike Nichols, one of only two people who have won Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
E2
B.B. King: The Life of RileyThe challenging life and career of blues guitarist B.B. King; candid interviews feature Bono, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Ringo Starr.
Carole King: Natural Woman
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Carole King: Natural WomanRare home movies, performances and photos help illustrate the life and career of songwriter-singer Carole King, from 1960s New York to Los Angeles in the 1970s to extensive present-day interviews with King and and those who know her best.
Fats Domino and the Birth of Rock 'n' Roll
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Fats Domino and the Birth of Rock 'n' RollThe New Orleans rhythm and blues of Fats Domino helped aid integration in the South.
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl
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Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain GirlA profile of country music icon Loretta Lynn, whose hard-fought road to stardom was dramatized in the 1980 film "Coal Miner's Daughter." Included: home movies, photos and concert footage, plus insights from family, friends and fellow musicians, including Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Jack White and Trisha Yearwood.
Janis: Little Girl Blue
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Janis: Little Girl BlueOne of the most revered and influential rock ’n’ roll singers of all time, Janis Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) thrilled audiences and blazed new creative trails before her death at age 27. Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg (Deliver Us From Evil, West of Memphis, Prophet’s Prey) examines Joplin’s story in depth, for the first time on film, presenting an intimate portrait of a complicated and driven artist.
The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End
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The Highwaymen: Friends Till the EndDiscover the story behind the pioneering outlaw country music supergroup that featured Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, told through vintage performances and new interviews about life on the road and in the studio.
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of YouWith unprecedented access to Norman Lear, his work and his massive personal archives, this documentary combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking TV success and social activism.
Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future
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Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the FutureSaarinen designed National Historic Landmarks such as St. Louis Gateway Arch and General Motors Technical Center and also modernist pedestal furniture. This influential American architect's life was cut short by his sudden death at age 51.