American MastersTemporada 35

TV-14

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.

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10 episódios

How It Feels to Be Free
E1
How It Feels to Be FreeA 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
E2
FlanneryExplore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als and more.
Twyla Moves
E3
Twyla MovesExplore 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
E4
Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen StoryThe life and career of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, leader of the band for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," who continued a schedule of touring and performing into his 90s.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
E5
Oliver Sacks: His Own LifeThe life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, including personal details about his battles with drug addiction and homophobia.
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
E6
Amy Tan: Unintended MemoirThe life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
Ballerina Boys
E7
Ballerina BoysLes Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (The Trocks), an all-male company that for 45 years has offered audiences their passion for ballet classics mixed with exuberant comedy With every step they poke fun at their strictly gendered art form
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
E8
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues AwayDive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago’s West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with Carlos Santana and more.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
E9
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for ItDiscover 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
E10
Becoming Helen KellerRevisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty.