American Masters

Season 15

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.

Where to Watch Season 15

8 Episodes

Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
E1
Clint Eastwood: Out of the ShadowsProfile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.
Mailer On Mailer
E2
Mailer On MailerThe American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.
On Cukor
E3
On CukorA profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.
Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
E4
Lucille Ball: Finding LucyThe incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.
Bob Marley: Rebel Music
E5
Bob Marley: Rebel MusicA profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.
A Conversation with Gregory Peck
E6
A Conversation with Gregory PeckDocumentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.
Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye
E7
Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent EyeBiography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.
Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
E8
Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American IndiansA documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.