American MastersSeizoen 18

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 American Masters • Seizoen 18

8 Episodes

Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist
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Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the BlacklistThe dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.
James Brown: Soul Survivor
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James Brown: Soul SurvivorThe highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
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Cary Grant: A Class Apart“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.
Balanchine
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BalanchineA retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.
Judy Garland: By Myself
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Judy Garland: By MyselfA detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.
Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire
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Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire
Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
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Hank Williams: Honky Tonk BluesThe brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".
Julia! America's Favorite Chef
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Julia! America's Favorite ChefThrough an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.