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American Masters : Season 25
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American Masters is a PBS television show which produces biographies on artists, actors and writers of the United States who have left a profound impact on the nation's popular culture. It is produced by WNET in New York City. The show debuted on PBS in 1986. Groups or organizations featured include: Actors Studio, Algonquin Round Table, Group Theatre, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Women of Tin Pan Alley, Negro Ensemble Company, Juilliard School, the Beat Generation, The Singer-songwriters of the 1970s, Sun Records, Vaudeville, and Warner Bros. Pictures.
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List of Episodes (9)
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American Masters (1986)
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1. Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
12 Jan '11A retrospective on the laid-back actor who has entertained audiences for close to 40 years.
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American Masters (1986)
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2. Troubadors: Carole King/James Taylor & the Rise of the Singer-Songwriter
02 Mar '11Focusing on musicians ranging from James Taylor and Carol King to Elton John.
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American Masters (1986)
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3. John Muir In The New World
18 Apr '11This documentary explores the life and legacy of America’s first environmentalist and Sierra Club’s founder. Mountaineers portray Muir in reenactments filmed in Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada, Alaska, Wisconsin, and Alhambra Valley.
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American Masters (1986)
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4. James Levine: America's Maestro
01 Jun '11A behind-the-scenes lok at the internationally-renowned conductor of New York's Metropolitan Opera.
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American Masters (1986)
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5. Pearl Jam Twenty
21 Oct '11Told in big themes and bold colors with blistering sound, Pearl Jam Twenty chronicles the years leading up to the band’s formation, the chaos that ensued soon-after being catapulted into superstardom, their step back from the spotlight with the instinct of self-preservation, and the creation of a trusted circle that would surround them — giving way to a work culture that would sustain them. Part concert film, part insider hang, part testimonial to the power of music and uncompromising
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American Masters (1986)
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6. Bill T. Jones: A Good Man
11 Nov '11Bill T. Jones, the recipient of a prestigious MacArthur "genius" grant and winner of two Tony Awards, has been named "an irreplaceable treasure" by the The Dance Heritage Coalition. Above all, he is a socially conscious choreographer who never shies away from controversy -- tackling thorny subjects such as race and politics with elegance and intelligence, artistry and originality.
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American Masters (1986)
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7. Woody Allen: A Documentary (1)
20 Nov '11A film that traces the life and accomplishments of America's unique and recognized comedian/writer/filmmaker.
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American Masters (1986)
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8. Woody Allen: A Documentary (2)
21 Nov '11Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first time. With this unprecedented access, Emmy®-winning, Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Robert Weide followed the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography.
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American Masters (1986)
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9. Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter
29 Dec '11From 1941 to 1978, this husband-and-wife team brought unique talents to their partnership. He was an architect by training, she was a painter and sculptor. Together they are considered America’s most important and influential designers, whose work helped, literally, shape the second half of the 20th century and remains culturally vital and commercially popular today. They are, perhaps, best remembered for their mid-century modern furniture, built from novel materials like molded plywood,
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