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American Masters : Season 35
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Air date: 18 Jan '21 - 10 episodesAmerican 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 (10)
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American Masters (1986)
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1. How It Feels To Be Free
18 Jan '21A 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.
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American Masters (1986)
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2. Flannery
23 Mar '21Explore 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.
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American Masters (1986)
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3. Twyla Moves
26 Mar '21Explore 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.
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American Masters (1986)
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4. Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
02 Apr '21The 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.
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American Masters (1986)
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5. Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
09 Apr '21The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, including personal details about his battles with drug addiction and homophobia.
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6. Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
03 May '21The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
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American Masters (1986)
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7. Ballerina Boys
04 Jun '21The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.
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8. Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
27 Jul '21
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9. Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
05 Oct '21
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10. Becoming Helen Keller
19 Oct '21
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