American Masters - Season 24

American Masters - Season 24

Season 24

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Episodes8
DatesJan 11, 2010 - Dec 27, 2010
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Episodes

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Season 24Episode 190 min

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
Jan 11, 2010
I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
Season 24Episode 290 min

I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
Mar 31, 2010
The Doors: When You're Strange
Season 24Episode 390 min

The Doors: When You're Strange

A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
May 12, 2010
Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
Season 24Episode 490 min

Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
Jul 21, 2010
Cachao: Uno Más
Season 24Episode 590 min

Cachao: Uno Más

A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
Sep 20, 2010
A Letter to Elia
Season 24Episode 690 min

A Letter to Elia

Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
Oct 4, 2010
Lennon NYC
Season 24Episode 790 min

Lennon NYC

A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
Nov 22, 2010
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Season 24Episode 890 min

Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.
Dec 27, 2010

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