American Masters - Season 27

Season 27
Episodes

Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
Discover the life, music and influence of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Rosetta Tharpe.

Philip Roth: Unmasked
Explore the life of Philip Roth, author of Goodbye, Columbus and Portnoy's Complaint.

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Laugh as the comedy giant and his friends share never-before-heard stories about his life and career.

Billie Jean King
Join tennis star Billie Jean King as she tells her story in the series' first profile of a sports figure.

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Experience guitarist Hendrix's life and music through never-before-seen performances and interviews.

Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for Love
Review the exceptional life of Marvin Hamlisch, one of the great artists of our time.
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