American Masters - Season 32

American Masters - Season 32

Season 32

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Episodes8
DatesJan 19, 2018 - Oct 14, 2018
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Episodes

Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart
Season 32Episode 190 min

Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart

Explore the inner life and works of the activist, playwright and author of "A Raisin in the Sun", Lorraine Hansberry. Narrated by actress LaTanya Richardson Jackson and featuring the voice of Tony Award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose as Hansberry.

Jan 19, 2018
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Season 32Episode 2120 min

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

Produced by Reframed Pictures in association with American Masters, the new documentary Bombshell: The Hedy Lamar Story explores how Lamarr's true legacy is that of a technological trailblazer. Her pioneering work as an inventor becomes the basis for secure Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth based on radio frequency-hopping.

May 18, 2018
Ted Williams: The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived
Season 32Episode 360 min

Ted Williams: The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived

A profile of Major League Baseball hall of famer and Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams (1918-2002), including his complex relationships with his Mexican-American background, family, press and fans. Discover the many sides of the Baseball Hall of Famer with Bob Costas, Wade Boggs and Joey Votto.

Jul 23, 2018
Eva Hesse
Season 32Episode 490 min

Eva Hesse

Discover the 1960s art world icon who changed art history and women's place in the picture.

Aug 31, 2018
Everybody Knows... Elizabeth Murray
Season 32Episode 560 min

Everybody Knows... Elizabeth Murray

Follow the artist's journey from impoverished childhood to maverick artist, voiced by Meryl Streep.

Sep 7, 2018
Andrew Wyeth
Season 32Episode 660 min

Andrew Wyeth

Uncover the hidden depths and complex inner life of the iconic artist you thought you knew. With his life's work as a background, examine his wide range of influences, including modern artists, war, film and the African American community.

Sep 7, 2018
Basquiat: Rage to Riches
Season 32Episode 790 min

Basquiat: Rage to Riches

Discover the anonymous New York graffiti artist turned '80s art world rock star.

Sep 14, 2018
Itzhak
Season 32Episode 890 min

Itzhak

Explore the life of the famous Jewish violinist, a transcendent performer and polio survivor.

Oct 14, 2018

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