American Masters - Season 35

American Masters - Season 35

Season 35

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Episodes10
DatesJan 18, 2021 - Oct 19, 2021
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Episodes

How It Feels To Be Free
Season 35Episode 1120 min

How It Feels To Be Free

A 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.

Jan 18, 2021
Flannery O'Connor
Season 35Episode 290 min

Flannery O'Connor

Explore the world of a literary icon whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before.

Mar 23, 2021
Twyla Moves
Season 35Episode 390 min

Twyla Moves

Explore 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.


 

Mar 26, 2021
Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
Season 35Episode 490 min

Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story

Explore the career of Doc Severinsen, bandleader to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.".

Apr 2, 2021
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Season 35Episode 590 min

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Dive into the life of the neurologist and author who helped redefine our understanding of the brain.

Apr 9, 2021
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
Season 35Episode 690 min

Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.


 

May 3, 2021
Ballerina Boys
Season 35Episode 790 min

Ballerina Boys

The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.


 

Jun 4, 2021
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
Season 35Episode 890 min

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away

The career of blues guitarist Buddy Guy, a pioneer of Chicago's West Side sound, and his influence on rock musicians including Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.


 

Jul 27, 2021
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Season 35Episode 990 min

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today.

Oct 5, 2021
Becoming Helen Keller
Season 35Episode 1090 min

Becoming Helen Keller

Revisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty.
Oct 19, 2021

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