American Masters - Season 4

American Masters - Season 4

Season 4

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Episodes10
DatesJuli 3, 1989 - Dez. 20, 1989
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Episodes

Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
Season 4Episode 190 min

Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
Juli 3, 1989
Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
Season 4Episode 290 min

Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
Juli 10, 1989
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Season 4Episode 390 min

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
Juli 31, 1989
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Season 4Episode 490 min

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
Aug. 14, 1989
Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
Season 4Episode 590 min

Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
Aug. 17, 1989
Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
Season 4Episode 690 min

Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
Sept. 11, 1989
Mort Sahl: Shaping Laughter
Season 4Episode 790 min

Mort Sahl: Shaping Laughter

In his trademark V-neck sweater, with the day's newspaper tucked under his arm, Mort Sahl has satirized — and entertained — presidents from Eisenhower to Clinton. He revolutionized the world of stand-up comedy with a fresh combination of political awareness, fearless criticism of the government, and a willingness to draw on personal experience.

Sept. 18, 1989
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
Season 4Episode 890 min

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
Sept. 25, 1989
Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
Season 4Episode 990 min

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
Nov. 15, 1989
Milos Forman: Portrait
Season 4Episode 1090 min

Milos Forman: Portrait

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.
Dez. 20, 1989

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