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American Masters
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin
Thu, Aug 01, 2019
  • S33.E9
  • Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin
Explore the remarkable life and legacy of late feminist author Ursula K. Le Guin whose groundbreaking work, including "The Left Hand of Darkness," transformed American literature by bringing science fiction into the literary mainstream.
8.4 /10
Raul Julia: The World's a Stage
Thu, Sep 12, 2019
  • S33.E10
  • Raul Julia: The World's a Stage
"American Masters - Raúl Juliá: The World's a Stage" is a Special Presentation of American Masters and VOCES. Produced by Latino PBS, VOCES is an acclaimed PBS documentary series featuring the best Latino arts, culture and history.
8.2 /10
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
Mon, Feb 18, 2019
  • S33.E2
  • Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
This episode page reflects the reshowing of the original title Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me (2019) as part of the American Masters Series
8.2 /10
James Watson: Decoding Watson

S33.E1 ∙ James Watson: Decoding Watson

Tue, Jan 01, 2019
James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist behind the double helix as he confronts his complex legacy. With unprecedented access to Watson and his family, this film explores his life, achievements, controversies and contradictions.
7.4 /10
Charley Pride: I'm Just Me

S33.E3 ∙ Charley Pride: I'm Just Me

Thu, Feb 21, 2019
The complicated history of the American South and its music through the life of country star Charley Pride. Raised in segregated Mississippi, his journey shows the ways that artistic expression can triumph over prejudice and injustice.
7.4 /10
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives

S33.E4 ∙ Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives

Thu, Feb 28, 2019
An outspoken political activist and singer-songwriter, Holly Near's music and life story illustrate how song can have the power to send a clarion call and influence the course of social justice.
6.7 /10
Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People

S33.E5 ∙ Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People

Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Discover the man behind the award. A journalist who became a media mogul with an outspoken, cantankerous editorial voice and two best-selling newspapers, Joseph Pulitzer championed what he regarded as the sacred role of the free press in a democracy.
6.9 /10
Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable

S33.E6 ∙ Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable

Thu, Apr 18, 2019
Discover the life and work of Garry Winogrand, the epic storyteller in pictures who harnessed the serendipity of the streets to capture the American 1960s-70s. His "snapshot aesthetic" is now the universal language of contemporary image making.
6.7 /10
Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life

S33.E7 ∙ Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life

Thu, Jun 13, 2019
Playwright, librettist, scriptwriter and outspoken LGBTQ activist Terrence McNally has long believed in the power of the arts to transform society and make a difference. The film lifts the curtain on the life, career and inspirations of the complicated and brilliant Emmy- and four-time Tony Award-winning writer.
7.2 /10
Robert Shaw - Man of Many Voices

S33.E8 ∙ Robert Shaw - Man of Many Voices

Thu, Jun 20, 2019
The journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors in the world. With no formal training, Robert Shaw achieved success in popular music and later became legendary for his interpretations of classical music's choral masterpieces.
7.2 /10
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

S33.E9 ∙ Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

Thu, Aug 01, 2019
Explore the remarkable life and legacy of late feminist author Ursula K. Le Guin whose groundbreaking work, including "The Left Hand of Darkness," transformed American literature by bringing science fiction into the literary mainstream.
8.4 /10
Raul Julia: The World's a Stage

S33.E10 ∙ Raul Julia: The World's a Stage

Thu, Sep 12, 2019
"American Masters - Raúl Juliá: The World's a Stage" is a Special Presentation of American Masters and VOCES. Produced by Latino PBS, VOCES is an acclaimed PBS documentary series featuring the best Latino arts, culture and history.
8.2 /10
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