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American Masters
American Masters: 1980s Highlights
Created and launched in 1986 by Executive Producer Susan Lacy, the American Masters series set the standard for documentary film profiles. Among its first films in the 1980s were "George Gershwin Remembered," "Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul," and "James Baldwin: The Price of a Ticket." On January 21, 2014, American Masters premieres its 200th episode: "Salinger," by Shane Salerno.
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The first documentary about the legend behind much of the bold television of the '70s.
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"The Queen of Country Music” is still going strong after more than 50 years of music.
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Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
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Explore musician Bob Dylan's evolution from folk troubadour to iconic rock star.
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Alice Waters has made it her mission in life to make sure that people eat beautifully.
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Explores the life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist.