American Masters
Since its premiere in 1986, American Masters has been the only PBS series committed to developing and producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.
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American Masters: How It Feels To Be FreeA documentary that tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American ...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 – ... -
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to PageAn unvarnished look at the unlikely “Little House” series author whose ...An unvarnished look at the unlikely “Little House” series author whose autobiographical fiction helped shape American ideas of the frontier and self-reliance. -
SIGN IN TO WATCHKeith Haring: Street Art BoyExplore the definitive story of international art sensation Keith Haring who ...Explore the definitive story of international art sensation Keith Haring who blazed a trail through the art scene of ‘80s New York and revolutionized the worlds of pop culture and fine art. The film ... -
SIGN IN TO WATCHMichael Tilson Thomas: Where Now IsDiscover the Grammy-winning conductor, pianist and composer. A National Medal of ...Discover the Grammy-winning conductor, pianist and composer. A National Medal of Arts recipient and longtime music director of the San Francisco Symphony, he helped set the standard that an American ... -
SIGN IN TO WATCHWalter Winchell: The Power of GossipMeet the newspaper columnist, radio commentator and television personality who ...Meet the newspaper columnist, radio commentator and television personality who pioneered the fast-paced, gossip driven, politically charged journalism that dominates today. At his peak, his audience ... -
Amyra León: Strange GraceFilmmaker Malika Zouhali-Worrall provides a portrait of Amyra León, the ...Filmmaker Malika Zouhali-Worrall provides a portrait of Amyra León, the musician, poet, author and activist who channels deeply personal experiences of pain and healing into raw, majestic, and often ... -
Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio: This Is the Way We RiseFilmmaker Ciara Lacy documents Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio, a Kanaka Maoli ...Filmmaker Ciara Lacy documents Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio, a Kanaka Maoli wahine poet, activist and academic, and her continued work towards justice for Hawaii’s native population. -
Damon Davis: Apologue for the Darkest GodsFilmmaker Elissa Blount Moorhead provides a look into the art of award-winning, ...Filmmaker Elissa Blount Moorhead provides a look into the art of award-winning, post-disciplinary artist Damon Davis, the St. Louis native whose work spans across illustration, painting, printmaking, ... -
Bunky Echo-Hawk: The ResistanceFilmmaker Ben-Alex Dupris explores how the reality and resistance of Native ...Filmmaker Ben-Alex Dupris explores how the reality and resistance of Native Americans inspire the work of Pawnee artist Bunky Echo-Hawk, igniting discussions about environmentalism, Native rights, and ... -
Anik Khan: Street LevelFilmmaker Sofian Khan explores the music of Anik Khan, the Bangladesh-born, ...Filmmaker Sofian Khan explores the music of Anik Khan, the Bangladesh-born, Queens, NY-raised hip-hop artist whose music sketches the immigrant experience with rare poetic flare and incisive depth, ... -
Maia Cruz Palileo: Becoming the MoonFilmmaker Ligaiya Romero amplifies the life and work of Maia Cruz Palileo, the ...Filmmaker Ligaiya Romero amplifies the life and work of Maia Cruz Palileo, the multi-disciplinary, Brooklyn-based artist who explores themes of migration and the permeable concept of home in her ... -
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: The New ChiefFilmmakers Amitabh Joshi and Erik Spink spotlight Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, ...Filmmakers Amitabh Joshi and Erik Spink spotlight Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, the Grammy-nominated, modern jazz musician from New Orleans who defies the expectations of jazz music while challenging ... -
Vincent Valdez: The Beginning is NearFilmmaker Ray Santisteban highlights the art of Vincent Valdez, the San Antonio, ...Filmmaker Ray Santisteban highlights the art of Vincent Valdez, the San Antonio, TX-born artist who emphasizes themes of social justice, memory, and ignored or under-examined historical narratives in ... -
Jacques Pépin makes easy and delicous crêpes"I always had crêpes as a child, and made them countless times for my daughter ..."I always had crêpes as a child, and made them countless times for my daughter and granddaughter. There is nothing easier than making crêpes. I put a piece of butter to melt in a skillet, and by the ... -
Jacques Pépin makes an easy cream cheese soufflé"For an elegant first course for a nice dinner you can make these cream cheese ..."For an elegant first course for a nice dinner you can make these cream cheese soufflés, which are extremely easy to do. A mixture of whipped cream cheese and an egg is placed into some little ... -
Jacques Pépin makes cocotte eggs"A nice way to serve eggs is to cook them in a little container we call a ..."A nice way to serve eggs is to cook them in a little container we call a “cocotte”, a little soufflé mold or ramekin. You can eat them with a little spoon right out of the cocotte, usually the ... -
Jacques Pépin makes buttermilk pancakes"Very often, especially during the holidays, I buy cream—and very often I have ..."Very often, especially during the holidays, I buy cream—and very often I have cream left over. After a week or so I put that cream in the food processor and make butter—we can always use butter. ... -
Jacques Pépin makes rice cakes with eggs"I often have leftover rice—from going to a Chinese restaurant, or just ..."I often have leftover rice—from going to a Chinese restaurant, or just leftover from something I cooked at home, sometimes plain, sometimes seasoned in one way or another—and when I do I like to ... -
Jacques Pépin makes classic scrambled eggs"The way I scramble eggs is to put them into a heavier saucepan over moderate ..."The way I scramble eggs is to put them into a heavier saucepan over moderate heat, and to use a whisk to constantly move the eggs, ensuring that they get the creamiest texture without large curds. ... -
Jacques Pépin makes a seafood omelet"I like omelets in any form, but the seafood omelet that I’m doing here is a ..."I like omelets in any form, but the seafood omelet that I’m doing here is a bit more rich and sophisticated than most. I sauté some shrimp and scallops, (you could also use some fish), a bit of ... -
Jacques Pépin makes a country omelet"This is kind of a rough omelet, a bit in the style of a Spanish tortilla or an ..."This is kind of a rough omelet, a bit in the style of a Spanish tortilla or an Italian frittata. I sauté potato and onion, and with that I add the eggs and cheese, I like Gruyère in this case, and ...
