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Alexander Calder

Alexander Calder

Season 12 Episode 6
55:29
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

Season 19 Episode 7
3:25:42
José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

Season 21 Episode 7
55:23
Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'

Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'

Season 23 Episode 8
1:23:09
I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

Season 24 Episode 2
53:20
American Masters Season 29

American Ballet Theatre: A History

Season 29 Episode 4
1:23:10
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl

Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl

Season 30 Episode 5
1:53:14
Tyrus

Tyrus

Season 31 Episode 7
1:13:37
This Is Bob Hope...

This Is Bob Hope...

Season 31 Episode 9
1:52:53
Charley Pride: I’m Just Me

Charley Pride: I’m Just Me

Season 33 Episode 3
53:11
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Season 34 Episode 3
1:56:29
Keith Haring: Street Art Boy

Keith Haring: Street Art Boy

Season 34 Episode 8
52:28
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American Masters

Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul

Season 6 Episode 8

They call him the “genius” and they call him the “father of soul.” With perfect pitch and an expressive voice, he combines worlds as diverse as jazz, country, rhythm and blues, and gospel to break your heart or make you dance. His name is Ray Charles, and if you turn your radio to any station you will hear the influence of his ground-breaking music.