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American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
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David Bacharach creates "The Mounds," a land art installation confronting climate change. (18m 39s)
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A Japanese American rapper discovers how art can champion cultural liberation. (14m 8s)
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Discover Augusta Savage's legacy as a Harlem Renaissance sculptor and art activist. (21m 48s)
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Chef Ethan Lim creates vibrant dishes inspired by the rich, complex history of Cambodia. (16m 42s)
Senghor Reid: Make Way For Tomorrow
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Artist Senghor Reid draws inspiration from current events and his hometown of Detroit. (13m 4s)
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Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats. (10m 25s)
Alejandro Jimenez: The Ground I Stand On
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A lyrical exploration of the life and work of Mexican-American poet Alejandro Jimenez. (12m)
Jonathan Thunder: Good Mythology
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Ojibwe artist Jonathan Thunder explores the mythic inspirations of his surrealist work. (14m 11s)
Sydney G. James: How We See Us
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Artist Sydney G. James’ bold brush strokes address racial injustice in her native Detroit. (15m 33s)
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Native American actress Lily Gladstone reflects on her origins and acting in Hollywood. (13m 51s)
Gladys Bentley: Drag King of the Harlem Renaissance
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Gladys Bentley was a musician and drag king who was a part of the Harlem Renaissance. (5m 57s)
Julian Eltinge: Female Impersonator of the Vaudeville Era
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Julian Eltinge was a female impersonator who was once America's highest paid performer. (4m 45s)
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American Masters Shorts
Explore new documentary shorts about artists who defy the odds to create remarkable work.
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In The Making | Season 2
Meet seven artists whose work explores and influences American culture today.
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Masters of Drag
NYC's sweetest drag diva Peppermint tells the story of pioneering American drag artists.
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Entertainers
A collection of films profiling some of American's greatest entertainers.
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How do today’s masters create their art? Each episode an artist reveals how they brought their creative work to life. Hear from artists across disciplines, like actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, singer-songwriter Jewel, author Min Jin Lee, and more on our podcast "American Masters: Creative Spark."
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...