American Masters

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

Première diffusion : 23 juin 1986

One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

Première diffusion : 30 juin 1986

A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

Première diffusion : 7 juillet 1986

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

Première diffusion : 14 juillet 1986

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

Première diffusion : 21 juillet 1986

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

Première diffusion : 28 juillet 1986

A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

Première diffusion : 4 août 1986

The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.

Première diffusion : 11 août 1986

One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

Première diffusion : 18 août 1986

The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

Première diffusion : 25 août 1986

A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Première diffusion : 1 septembre 1986

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Première diffusion : 8 septembre 1986

A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.

Première diffusion : 6 juillet 1987

A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.

Première diffusion : 13 juillet 1987

A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.

Première diffusion : 20 juillet 1987

A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.

Première diffusion : 27 juillet 1987

The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.

Première diffusion : 24 août 1987

An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.

Première diffusion : 31 août 1987

An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.

Première diffusion : 14 septembre 1987

The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.

Première diffusion : 21 septembre 1987

A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.

Première diffusion : 28 septembre 1987

The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.

Première diffusion : 18 novembre 1987

The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.

Première diffusion : 11 juillet 1988

Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

Première diffusion : 18 juillet 1988

A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

Première diffusion : 8 août 1988

Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

Première diffusion : 22 août 1988

The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

Première diffusion : 29 août 1988

A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Première diffusion : 5 septembre 1988

The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

Première diffusion : 8 mars 1989

The story of "method" acting.

Première diffusion : 26 juin 1989

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

Première diffusion : 3 juillet 1989

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

Première diffusion : 10 juillet 1989

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

Première diffusion : 31 juillet 1989

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

Première diffusion : 14 août 1989

A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.

Première diffusion : 17 août 1989

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

Première diffusion : 11 septembre 1989

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

Première diffusion : 18 septembre 1989

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

Première diffusion : 25 septembre 1989

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

Première diffusion : 15 novembre 1989

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.

Première diffusion : 20 décembre 1989

The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.

Première diffusion : 2 juillet 1990

A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.

Première diffusion : 9 juillet 1990

Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.

Première diffusion : 16 juillet 1990

The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.

Première diffusion : 23 juillet 1990

The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.

Première diffusion : 30 juillet 1990

A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.

Première diffusion : 20 août 1990

The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.

Première diffusion : 27 août 1990

The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.

Première diffusion : 17 septembre 1990

A chronicle of the extraordinary actress and those who were influenced by her universally-respected work.

Première diffusion : 1 juillet 1991

Inside the workings of the mecca of "method acting" techniques.

Première diffusion : 8 juillet 1991

The life of the creative and imaginative physicist and his thoughts and writings after coming to the United States.

Première diffusion : 22 juillet 1991

A look at the soulful interpretations of the remarkable singer, mostly through filmed performances.

Première diffusion : 29 juillet 1991

The artistic career of a painter and sculptor who defined western art and influenced America's ideas of the west.

Première diffusion : 5 août 1991

The story of an American violin virtuoso, Yehudi Menuhin.

Première diffusion : 12 août 1991

A biography of the artist Motherwell and the growth of abstract expressionism in New York City.

Première diffusion : 26 août 1991

The obstacles overcome in the magnificent career of the famed musician.

Première diffusion : 3 janvier 1992

Documentary on the writer who made his way back from the entertainment industry "blacklist" and became an acclaimed success.

Première diffusion : 1 mai 1992

The career and collaborations of Simon's 30 years in the music business.

Première diffusion : 14 mars 1993

An examination of the thinking and techniques used by one of America's most-celebrated movie makers.

Première diffusion : 17 mars 1993

A look at the innovator of primary motion picture techniques that are still important today and the controversy surrounding his beliefs.

Première diffusion : 24 mars 1993

The life of the clarinetist and band leader known as the "King of Swing".

Première diffusion : 8 décembre 1993

A documentary of the masterful American dancer.

Première diffusion : 13 mai 1994

The life of the famed commentator on the American condition and his style of humor.

Première diffusion : 30 novembre 1994

The plays of a master of portraying human relations and the shades of love and hate.

Première diffusion : 19 décembre 1994

The rise of one of the world's most powerful and accomplished tenors and his great performances.

Première diffusion : 15 février 1995

An examination of the author's life and a look at the specifics of some of his written works.

Première diffusion : 22 mars 1995

A documentary on the man who pioneered the use of early television for dramatic storytelling.

Première diffusion : 29 novembre 1995

A retrospective on the author's writings including commentary from his professional associates.

Première diffusion : 22 janvier 1996

“All photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth.” –Richard Avedon The notable images of one of the nation's most famous fashion photographers.

Première diffusion : 24 janvier 1996

An examination of the visionary and thinker and his most famous ideas.

Première diffusion : 10 avril 1996

A chronicle of the 1950s comedy team and the short-lived but memorable career of the duo.

Première diffusion : 22 mai 1996

A biography of the famed singer including her first big breaks in show business.

Première diffusion : 25 novembre 1996

A portrait of a masterful and versatile member of the entertainment industry for decades.

Première diffusion : 10 décembre 1996

Biography of a multi-media artist and his ground-breaking works of artistic expression.

Première diffusion : 9 avril 1997

A feature on the career of the famed television host and how he entered and left the TV industry.

Première diffusion : 7 mai 1997

The free-flowing design and sculpture of a man influenced by Asian sensibilities.

Première diffusion : 25 juin 1997

The poetry of the noted "beat generation" poet and the post World War II lifestyle and values reflected within his works.

Première diffusion : 17 septembre 1997

The origins and growth of a unique form of live entertainment in the 20th century.

Première diffusion : 26 novembre 1997

A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder.

Première diffusion : 4 février 1998

Profile of one of the major leaders of new directions in rock music.

Première diffusion : 29 avril 1998

The work of Don Hewitt in the CBS news department and the story of the long-running new magazine 60 Minutes.

Première diffusion : 1 mai 1998

A biography of the acclaimed sculptor known for his mobiles and large public art pieces.

Première diffusion : 17 juin 1998

A chronicle of the clash between two film-making legends when they tried to work together in the 1940s.

Première diffusion : 1 novembre 1999

A presentation of the award-winning PBS series American Masters, Norman Rockwell: Painting America etches a warm and indelible portrait of one of America's most beloved artists.

Première diffusion : 24 novembre 1999

Profile of the well-known jazz singer, from early band performances and "scat" to her solo career.

Première diffusion : 8 décembre 1999

The story of a choreographer who contributed much to the style of American performance dance in the modern era.

Première diffusion : 5 janvier 2000

A biography of one of the first African-American actors to regularly star in mainstream movies.

Première diffusion : 2 février 2000

An installment on the violin master with comments from his musical colleagues.

Première diffusion : 13 avril 2000

A chronicle of the artistic expression of the counter-culture movement.

Première diffusion : 31 mai 2000

Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.

Première diffusion : 27 septembre 2000

The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.

Première diffusion : 4 octobre 2000

A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.

Première diffusion : 22 novembre 2000

The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.

Première diffusion : 3 décembre 2000

A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.

Première diffusion : 14 février 2001

Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.

Première diffusion : 9 avril 2001

Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.

Première diffusion : 16 avril 2001

A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.

Première diffusion : 23 avril 2001

The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.

Première diffusion : 7 octobre 2001

An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.

Première diffusion : 14 octobre 2001

The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.

Première diffusion : 21 octobre 2001

Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.

Première diffusion : 18 novembre 2001

The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.

Première diffusion : 28 novembre 2001

A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.

Première diffusion : 16 décembre 2001

The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.

Première diffusion : 19 février 2002

The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.

Première diffusion : 1 mars 2002

John Ford and John Wayne — a friendship and professional collaboration that spanned 50 years, changed each others’ lives, changed the movies, and in the process, changed the way America saw itself. It was a relationship that reflected all the elements and all the paradoxes of 20th century America — generosity of spirit, abuse of power, a sense of loyalty, and a restless nationalism that didn’t quite know what to do with itself.

Première diffusion : 10 mai 2006

Archival performances, home movies and interviews illustrate singer Nat King Cole's achievements during a 30-year music and television career.

Première diffusion : 17 mai 2006

The life and times of the hard traveling music-man Woody Guthrie.

Première diffusion : 12 juillet 2006

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Première diffusion : 19 juillet 2006

Walter Cronkite was the man who gave us the news for two tumultuous decades in the late 20th century. As historian, journalist and author David Halberstam says in praise of the great CBS newsman: "Most Americans really learned of the evening news and learned of Vietnam and learned of the civil rights movement and learned of Watergate with Walter Cronkite as the man who ushered it into their homes. And did it with great professionalism over a very long time and was I think absolutely true to himself." In AMERICAN MASTERS Walter Cronkite: Witness to History, a documentary narrated by Katie Couric, historians, fellow journalists and CBS colleagues appraise the career of the man who was called "the most trusted man in America." CBS writer and commentator Andy Rooney, legendary producer/director Don Hewitt, correspondents Mike Wallace, Morley Safer, Lesley Stahl and Barbara Walters, columnists Molly Ivins and Helen Thomas, Senator John McCain and President Jimmy Carter guide the viewer from Cronkite's early days as a foreign correspondent in World War II through his thirty-year career at CBS News.

Première diffusion : 26 juillet 2006

Ric Burns' absorbing profile of Andy Warhol (1928-87) traces the pop icon's rise from poverty to an artist who, said art critic Dave Hickey, “changed the world”.

Première diffusion : 20 septembre 2006

Ric Burns' absorbing profile of Andy Warhol (1928-87) traces the pop icon's rise from poverty to an artist who, said art critic Dave Hickey, “changed the world”.

Première diffusion : 21 septembre 2006

Frank Gehry loves to sketch. It is the beginning of his architectural process. From Gehry’s sketches flow the models, one after another, each a refinement, that will eventually become finished buildings unlike any others in the architectural world. It is this sketch quality, what he calls the “tentativeness, the messiness,” that Gehry clings to as a way of guarding against formula or repetition. And it is this sketch quality that Sydney Pollack was so keen to explore in the film SKETCHES OF FRANK GEHRY.

Première diffusion : 27 septembre 2006

This film traces the artistic self-realization of Annie Leibovitz, from childhood through the death of her beloved friend, Susan Sontag, and includes snippets of Leibovitz's last visual memories of Sontag. The film traces the arc of her photographic life, her aspirations to artistry, and the trajectory of her career through phases that included the tumultuous sixties in Berkeley, CA., touring with the Rolling Stones, a mentorship by Hunter S. Thompson, and, later, capturing the last candid moments of John Lennon's life with Yoko Ono. It closes with her reflections on life, children, and the the wake of her relationship with Sontag. The archival material presented here is invaluable for framing an understanding of this immeasurably influential visual artist.

Première diffusion : 3 janvier 2007

The folk music of a world-famous performer as interested in social change as in the history of American roots music.

Première diffusion : 27 février 2008

A recounting of the versatile and controversial work of one of the most flamboyant African-American writers from the first half of the 20th century.

Première diffusion : 9 avril 2008

An in-depth profile of the talented but troubled star who brought more contemporary issues to soul music.

Première diffusion : 7 mai 2008

Clint Eastwood narrates the history of Warner Bros., which opens with "You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-35)," about the studio's first years, when its biggest star was Rin Tin Tin. Also remembered is its move into gritty fare, featuring James Cagney, Edward G. Robinson and Barbara Stanwyck, and its musicals. Included: "The Jazz Singer," "Public Enemy," "42nd Street," "Baby Face" and "Little Caesar"; interviews with Busby Berkeley, Alfred Hitchcock, Robinson and William Wellman.

Première diffusion : 23 septembre 2008

"Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-50)" focuses on how Warner Bros. responded to the Great Depression and World War II, when such stars as Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis and Errol Flynn graced its pictures. Also: the post-war film noirs are explored. Included: "Casablanca," "Now, Voyager," "The Adventures of Robin Hood," "Kings Row" and "White Heat"; interviews with James Cagney, Howard Hawks, Ronald Reagan and Alexis Smith. Clint Eastwood narrates.

Première diffusion : 23 septembre 2008

"A New Reality (1950-70)" details how Warner Bros. fought back against TV with such innovations as CinemaScope and 3-D, as well as with such new stars as Doris Day and James Dean. Also: how a battle between Jack and Harry Warner changed the studio's direction. Included: "A Streetcar Named Desire," "East of Eden," "Cool Hand Luke," "A Face in the Crowd" and "My Fair Lady"; interviews with Warren Beatty, Elia Kazan, Kim Hunter, Arthur Penn and Carroll Baker. Clint Eastwood narrates.

Première diffusion : 24 septembre 2008

"Woodstock Notions (1970-89)" recalls the creative renaissance of Warner Bros. during the 1970s and '80s. Included: "Mean Streets," "The Exorcist," "Superman: The Movie," "The Shining" and "Body Heat"; interviews with Dustin Hoffman, Clint Eastwood, Jack Nicholson and Robert Redford. Eastwood narrates.

Première diffusion : 24 septembre 2008

"The Big Tent (1980-Present)" chronicles the success of Warner Bros. during the 1980s, '90s and 2000s, including Clint Eastwood's Oscar winners, "The Matrix" franchise and the Harry Potter films. Included: "The Color Purple," "Unforgiven," "Mystic River," "Michael Clayton" and "The Departed"; interviews with Tim Burton, George Clooney, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Eastwood narrates

Première diffusion : 25 septembre 2008

An intimate portrait of the four Warner brothers and their rise to movie-making greatness.

Première diffusion : 25 septembre 2008

Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.

Première diffusion : 11 janvier 2010

The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.

Première diffusion : 31 mars 2010

A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.

Première diffusion : 12 mai 2010

Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.

Première diffusion : 21 juin 2010

A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.

Première diffusion : 20 septembre 2010

Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.

Première diffusion : 4 octobre 2010

A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.

Première diffusion : 22 novembre 2010

A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.

Première diffusion : 27 décembre 2010

A profile of composer Marvin Hamlisch (1944-2012), featuring remarks from family and such friends as Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, Steven Soderbergh, Quincy Jones, Tim Rice, Christopher Walken, Joe Torre, Woody Allen, John Lithgow and Ann-Margret. Among his credits: the hits "The Way We Were" and "Nobody Does It Better"; and the scores for "The Sting," "Sophie's Choice" and the Broadway smash "A Chorus Line."

Première diffusion : 27 décembre 2013

Featuring never-before-seen photographs, personal stories and moments from J.D. Salinger’s (1919 -2010) life and harrowing service in World War II, Salerno’s new director’s cut expands his intimate portrait of the enigmatic author of The Catcher in the Rye. Included are his relationship with Oona O'Neill, WWII experiences, and involvement with younger women - including writer Joyce Maynard. The documentary features archival footage and photos; and remarks from friends, colleagues and such admirers as John Cusack and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Première diffusion : 21 janvier 2014

A profile of writer Alice Walker, the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (for her 1982 novel "The Color Purple"). Included: remarks from Walker; Danny Glover; Quincy Jones; Sapphire; Steven Spielberg; and Howard Zinn. Filmmaker Pratibha Parmar’s new documentary tells Walker’s dramatic life story with poetry and lyricism, and features new interviews with Walker, Steven Spielberg, Danny Glover, Quincy Jones, Gloria Steinem, Sapphire and the late Howard Zinn in one of his final interviews.

Première diffusion : 7 février 2014

An exploration of the environmental movement from the 1960s through 2009. Included: the battle in the 1960s to block dams from the Grand Canyon; the Love Canal scandal of the 1970s; Greenpeace's efforts to save whales and baby harp seals; the global resource crises of the 1980s; and the 25-year effort to address climate change. Narrators include Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Ashley Judd, Van Jones and Isabel Allende.

Première diffusion : 22 avril 2014

Profiling George Plimpton (1927-2003), whose exploits in participatory journalism led to such fun reads as "Paper Lion" (about how he tried out for the Detroit Lions) and "Out of My League" (about his stint pitching to baseball all-stars). He also edited the literary journal Paris Review; hung out with U.S. presidents; and served as the Big Apple's (unofficial) fireworks commissioner. The documentary includes archival footage; and remarks from such notables as Robert Kennedy Jr. and Hugh Hefner.

Première diffusion : 16 mai 2014

Tanaquil Le Clercq (1929–2000) was a star ballerina with the New York City Ballet who greatly influenced choreographers George Balanchine (her husband) and Jerome Robbins (her friend). Filmmaker Nancy Buirski spotlights Le Clercq’s ballet career, influence on dance, and her struggle with polio, which paralyzed her at the height of her fame.

Première diffusion : 20 juin 2014

A profile of photographer Dorothea Lange (1895-1965), who captured iconic images of the Great Depression, Dust Bowl and WWII Japanese-American internment camps, by her granddaughter (and acclaimed cinematographer) Dyanna Taylor. The personal documentary incorporates family memories, journals, photos and film footage; interviews and vérité sequences of Lange at her Bay Area home studio, circa 1962-1965; and insights from family, friends and colleagues.

Première diffusion : 29 août 2014

American Masters – Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work takes the audience on a year-long ride with Joan Rivers in her 76th year of life; it peels away the mask of an iconic comedian, laying bare both the struggle and thrill of living life as a groundbreaking female performer. The film by Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg premieres September 23, 2014 at 10:30 pm on PBS (check local listings).

Première diffusion : 23 septembre 2014

From the time of its birth, the baby boomer generation (1946-1964) has significantly and uniquely changed our world. 2014 marks an important shift in American culture, as the last boomers turn 50. American Masters: The Boomer List, tells the story of this influential generation through the lives of 19 iconic boomers—one born each year of the baby boom:

Première diffusion : 23 septembre 2014

Bing Crosby (1903-77) is remembered via home movies, Dictabelt recordings, photos and insights from wife Kathryn, daughter Mary and sons Harry and Nathaniel. He scored nearly 400 hit singles, including the classic "White Christmas"; and appeared in such popular films as "White Christmas" and "Going My Way." The profile details the allegations of abuse leveled against him by son Gary (1933-95); and explains how his beloved duet with David Bowie on "Little Drummer Boy-Peace on Earth" came about.

Première diffusion : 2 décembre 2014

In a 2008 interview, director Sidney Lumet talks about his life and career, which included 44 films in 50 years.

Première diffusion : 3 janvier 2017

The life of author and activist Maya Angelou, with comments from Oprah Winfrey, Common, Bill and Hillary Clinton and others.

Première diffusion : 21 février 2017

A profile of influential country singer Patsy Cline (1932-63), featuring archival performances of such songs as "Walkin' After Midnight," "I Fall to Pieces" and "Crazy"; and remarks from artists who knew her and others influenced by her.

Première diffusion : 1 mars 2017

Experience a century of food through the life of one man, James Beard (1903-1985). Dubbed the “Dean of American Cookery” by The New York Times, Beard was a Portland, Ore., native who loved and celebrated the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. He spoke of the importance of localism and sustainability long before those terms had entered the vernacular.

Première diffusion : 19 mai 2017

Discover the story of Chef Jacques Pépin (b. December 18, 1935), a young immigrant with movie-star looks, a charming Gallic accent, and a mastery of cooking and teaching so breathtaking he became an early food icon—joining James Beard and Julia Child among the handful of Americans who transformed the way the country views the food world.

Première diffusion : 26 mai 2017

A trove of never-before-seen archival footage provides an unconventional look at the fiercely independent style of filmmaking that emerged out of Austin, Texas in the late 1980s and 1990s with Linklater as its poster boy.

Première diffusion : 1 septembre 2017

The unlikely story of 106-year old Chinese American artist Tyrus Wong, and how he overcame poverty and racism in America to become a celebrated modernist painter, Hollywood sketch artist, and “Disney Legend” for his groundbreaking work on the classic animated film, Bambi.

Première diffusion : 8 septembre 2017

This documentary draws on the rich palette of Poe’s evocative imagery and sharply drawn plots to tell the real story of the notorious author, exploring the misrepresentations of Poe as a drug-addled madman akin to the narrators of his horror stories.

Première diffusion : 30 octobre 2017

Six innovators tell their own stories and explain how they’re changing their respective industries: podcast host Tracy Clayton, Chef Angie Mar, JavaScript developer Sara Chipps, web-cam performance artist Molly Soda, entrepreneur Rakia Reynolds, and visual artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh.

Première diffusion : 8 novembre 2017

A candid look at a remarkable life with unprecedented access to Bob Hope’s personal archives, including writings voiced by Billy Crystal and clips from Hope’s body of work to reveal a gifted and very human individual who recognized the power of fame, embraced its responsibilities and handled celebrity with extraordinary wit and grace.

Première diffusion : 13 novembre 2017

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 – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.

Première diffusion : 18 janvier 2021

Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als and more.

Première diffusion : 23 mars 2021

Explore legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process, with original interviews, first-hand glimpses of her at work and rare archival footage of select performances from her more than 160 choreographed works.

Première diffusion : 26 mars 2021

The life and career of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, leader of the band for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," who continued a schedule of touring and performing into his 90s.

Première diffusion : 2 avril 2021

The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, including personal details about his battles with drug addiction and homophobia.

Première diffusion : 9 avril 2021

The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.

Première diffusion : 3 mai 2021

The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.

Première diffusion : 4 juin 2021

Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago’s West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with Carlos Santana and more.

Première diffusion : 27 juillet 2021

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today.

Première diffusion : 5 octobre 2021

Revisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty.

Première diffusion : 19 octobre 2021