American Masters — Season 4
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01 Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
Jul 3, 19891h 30m
The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
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02 Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
Jul 10, 19891h 30m★ 8.0
A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
03 Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Jul 31, 19891h 30m
The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
04 James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Aug 14, 19891h 30m
The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
05 Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
Aug 17, 19891h 30m
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.
06 Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
Sep 11, 19891h 30m★ 10.0
The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
07 Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
Sep 18, 19891h 30m★ 8.0
The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
08 W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
Sep 25, 19891h 30m★ 9.0
The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
09 Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
Nov 15, 19891h 30m★ 6.8
Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
10 Milos Forman: Portrait
Dec 20, 19891h 30m
The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.