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Explore the lives and creative journeys of America’s most enduring artistic and cultural giants. With insight and originality, the series illuminates the extraordinary mosaic of our nation’s landscape, heritage and traditions.

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LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.

  • Airdate Tuesday, April 1, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original4/1/2025
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Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse

Explore the career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and his award-winning graphic novel Maus.

  • Airdate Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
  • Original4/15/2025
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American Masters to Explore the Life and Legacy of Notable Black Scholar and Civil Rights Pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois Download

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New Documentary on Marlee Matlin’s Life Coming to PBS in 2025 Download

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American Masters Premieres Renegades, A New Documentary Short Series About Disabled Icons in October on PBS Download

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American Masters Launches New Short Film Series American Masters Shorts with the Acquisition of Five New Films Download

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AMMS Shorts 2024
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Tyrus Wong Discover the art, life and enduring impact of the Chinese American painter behind “Bambi.”
  • Original9/8/2017
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Ailey

Discover the choreographer Alvin Ailey, whose dances center on the Black experience with grace, strength and beauty.

  • Original1/11/2022
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Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha

Jason Momoa narrates the inspiring story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.

  • Original5/10/2022
  • AMMS3501

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