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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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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.

  • Airdate Friday, June 20, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original6/20/2025
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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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Veteran producer and filmmaker Michael Kantor to head the long-running PBS series Download

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AMMS Shorts 2024
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Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.

  • Original6/2/2023
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Jerry Brown: The Disrupter

Experience the political and personal journey of California’s longest serving governor.

  • Original9/15/2023
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Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

Follow the 50-year career of preeminent First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams.

  • Original9/22/2023
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A Song for Cesar

See how Cesar Chavez and the farmworkers’ movement were influenced by music and the arts.

  • Original9/29/2023
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.

  • Original10/6/2023
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HOPPER: An American love story

Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.

  • Original1/2/2024
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Daniel Patrick Moynihan

Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

  • Original3/29/2024
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The Incomparable Mr. Buckley

Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.

  • Original4/5/2024
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Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Discover the life and career of director Blake Edwards, one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures.

  • Original8/27/2024
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VOCES "Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined"

Explore the life and career of Julia Alvarez, one of the most influential Latina writers of her generation.

  • Original9/17/2024
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