Episode guide
American Masters: Season 35
10 episodes · first aired Jan 18, 2021
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- 1 How It Feels to Be Free Jan 18, 2021 · 1h 30m 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 –…
- 2 Flannery Mar 23, 2021 · 1h 30m 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…
- 3 Twyla Moves Mar 26, 2021 · 1h 30m 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…
- 4 Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story Apr 2, 2021 · 1h 30m 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.
- 5 Oliver Sacks: His Own Life Apr 9, 2021 · 1h 30m The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, including personal details about his battles with drug addiction and homophobia.
- 6 Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir May 3, 2021 · 1h 30m The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
- 7 Ballerina Boys Jun 4, 2021 · 1h 30m The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.
- 8 Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away Jul 27, 2021 · 1h 23m 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…
- 9 Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Oct 5, 2021 · 1h 28m 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…
- 10 Becoming Helen Keller Oct 19, 2021 · 1h 28m 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…