Name: American Masters
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1986-06-23
Rating: 7

Episodes

1. Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
1988-07-11 · 90m
The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.
2. A Duke Named Ellington
★ 10.0
1988-07-18 · 90m
Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
3. Andre Kertesz of the Cities
1988-08-08 · 90m
A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
4. Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
★ 9.0
1988-08-22 · 90m
Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
5. Rivera in America
1988-08-29 · 90m
The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
6. Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
1988-09-05 · 90m
A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
7. Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
1989-03-08 · 90m
The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
8. Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
★ 6.5
1989-06-26 · 90m
The story of "method" acting.