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American Masters

Season 3

8 episodes · premiered Jul 11, 1988

Where to watch American Masters

  1. E1 Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

    Jul 11, 1988 · 1h 30m

    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. E2 A Duke Named Ellington

    Jul 18, 1988 · 1h 30m

    Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

  3. E3 Andre Kertesz of the Cities

    Aug 8, 1988 · 1h 30m

    A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

  4. E4 Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

    Aug 22, 1988 · 1h 30m

    Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

  5. E5 Rivera in America

    Aug 29, 1988 · 1h 30m

    The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

  6. E6 Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

    Sep 5, 1988 · 1h 30m

    A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

  7. E7 Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

    Mar 8, 1989 · 1h 30m

    The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

  8. E8 Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre

    Jun 26, 1989 · 1h 30m

    The story of "method" acting.