American Masters (1986)

Season 24

January 11, 2010 8 Episodes

Episodes

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Episode 1

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

Jan 11, 2010

90 minutes

Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.

I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
Episode 2

I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

Mar 31, 2010

90 minutes

The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.

The Doors: When You're Strange
Episode 3

The Doors: When You're Strange

May 12, 2010

90 minutes

A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.

Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
Episode 4

Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

Jun 21, 2010

90 minutes

Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.

Cachao: Uno Más
Episode 5

Cachao: Uno Más

Sep 20, 2010

90 minutes

A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.

A Letter to Elia
Episode 6

A Letter to Elia

Oct 4, 2010

90 minutes

Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.

Lennon NYC
Episode 7

Lennon NYC

Nov 22, 2010

90 minutes

A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.

Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Episode 8

Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

Dec 27, 2010

90 minutes

A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.