American Masters

Season 16

2001 · 8 episodes · 12h 0m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

   7 Oct 2001 · 90 min

   The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.

2. 

   2. F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

   14 Oct 2001 · 90 min

   An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.

3. 

   3. Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

   21 Oct 2001 · 90 min

   The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.

4. 

   4. Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

   18 Nov 2001 · 90 min

   Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.

5. 

   5. Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

   28 Nov 2001 · 90 min

   The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.

6. 

   6. Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

   16 Dec 2001 · 90 min

   A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.

7. 

   7. Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

   19 Feb 2002 · 90 min

   The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.

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   8. Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

   1 Mar 2002 · 90 min

   The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.