American Masters

Season 24

2010 · 8 episodes · 12h 0m in all

Episodes

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   1. Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

   11 Jan 2010 · 90 min

   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.

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   2. I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

   31 Mar 2010 · 90 min

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

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   3. The Doors: When You're Strange

   12 May 2010 · 90 min

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

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   4. Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

   21 Jun 2010 · 90 min

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

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   5. Cachao: Uno Más

   20 Sept 2010 · 90 min

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

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   6. A Letter to Elia

   4 Oct 2010 · 90 min

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

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   7. Lennon NYC

   22 Nov 2010 · 90 min

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

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   8. Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

   27 Dec 2010 · 90 min

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