American Masters

Season 4

1989 · 10 episodes · 15h 0m in all · 8.4/10

Episodes

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   1. Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

   3 Jul 1989 · 90 min

   The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

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   2. Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

   10 Jul 1989 · 90 min · 8.0/10

   A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

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   3. Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

   31 Jul 1989 · 90 min

   The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

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   4. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

   14 Aug 1989 · 90 min

   The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

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   5. Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

   17 Aug 1989 · 90 min

   A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.

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   6. Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

   11 Sept 1989 · 90 min · 10.0/10

   The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

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   7. Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

   18 Sept 1989 · 90 min · 8.0/10

   The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

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   8. W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

   25 Sept 1989 · 90 min · 9.0/10

   The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

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   9. Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

   15 Nov 1989 · 90 min · 6.8/10

   Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

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    10. Milos Forman: Portrait

    20 Dec 1989 · 90 min

    The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.