Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holiday, and Composer and Conductor Leonard Bernstein.
Aired: Jan 24, 2023 Theatrical producer and director Joe Papp establishes The Public Theater in M...
2. Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Aired: Mar 21, 2023Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys reminisces about his career with Rolling Stone...
Aired: Mar 24, 2023 Follow two performers as they break down barriers in music. Opera singer J'Na...
4. Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
Aired: May 16, 2023The evolution of Korean artist Nam June Paik, from his formative education in...
5. Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Aired: Jun 2, 2023The meteoric rise and legacy of Little Richard This portrait of the "King and...
Aired: Sep 15, 2023 Experience the political and personal journey of Jerry Brown, the longest ser...
7. Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
Aired: Sep 22, 2023Follow the 50-year career of preeminent First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams. ...
Aired: Sep 29, 2023 Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez. Through interviews ...
9. Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Aired: Oct 6, 2023Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer M...
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Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary, Music, History, Biography
