American Masters — Season 24

Episodes

E01 Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Jan 11, 2010 · 1h 30m
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.
E02 I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
Mar 31, 2010 · 1h 30m
The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
E03 The Doors: When You're Strange
May 12, 2010 · 1h 30m
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
E04 Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
Jun 21, 2010 · 1h 30m
Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
E05 Cachao: Uno Más
Sep 20, 2010 · 1h 30m
A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
E06 A Letter to Elia
Oct 4, 2010 · 1h 30m
Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
E07 Lennon NYC
Nov 22, 2010 · 1h 30m
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
E08 Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Dec 27, 2010 · 1h 30m
A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.