AMERICAN MASTERS is an ongoing series of award-winning primetime specials examining the lives, works, and creative processes of our most outstanding cultural artists. Created in 1984 by Susan Lacy and produced by Thirteen/WNET for national public television, the series is both a celebration and an exploration of creativity in America. Consisting of more than 250 hours of programming to date, AMERICAN MASTERS is a growing film library documenting the role important individuals, groups, and movements have played in the formation of our cultural identity.
Wed, May 8 | 1:00 P.M. |
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
NH Explore (11.2)
Explore the life and career of Brian Wilson, singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys, as he and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine drive around Los Angeles. |
Thu, May 9 | 3:00 A.M. |
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
NH Explore (11.2)
Explore the life and career of Brian Wilson, singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys, as he and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine drive around Los Angeles. |
Thu, May 9 | 2:00 P.M. |
Nam June Paik
NH World (11.3)
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art and coiner of the term "electronic superhighway. |
Sat, May 25 | 8:00 P.M. |
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
NH World (11.3)
Explore the life of the groundbreaking author of "The Joy Luck Club" in this intimate portrait. |
Sun, May 26 | 12:00 A.M. |
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
NH World (11.3)
Explore the life of the groundbreaking author of "The Joy Luck Club" in this intimate portrait. |
Mon, May 27 | 7:30 P.M. |
Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
NH World (11.3)
Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku. |
Tue, May 28 | 12:30 A.M. |
Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
NH World (11.3)
Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku. |
Tue, May 28 | 8:30 A.M. |
Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
NH World (11.3)
Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku. |
Thu, May 30 | 3:30 P.M. |
Joe Papp In Five Acts
NH World (11.3)
Joe Papp, founder of The Public Theater, Free Shakespeare in the Park and producer of groundbreaking plays like Hair, A Chorus Line and for colored girls, created a "theater of inclusion" based on the belief that great art is for everyone. |
Sun, Jun 2 | 4:00 A.M. |
Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
NH World (11.3)
Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku. |
Tue, Jun 11 | 3:30 P.M. |
Ailey
NH World (11.3)
Discover the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey whose dances center on the Black American experience with grace, strength and beauty. |
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W34DQ-D Ch. 34 Pittsburg