American Masters Pictures Scannán Coitianta

An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Carl Lumbly

The extraordinary life story of science fiction and fantasy writer Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) who, in spite of remaining for many years on the...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Ursula K. Le Guin

First and foremost, Frank Gehry is an artist. Described as a young child as having golden hands, Frank begins his creation through sketch. Forming...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Frank Gehry

An exploration of the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction,...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Oliver Sacks

A leading acting teacher who trained some of the most famous performers of the stage and screen, Sanford Meisner was a founding member of the Group...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Sanford Meisner

The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames were America's most influential and important industrial designers. Admired for their creations...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: James Franco

The story of the legendary wits who lunched daily at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City during the 1920s. The core of the so-called Round Table...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Heywood Hale Broun

A celebration of Dr. Maya Angelou by weaving her words with rare and intimate archival photographs and videos, which paint hidden moments of her...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Maya Angelou

This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Toni Morrison

Discover the enduring friendship between television personality Dick Cavett and his mentor iconic comedian Groucho Marx. Their relationship is...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Dick Cavett

Janis Joplin's evolution into a star from letters that Joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators.

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Janis Joplin

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage is a warm and revealing portrait of the charismatic, groundbreaking actor’s journey from...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Raúl Juliá

Playwright Arthur Miller, director Volker Schlöndorff and actor Dustin Hoffman are seen creating the Roxbury Productions and Punch Productions...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Arthur Miller

Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Rita Moreno

An analysis of director Sidney Lumet's work (12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Before The Devil Knows You're Dead) in his own words, based on a...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Sidney Lumet

During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Bob Hope

This documentary takes an intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son, Sean, spent living in New York City during the 1970s. It features...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: John Lennon

The compelling story of an extraordinary woman's journey from her birth in a paper thin shack in the cotton fields of Georgia to her recognition as a...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Alice Walker

Norman Mailer frankly discusses American culture, politics, literature, and his own tumultuous life.

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Norman Mailer

A star-studded roster of interviewees (including Jerry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal) pay tribute to the legendary, multi-talented...

Seánra: Documentary

Caitheadh: Sammy Davis Jr.