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American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.

Showing Season 24 of 40

Season 24

2010

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01. Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

2010-01-11

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.

02. I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

2010-03-31

The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.

03. The Doors: When You're Strange

2010-05-12

A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.

04. Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

2010-06-21

Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.

05. Cachao: Uno Más

2010-09-20

A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.

06. A Letter to Elia

2010-10-04

Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.

07. Lennon NYC

2010-11-22

A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.

08. Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

2010-12-27

A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.

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