American Masters 2025 sneak peek
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Discover the lives of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape.
American Masters illuminates the lives and creative journeys of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape—through compelling, unvarnished stories. Watch a sneak peek from this season, featuring artists like Liza Minnelli, Hazel Scott, Art Spiegelman, Hannah Arendt, Marcella Hazan, Marlee Matlin
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American Masters 2025 sneak peek
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American Masters illuminates the lives and creative journeys of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape—through compelling, unvarnished stories. Watch a sneak peek from this season, featuring artists like Liza Minnelli, Hazel Scott, Art Spiegelman, Hannah Arendt, Marcella Hazan, Marlee Matlin
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Preview | 1m 2s | Eight cultural icons on their journeys to becoming masters of their artistic disciplines. (1m 2s)
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Preview | 32s | Discover the lives of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape. (32s)
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Renegades: Five people with disabilities who changed history [ASL + OC]
Preview | 1m 21s | This series showcases the lives and cultural contributions of historical figures with disabilities. (1m 21s)
Renegades: Five people with disabilities who changed history
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Preview | 1m 21s | This series showcases the lives and cultural contributions of historical figures with disabilities. (1m 21s)
American Masters Shorts: Season 1
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Preview | 1m 35s | Explore new documentary shorts about artists who defy the odds to create remarkable work. (1m 35s)
Thought Leaders: A series on innovative American thinkers
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Preview | 38s | A series of documentaries spotlighting key figures in American politics, law and music. (38s)
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Preview | 1m 18s | 7 cultural icons on their journeys to becoming masters of their artistic disciplines. (1m 18s)
American Masters 2022 sneak peek
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Preview | 31s | Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life. (31s)
Stream never-before-seen interviews from our 34-year archive
Preview | 54s | Extended interviews with Maya Angelou, Patti Smith, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett and more. (54s)
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Clip | 26m 44s | American Masters mourns the loss of the Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. (26m 44s)
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Clip | 30s | American Masters Receives 75th Emmy Award Nomination (30s)
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Clip | 1m 14s | We mourn the loss of renowned architect I.M. Pei. (1m 14s)
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Clip | 1m 3s | Remembering Carol Channing (1m 3s)
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Clip | 7m 17s | Stan Lee and others discuss Lee’s influential work at Marvel Comics. (7m 17s)
Preview | 30s | American Masters Presents an “Artists Flight” Fridays. (30s)
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Clip | 24s | Remembering Anthony Bourdain (24s)
Against All Odds: Meet the Woman Behind American Masters
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Clip | 5m 29s | Susan Lacy, creator of American Masters, reflects on the beginnings of the series. (5m 29s)
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Preview: Special | 1m 21s | Jamie Diaz is a trans woman and artist who has spent nearly 30 years in a men's prison in Texas. (1m 21s)
Brooke Pepion Swaney on working with actress Lily Gladstone
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Clip: Special | 3m 50s | Director Brooke Pepion Swaney on working with Lily Gladstone before her rise to stardom. (3m 50s)
The Importance of Better Latine Representation
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Clip: Special | 37s | The Importance of Better Latine Representation (37s)
How Latine People are Excluded in the Media
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Clip: Special | 48s | How Latine People are Excluded in the Media (48s)
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, Visual Artist
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Clip: Special | 5m 55s | The creator of "Stop Telling Women to Smile" shares the source of her inspiration. (5m 55s)
Rakia Reynolds, Founder & CEO: Skai Blue Media
Clip: Special | 5m 4s | Rakia Reynolds talks about breaking through as an entrepreneur and embracing her identity. (5m 4s)
Molly Soda, Digital Performance Artist
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Clip: Special | 5m 36s | Digital artist Molly Soda explores boundaries of reality, performance and physical space. (5m 36s)
Sara Chipps, JavaScript Developer: CEO of Jewelbots
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Clip: Special | 6m 9s | Sara Chipps developed technology-enabled jewelry to bring more girls into STEM fields. (6m 9s)
Inspiring Woman: Political Strategist Ana Navarro
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Clip: Special | 1m | Learn about the woman who pushed Ana Navarro to be the person she is today. (1m)
Learn about the women who inspired Denis O'Hare growing up
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Clip: Special | 2m 18s | Growing up, Denis O'Hare was surrounded and inspired by musicians. (2m 18s)
Carmen de Lavallade's Inspiring Women
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Clip: Special | 6m 11s | Carmen de Lavallade tells the story of her cousin, ballet dancer Janet Collins. (6m 11s)
Carmen de Lavallade shares why we need the arts
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Clip: Special | 1m 13s | Carmen de Lavallade speaks on the importance of protecting the arts. (1m 13s)
Angie Mar, Owner & Head Chef: The Beatrice Inn
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Clip: Special | 5m 26s | Angie Mar talks about her work as owner and executive chef at The Beatrice Inn. (5m 26s)
Tracy Clayton, BuzzFeed Podcast Host: Another Round
Clip: Special | 6m 30s | Tracy Clayton is co-host of BuzzFeed’s award-winning podcast Another Round. (6m 30s)
Inspiring Woman Web Series: Trailer
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Preview: Special | 1m 27s | Six innovators explain how they’re changing their respective industries. (1m 27s)
Inspiring Woman Premiere Event & Panel Discussion
Clip: Special | 36m 10s | Watch a panel discussion with three women featured in "Inspiring Woman." (36m 10s)
Clip: Special | 2m 13s | Garry Marshall recounts his time in Korea. (2m 13s)
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Clip: Special | 2m 3s | Hugh Hefner describes his final resting place – right next to Marilyn Monroe. (2m 3s)
Dick Gregory and the Chicago Playboy Club
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Clip: Special | 7m 29s | The late Dick Gregory recalls when he was booked at the Chicago Playboy Club. (7m 29s)
Dick Gregory and Jack Paar's Couch
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Clip: Special | 3m 25s | Dick Gregory was the first Black comedian on “The Tonight Show with Jack Paar." (3m 25s)
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Clip: Special | 1m 59s | Jerry Lewis discusses what his father, an vaudeville entertainer, taught him. (1m 59s)
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Clip: Special | 1m 59s | Jerry Lewis discusses how his father influenced his career. (1m 59s)
Inspiring Woman | Your Stories: Ngun Moy Hum
Clip: Special | 30s | She was afraid of no man, and she roared wherever she went. (30s)
Inspiring Woman | Your Stories: Josephine Rubio Flores
Clip: Special | 30s | Because of [my grandmother's] constant encouragement, we have lived the American dream. (30s)
Learn how Rosanne Cash's grandmother inspired her
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Clip: Special | 1m 18s | Rosanne Cash shares how her grandmothers endurance and optimism inspires her to this day. (1m 18s)
The Inspiring Woman behind Lackawanna Blues' Nanny
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Clip: Special | 41s | Ruben Santiago-Hudson took a moment to share a story for #InspiringWomanPBS (41s)
American Masters Launches "Inspiring Woman"
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Preview: Special | 30s | Join us in celebrating the powerful, creative and innovative women in our lives. (30s)
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