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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...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Rita Moreno

An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Woody Allen

Biographical portrait of one of Broadway's most brilliant songwriters. Told through the use of archival material and interviews with the rich and...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Bobby Short

Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Janis Joplin

In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Marlee Matlin

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

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Carl Lumbly

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

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Toni Morrison

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

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Bob Hope

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

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Maya Angelou

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

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Arthur Miller

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

Genre: Documentary

Cast: 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...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Sanford Meisner

Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life,...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Robert Battle

The Disappearance of Miss Scott chronicles Hazel Scott’s meteoric rise as a jazz talent and major Hollywood star before being blacklisted...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Hazel Scott

For more than 30 years, Lucille Ball was one of the most recognized and loved entertainers in the world. Known to all simply as Lucy, she portrayed a...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Edie Adams

On March 11, 1959, Lorraine Hansberry’s 'A Raisin in the Sun' opened on Broadway and changed the face of American theater forever. As the...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Joni Mitchell's career as a singer-songwriter and painter is extensively profiled in this in-depth documentary, which originally aired as part of the...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Joni Mitchell

Governor Jerry Brown has had a storied political life, and Marina Zenovich’s tremendous portrait of him captures the highs and lows, augmented...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Jerry Brown

The life and legacy of Helen Keller, including how she used her celebrity to advocate for human rights and social justice for women, the poor and...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Helen Keller

Ric Burns unearths rarely seen footage and offers keen observations on the life and artistic influence of Andy Warhol. [Made for and aired on PBS's...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Andy Warhol