American Masters

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.

Fri, Feb 20	10:30 P.M.	Sun Ra: Do The Impossible NHPBS (11.1) Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.
Sat, Feb 21	8:00 P.M.	Sun Ra: Do The Impossible NH World (11.3) Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.
Sun, Feb 22	12:00 A.M.	Sun Ra: Do The Impossible NH World (11.3) Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.
Tue, Feb 24	1:30 P.M.	Sun Ra: Do The Impossible NH Explore (11.2) Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.
Tue, Feb 24	3:00 P.M.	Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes NH Explore (11.2) Explore the extraordinary life and musical career of the legendary drummer, composer and social activist.
Wed, Feb 25	2:00 P.M.	Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll NH Explore (11.2) "When I first heard Tutti Frutti, my heart nearly burst with excitement.
Sat, Mar 7	8:00 P.M.	Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined NH World (11.3) Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined is a documentary film about the life and work of Julia Alvarez, one of America's most celebrated Latina writers.
Sun, Mar 8	12:00 A.M.	Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined NH World (11.3) Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined is a documentary film about the life and work of Julia Alvarez, one of America's most celebrated Latina writers.
Sat, Mar 14	8:00 P.M.	Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story NH World (11.3) After the tragic death of her mother, a young Liza Minnelli - in the midst of personal and professional challenges - seeks out mentors to help polish her boundless raw talent.
Sun, Mar 15	12:00 A.M.	Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story NH World (11.3) After the tragic death of her mother, a young Liza Minnelli - in the midst of personal and professional challenges - seeks out mentors to help polish her boundless raw talent.
Mon, Mar 16	10:00 P.M.	Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore NHPBS (11.1) Take an intimate look at the life and career of actress Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in American Sign Language.
Tue, Mar 17	11:00 A.M.	Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore NH Explore (11.2) Take an intimate look at the life and career of actress Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in American Sign Language.
Tue, Mar 17	3:30 P.M.	Marcella NH World (11.3) Discover how celebrated writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
Tue, Mar 17	9:00 P.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NHPBS (11.1) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Wed, Mar 18	1:00 A.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NHPBS (11.1) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Wed, Mar 18	3:00 A.M.	Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore NHPBS (11.1) Take an intimate look at the life and career of actress Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in American Sign Language.
Wed, Mar 18	1:00 P.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NH Explore (11.2) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Thu, Mar 19	3:00 A.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NH Explore (11.2) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Thu, Mar 19	3:00 A.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NHPBS (11.1) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Thu, Mar 19	3:00 P.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NHPBS (11.1) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Thu, Mar 19	3:00 P.M.	Roberta NH World (11.3) Discover music icon Roberta Flack's rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.
Sat, Mar 21	8:00 P.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NH Explore (11.2) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Sat, Mar 21	8:00 P.M.	Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore NH World (11.3) Take an intimate look at the life and career of actress Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in American Sign Language.
Sun, Mar 22	12:00 A.M.	Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore NH World (11.3) Take an intimate look at the life and career of actress Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in American Sign Language.
Sun, Mar 22	12:00 A.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NH Explore (11.2) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Sun, Mar 22	11:00 A.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NH Explore (11.2) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Mon, Mar 23	3:00 A.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NHPBS (11.1) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Tue, Mar 24	12:00 P.M.	Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story NH Explore (11.2) After the tragic death of her mother, a young Liza Minnelli - in the midst of personal and professional challenges - seeks out mentors to help polish her boundless raw talent.
Tue, Mar 24	2:00 P.M.	Roberta NH Explore (11.2) Discover music icon Roberta Flack's rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.
Wed, Mar 25	3:00 A.M.	Roberta NH Explore (11.2) Discover music icon Roberta Flack's rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.
Fri, Mar 27	8:00 P.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NH World (11.3) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Sat, Mar 28	1:00 A.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NH World (11.3) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Sat, Mar 28	9:00 A.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NH World (11.3) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Sat, Mar 28	3:00 P.M.	Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House NH World (11.3) Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Sat, Mar 28	8:00 P.M.	Janis Ian: Breaking Silence NH World (11.3) Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate.
Sun, Mar 29	12:00 A.M.	Janis Ian: Breaking Silence NH World (11.3) Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate.
Sun, Mar 29	10:00 P.M.	Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny NH World (11.3) Hannah Arendt's story, like so many, is the story of America, and the promise of American democracy.
Mon, Mar 30	2:00 A.M.	Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny NH World (11.3) Hannah Arendt's story, like so many, is the story of America, and the promise of American democracy.
Mon, Mar 30	10:00 A.M.	Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny NH World (11.3) Hannah Arendt's story, like so many, is the story of America, and the promise of American democracy.