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.

Sun, Aug 17 2:00 P.M. Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story     NHPBS (11.1)

Thu, Sep 18 3:00 P.M. Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It     NHPBS (11.1)

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners.

Fri, Sep 19 9:00 P.M. A Song for Cesar     NH Explore (11.2)

This is a documentary film that explores the life and work of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights activist and labor leader who used music as a tool to unite and inspire workers during the United Farm Workers' struggle for better labor conditions.

Sat, Sep 20 1:00 A.M. A Song for Cesar     NH Explore (11.2)

This is a documentary film that explores the life and work of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights activist and labor leader who used music as a tool to unite and inspire workers during the United Farm Workers' struggle for better labor conditions.

Mon, Sep 22 7:00 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.

Tue, Sep 23 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.

Tue, Sep 23 8:00 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.

Wed, Sep 24 1:00 P.M. A Song for Cesar     NH Explore (11.2)

This is a documentary film that explores the life and work of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights activist and labor leader who used music as a tool to unite and inspire workers during the United Farm Workers' struggle for better labor conditions.

Wed, Sep 24 2:30 P.M. Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners.

Thu, Sep 25 3:00 A.M. Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners.

Fri, Sep 26 8:00 P.M. Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It     NH World (11.3)

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners.

Fri, Sep 26 9:00 P.M. Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners.

Sat, Sep 27 1:00 A.M. Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners.

Sat, Sep 27 1:00 A.M. Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It     NH World (11.3)

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners.

Sat, Sep 27 9:00 A.M. Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It     NH World (11.3)

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners.

Sat, Sep 27 3:00 P.M. Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It     NH World (11.3)

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners.


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Impossible Town | Impossible Town
American Masters | Marcella [ASL]
Wisdom Keepers: Healing a Divided People | Joan Chittister - Seeking the Spiritual Life
Concord's Secret History | Concord's Secret History
Doc World | Call Me Dancer
POV | Break the Game
Walking with Dinosaurs | The Orphan
Grantchester | Episode 1
Patience | Paper Mountain Girl (Part 1)
From Fear to Hope: The HIV and AIDS Journey | From Fear to Hope: The HIV and AIDS Journey
Dementia and Living Well | Dementia and Living Well
Grown Up Dad | Screentime Dilemma
Passage | Passage
Blue - The Life and Art of George Rodrigue | Blue - The Life and Art of George Rodrigue
The Underground Railroad: The Paths & Places of Refuge | The Underground Railroad: The Paths & Places of Refuge
Great Performances | Kiss Me, Kate
Cooking With Legends: Lidia Bastianich & Jacques Pépin | Cooking With Legends: Lidia Bastianich & Jacques Pépin
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens | Niwel Tsumbu
Bugs That Rule the World | Beetlemania
Antiques Roadshow | Junk in the Trunk 14
City of Songs | Austin: A City of Songs
NOVA | Ultimate Crash Test: Impact
Timeless Patriotism: Guam and World War II | Timeless Patriotism: Guam and World War II
Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II | Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II
Independent Lens | And So It Begins
Miss Austen | Episode 3
Cinema Nomad | Cuba
Austin City Limits | Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Honors Garth Brooks
Defying Death on the Atlantic | Defying Death on the Atlantic
Books by the River | Joseph McGill Jr. & Herb Frazier