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, May 18 | 11:00 P.M. |
HOPPER: An American Love Story
NH World (11.3)
Hopper's work is the most recognizable art in America - popular, praised, and mysterious. |
Mon, May 19 | 3:00 A.M. |
HOPPER: An American Love Story
NH World (11.3)
Hopper's work is the most recognizable art in America - popular, praised, and mysterious. |
Mon, May 19 | 11:00 A.M. |
HOPPER: An American Love Story
NH World (11.3)
Hopper's work is the most recognizable art in America - popular, praised, and mysterious. |
Wed, May 28 | 1:00 P.M. |
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
NH Explore (11.2)
Explore the life of the groundbreaking author of "The Joy Luck Club" in this intimate portrait. |
Mon, Jun 9 | 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. |
Tue, Jun 10 | 3:00 A.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. |
Tue, Jun 10 | 12:00 P.M. |
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
NH Explore (11.2)
Explore the life and career of Brian Wilson, singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys, as he and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine drive around Los Angeles. |
Wed, Jun 11 | 3:00 P.M. |
Keith Haring: Street Art Boy
NH World (11.3)
Explore the definitive story of international art sensation Keith Haring who blazed a trail through the art scene of '80s New York and revolutionized the worlds of pop culture and fine art. |
Fri, Jun 13 | 7:00 P.M. |
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
NH World (11.3)
This program is an in-depth portrait of James Baldwin, one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century. |
Sat, Jun 14 | 12:00 A.M. |
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
NH World (11.3)
This program is an in-depth portrait of James Baldwin, one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century. |
Sat, Jun 14 | 8:00 A.M. |
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
NH World (11.3)
This program is an in-depth portrait of James Baldwin, one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century. |
Sat, Jun 14 | 2:00 P.M. |
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
NH World (11.3)
This program is an in-depth portrait of James Baldwin, one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century. |
Fri, Jun 20 | 9:00 P.M. |
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
NHPBS (11.1)
Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. |
Sat, Jun 21 | 1:00 A.M. |
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
NHPBS (11.1)
Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. |
Mon, Jun 23 | 12:00 P.M. |
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
NH Explore (11.2)
Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. |
Mon, Jun 23 | 2:00 P.M. |
Roberta
NH Explore (11.2)
Discover music icon Roberta Flack's rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism. |
Tue, Jun 24 | 3:00 A.M. |
Roberta
NH Explore (11.2)
Discover music icon Roberta Flack's rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism. |
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