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american masters

Explore the lives and trailblazing careers of iconic African American entertainers Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier, who changed American culture through their films, fashion, music and politics.

Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3307

About 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.


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Tue, Oct 14 9:00 P.M. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Oct 15 1:00 A.M. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 16 3:00 A.M. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 16 3:00 P.M. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Oct 17 8:00 P.M. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Oct 18 1:00 A.M. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Oct 18 9:00 A.M. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Oct 18 3:00 P.M. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Oct 28 2:00 P.M. The Disappearance of Miss Scott     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Oct 28 3:30 P.M. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Nov 18 12:00 P.M. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Nov 18 2:00 P.M. Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Nov 19 3:00 A.M. Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Nov 21 9:00 P.M. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Nov 22 1:00 A.M. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore     NH Explore (11.2)


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