American Masters: Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

S33 Ep9 | 53m 25s

American Masters: Learn About Ursula K. Le Guin's Predecessor to Harry Potter

Learn About Ursula K. Le Guin's Predecessor to Harry Potter

Clip: S33 Ep9 | 2m 45s

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Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Preview

Preview: S33 Ep9 | 2m 17s

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Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

Explore the legacy of the feminist author who transformed U.S. literature with her science

S33 Ep9 | 53m 25s

Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

S33 Ep9 | 53m 25s

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American Masters

Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life

Explore four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally's work in theater.

S33 Ep8 | 1h 22m 18s

Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life

S33 Ep8 | 1h 22m 18s

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American Masters

Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices

Trace the journey of one of America’s greatest choral music conductors.

S33 Ep7 | 53m 11s

Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices

S33 Ep7 | 53m 11s

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American Masters

Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable

Discover the life and work of Garry Winogrand.

S33 Ep6 | 1h 23m 11s

Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable

S33 Ep6 | 1h 23m 11s

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American Masters

Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People

Discover the man behind the award.

S33 Ep5 | 1h 24m 17s

Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People

S33 Ep5 | 1h 24m 17s

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American Masters

Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives

Experience the power of song in the struggle for equality through feminist Holly Near.

S33 Ep4 | 53m 51s

Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives

S33 Ep4 | 53m 51s

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American Masters

Charley Pride: I’m Just Me

Follow the country music superstar’s journey from segregated Mississippi to Nashville.

S33 Ep3 | 53m 11s

Charley Pride: I’m Just Me

S33 Ep3 | 53m 11s

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American Masters

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me

The first major film documentary of the life and art of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.

S33 Ep2 | 1h 39m 32s

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me

S33 Ep2 | 1h 39m 32s

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American Masters

Decoding Watson

Scientist James Watson, the man behind the Double Helix, confronts his complex legacy.

S33 Ep1 | 1h 23m 26s

Decoding Watson

S33 Ep1 | 1h 23m 26s

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Artists Flight

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Chef's Flight

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Extras

Video thumbnail: American Masters In Memoriam: Harold Prince

American Masters

In Memoriam: Harold Prince

Hal Prince talks about the intense collaborative nature of the musical form.

Clip: S33 | 55s

In Memoriam: Harold Prince

Clip: S33 | 55s

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American Masters

Learn About Ursula K. Le Guin's Predecessor to Harry Potter

Explore the magical world Ursula K. Le Guin created in fantasy novel A Wizard of Earthsea.

Clip: S33 Ep9 | 2m 45s

Learn About Ursula K. Le Guin's Predecessor to Harry Potter

Clip: S33 Ep9 | 2m 45s

Video thumbnail: American Masters Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Preview

American Masters

Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Preview

Explore the legacy of the feminist author who transformed U.S. literature with her science

Preview: S33 Ep9 | 2m 17s

Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Preview

Preview: S33 Ep9 | 2m 17s

Video thumbnail: American Masters Ursula K. Le Guin's Passionate Acceptance Speech

American Masters

Ursula K. Le Guin's Passionate Acceptance Speech

Watch the acceptance speech that shook the literary world.

Clip: S33 Ep9 | 1m 58s

Ursula K. Le Guin's Passionate Acceptance Speech

Clip: S33 Ep9 | 1m 58s

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American Masters

Rita Moreno on Terrence McNally, plus Steinbeck's advice

How Rita Moreno and John Steinbeck are connected to Terrence McNally.

Clip: S33 Ep8 | 1m 34s

Rita Moreno on Terrence McNally, plus Steinbeck's advice

Clip: S33 Ep8 | 1m 34s

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American Masters

Edie Falco on "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune."

Edie Falco opens up about her experience in "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune."

Clip: S33 Ep8 | 1m 58s

Edie Falco on "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune."

Clip: S33 Ep8 | 1m 58s

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American Masters

Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life Preview

The documentary that traces Terrance McNally’s personal and professional successes.

Preview: S33 Ep8 | 2m 20s

Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life Preview

Preview: S33 Ep8 | 2m 20s

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American Masters

Choral Music Conductor Robert Shaw Was Self-Taught

Despite a lack of formal training, Shaw inspired generations of musicians.

Clip: S33 Ep7 | 1m 59s

Choral Music Conductor Robert Shaw Was Self-Taught

Clip: S33 Ep7 | 1m 59s

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American Masters

Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices

Follow the journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors, Robert Shaw.

Preview: S33 Ep7 | 2m 43s

Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices

Preview: S33 Ep7 | 2m 43s

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American Masters

Robert Shaw Was an Early Champion of Civil Rights

The story behind the Integrated Robert Shaw Chorale.

Clip: S33 Ep7 | 2m 7s

Robert Shaw Was an Early Champion of Civil Rights

Clip: S33 Ep7 | 2m 7s

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American Masters

The Exhibition that Changed Modern Photography

The exhibition that established Garry Winogrand as an influential figure in photography.

Clip: S33 Ep6 | 1m 57s

The Exhibition that Changed Modern Photography

Clip: S33 Ep6 | 1m 57s

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American Masters

Garry Winogrand's "Public Relations" Project

Why "Public Relations" is considered to be at the cusp of postmodernism.

Clip: S33 Ep6 | 1m 33s

Garry Winogrand's "Public Relations" Project

Clip: S33 Ep6 | 1m 33s

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