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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night - About the Documentary

Emmy-winning filmmaker Peter Jones’s new documentary features 45 original interviews, including Letterman, Leno, Conan, Cavett, DeGeneres, Fallon and Seinfeld.

Apr 9th, 2012 | 77 comments

Woody Allen: A Documentary - About the Film

Robert Weide’s two-part documentary features unprecedented access to reveal the notoriously private film legend’s life and creative process.

Jul 21st, 2011 | 95 comments

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - About the Film

American Masters opens its 25th season with Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides giving viewers an unexpected window into the life of the actor whose easy going style has endeared him to audiences for almost 40 years.

Dec 6th, 2010 | 50 comments

A Letter to Elia - Film Synopsis

Martin Scorsese, one of Elia Kazan's staunchest supporters, directs a personal and poignant meditation on the nature of art and influence; on seeing art at a certain moment in one’s life and being impelled to create your own.

Sep 27th, 2010 | 6 comments

Lena Horne - About the Performer

Elegant and wise, she personifies both the glamour of Hollywood and the reality of a lifetime spent battling racial and social injustice.

May 14th, 2010 | 46 comments

Don Hewitt - IN MEMORIAM 1922-2009

CBS News forever changed the face of broadcast journalism with the premiere of 60 MINUTES, and the man behind it was creator Don Hewitt.

Aug 19th, 2009 | 4 comments

Les Paul - Chasing Sound

In 1941 a 26-year-old Les Paul fashioned a solid body guitar he dubbed "The Log." It was the foundation of what is still the gold-standard of electric guitars.

Aug 13th, 2009 | 95 comments

Dalton Trumbo - TRUMBO

TRUMBO is adapted from his son Christopher’s 2003 play and based on the letters Dalton Trumbo wrote during the 'Red Scare' in mid-20th century.

Aug 11th, 2009 | 68 comments

Hollywood Chinese - Introduction

From the sexed-up Suzie Wong to the kung fu fighting Bruce Lee, American Masters tackles issues of race and representation in "Hollywood Chinese."

Mar 20th, 2009 | 31 comments
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