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Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind ‘Little Women’

The author of Little Women is an almost universally recognized name, whose reputation as a morally upstanding New England spinster masked a literary double life.

Nov 4th, 2009 | 0 comments | 46 Views
(2 votes)
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Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound [Watch the FULL EPISODE]

American Masters explores fifty years of folk legend and human rights activist Joan Baez.

Sep 24th, 2009 | 76 comments | 2,076 Views
(100 votes)
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Dalton Trumbo: Introduction to 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 | 63 comments | 15,747 Views
(38 votes)
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Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes

American Masters trails this yarn-smith and his crew of actors and musicians as they spin stories and song into American gold.

Jun 9th, 2009 | 60 comments | 26,702 Views
(63 votes)
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Neil Young: Don’t Be Denied

Told in Young’s own words, the film weaves hours of exclusive interviews with previously unseen performance footage from the star's own extensive collection.

May 28th, 2009 | 190 comments | 66,222 Views
(108 votes)
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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 | 27 comments | 23,122 Views
(29 votes)
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Philip Glass: GLASS: A Portrait of Philip Glass in Twelve Parts

Allowed unprecedented access to Philip Glass' working process, filmmaker Scott Hicks gives us a singular revelation into the life of the composer.

Mar 4th, 2009 | 37 comments | 23,394 Views
(58 votes)
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The Brothers Warner: About the Film

Narrated by Harry Warner's granddaughter Cass, "The Brothers Warner" is a portrait of the film pioneers who founded and ran the WB studio for over 50 years.

Sep 9th, 2008 | 10 comments | 8,574 Views
(36 votes)
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Warner Bros: You Must Remember This

In April 1923, four brothers from Youngstown, Ohio officially incorporated their new motion picture company, which would grow into the media empire Warner Bros.

Sep 9th, 2008 | 77 comments | 27,100 Views
(50 votes)
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