Around the Nation

Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.

From [American Masters]: “Mel Brooks: Make a Noise”

“After 60 years in show business, Mel Brooks has earned more major awards than any other living entertainer; he is one of 14 EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winners. Yet, the comedy giant has energetically avoided a documentary profile being made, even issuing an informal gag order on his friends … until now.”

Watch Mel Brooks: Make a Noise on PBS. See more from American Masters.

From KERA’s Art&Seek, a profile of Desmond Blair, an artist who was born without hands:

From From OPB’s Art Beat, a profile of artist Jesse Sugarmann, who creates “slow motion accidents” with cars:

Watch TBA Festival: Jesse Sugarmann on PBS. See more from KOPB.

From WEDU’s Arts Plus, a profile of Hong Kong Willie and his Tampa Bay arts and artifacts business that transforms trash and found objects into art:

Watch 112: Hong Kong Willie on PBS. See more from WEDU Arts Plus.