
By Sidney Lumet - Trailer
Preview: 1/3/2017 | 2mVideo has Closed Captions
Explore the socially conscious work of the director of “12 Angry Men” and “Network."
Journey through the life’s work of the socially conscious director of “Serpico,” “12 Angry Men” and “Network” in a never-before-seen interview. With candor, humor and grace, Sidney Lumet reveals what matters to him as an artist and as a human being..
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

By Sidney Lumet - Trailer
Preview: 1/3/2017 | 2mVideo has Closed Captions
Journey through the life’s work of the socially conscious director of “Serpico,” “12 Angry Men” and “Network” in a never-before-seen interview. With candor, humor and grace, Sidney Lumet reveals what matters to him as an artist and as a human being..
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How do today’s masters create their art? Each episode an artist reveals how they brought their creative work to life. Hear from artists across disciplines, like actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, singer-songwriter Jewel, author Min Jin Lee, and more on our podcast "American Masters: Creative Spark."Providing Support for PBS.org
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Clip: 1/3/2017 | 3m 19s | Sidney Lumet describes his work on "Tragedy in a Temporary Town" (3m 19s)
Lumet's Motivation for Making "12 Angry Men"
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Clip: 1/3/2017 | 59s | Sidney Lumet describes his motivations for making the movie "12 Angry Men" (59s)
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Clip: 1/3/2017 | 3m 36s | Sidney Lumet discusses his work on the film "Network" (3m 36s)
Sidney Lumet on "Dog Day Afternoon"
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Clip: 1/3/2017 | 1m 3s | Sidney Lumet describes the characters and the narrative drive behind "Dog Day Afternoon." (1m 3s)
Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Katharine Hepburn
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Clip: 1/3/2017 | 2m 36s | Sidney Lumet speaks about his work with Katharine Hepburn. (2m 36s)
Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Walter Cronkite
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Clip: 1/3/2017 | 2m 48s | Sidney Lumet speaks about his work adapting the radio show "You Are There" for television. (2m 48s)
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