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In The Making - J'Nai Bridges and Rissi Palmer
Follow two performers as they break down barriers in opera and country music.
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FULL EPISODE American Masters: Dr. Tony Fauci
Watch the scientist, family man and public servant as he battles the COVID-19 pandemic. -
American Masters films that are streaming right now
This month, we are releasing a selection of films for you to stream and enjoy. -
Fauci in Photos: 10 Photos exploring the many facets of Dr. Anthony Fauci
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Sydney G. James: How We See Us
Artist Sydney G. James’ bold brush strokes address racial injustice in her native Detroit. -
Black women have deep roots in country music
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Rissi Palmer picks these 3 songs from her past, present and future
Find out about the songs that inspire Rissi Palmer. -
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
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The untold story of women and Indigenous communities in the AIDS crisis
Among the women who were AIDS activists, Sharon M. Day helped to create the Indigenous Peoples Task Force (IPTF) in response to the lack of resources and attention provided to Indigenous communities. -
WATCH VIDEO The history of Black artists in country music
Black musicians have always had a place in the history of country music. -
WATCH VIDEO How Dr. Fauci handled the AIDS crisis
Dr. Fauci was a leading figure in the national response to the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. -
WATCH VIDEO Preparing for a final opera performance
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LISTEN Jason Kim Goes Inside the World of K-pop
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WATCH VIDEO Dr. Fauci on retiring
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What Roberta Flack’s music means to her LGBTQIA+ audiences
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Anthony Fauci biography and career timeline
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LISTEN John David Washington Explores his Past for his Broadway Debut
Actor John David Washington opens up about his acting process for "The Piano Lesson." -
WATCH VIDEO Dick Cavett’s early days of standup comedy
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WATCH VIDEO How Buffy Sainte-Marie won an Oscar for "Up Where We Belong"
The song "took on a life of its own." -
WATCH VIDEO Meet Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind fencer, hiker, published author
This short film is an extended look at some of the themes explored in American Masters - Becoming Helen Keller. -
5 facts about horror icon Lon Chaney, Sr.
Discover how the actor pushed the limitations of his body with prosthetics. -
Six musicians who influenced Elvis Presley
Featuring Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Little Richard and more. -
Dick Cavett writes about his friendship with Groucho Marx
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Jonathan Thunder: Good Mythology
Ojibwe artist Jonathan Thunder explores the mythic inspirations of his surrealist work. -
LISTEN Jennifer Egan Writes to Experience a Life Outside Her Own
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author details her writing process. -
Lily Gladstone: Far Out There
Native American actress Lily Gladstone reflects on her origins and acting in Hollywood. -
J'Nai Bridges on the past, present and future of music
The opera singer shares the songs that represent the past, present and future potential of music to her. -
How Dr. Fauci guided me as a physician on the frontlines of the pandemic
Physician Dr. Eric Burnett describes the impact of Dr. Anthony Fauci while on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. -
LISTEN Al Nelson’s Sound Design Journey From “Jurassic Park” To “Top Gun: Maverick”
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Quincy Jones taught me: "Be ready for the call"
Michael Kantor, executive producer of "American Masters" and director of "Quincy Jones: In The Pocket," reflects on his friendship with Quincy Jones on the music mogul's 90th birthday. -
WATCH VIDEO Dr. Fauci’s security
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The artist behind Dr. Fauci's national portrait
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LISTEN Ruth E. Carter Designs Costumes to Stand the Test of Time
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WATCH VIDEO Dr. Fauci visits D.C. to battle vaccine hesistancy
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Groucho Marx jokes can show us how comedy has evolved
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How The Marx Brothers got famous in Hollywood
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WATCH VIDEO The origin of Roberta Flack’s hit “Killing Me Softly With His Song”
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LISTEN John Waters on the Fine Art of Bad Taste
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Why does the American dream persist?
How the American dream is depicted in the novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gish Gen, Saul Bellow and others. -
When Cab Calloway was Betty Boop's co-star
Calloway's appearances in "Minnie the Moocher" and "The Old Man of the Mountain" helped promote his music. -
Buffy Sainte-Marie’s unique activism changed perceptions of Indigenous people
How the musician's activism championed Indigenous rights. -
Martin Scorsese on the films of John Ford
The prolific director explains how John Ford's films influenced his career. -
9 masterworks that almost never happened
From literature to music, these iconic American masterworks were almost never made. -
Eight masters who were ahead of their time
How were the works of these American figures rediscovered over time? -
"The Carol Burnett Show" revealed the joyous side of Hollywood