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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. -
WATCH A PREVIEW Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art. -
LISTEN Kelly Reichardt Breaks Down Her Filmmaking Process Behind "Showing Up"
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Creating space for Black cinema
Archivist and curator Maya Cade feels a deep kinship with the artists and histories displayed in Black Film Archive. -
Sydney G. James: How We See Us
Artist Sydney G. James’ bold brush strokes address racial injustice in her native Detroit. -
Alejandro Jimenez: The Ground I Stand On
See how the poet's life experience as a U.S. immigrant farm worker shaped his unique vision of the power of poetry. -
The artist behind Dr. Fauci's national portrait
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LISTEN Jennifer Egan Writes to Experience a Life Outside Her Own
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author details her writing process. -
Black women have deep roots in country music
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Fauci in Photos: 10 Photos exploring the many facets of Dr. Anthony Fauci
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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. -
WATCH VIDEO Preparing for a final opera performance
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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 The history of Black artists in country music
Black musicians have always had a place in the history of country music. -
LISTEN Jason Kim Goes Inside the World of K-pop
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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 Dr. Fauci on retiring
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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." -
Walshy Fire: Pull Up
Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats. -
Adolphus Hailstork hopes for change and inclusion in opera and classical music
The composer discusses working with J'Nai Bridges on "A Knee on the Neck." -
Ojibwe myths in the art of Jonathan Thunder
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Jonathan Thunder: Good Mythology
Ojibwe artist Jonathan Thunder explores the mythic inspirations of his surrealist work. -
Lily Gladstone: Far Out There
Native American actress Lily Gladstone reflects on her origins and acting in Hollywood. -
This Detroit muralist paints "loud and large" love letters to her city
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LISTEN Al Nelson’s Sound Design Journey From “Jurassic Park” To “Top Gun: Maverick”
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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. -
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. -
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. -
LISTEN Ruth E. Carter Designs Costumes to Stand the Test of Time
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WATCH VIDEO Dr. Fauci’s security
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WATCH VIDEO Dr. Fauci visits D.C. to battle vaccine hesistancy
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WATCH VIDEO The nomadic life of an opera singer
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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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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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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?