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Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll - About the documentary
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
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FULL EPISODE Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art. -
LISTEN Yahya Abdul-Mateen II searches for truth through acting
The Yale School of Drama graduate gives a masterclass on his acting process and his pursuit of “absolute truth.” -
Where to start with Nam June Paik
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Senghor Reid: Make Way For Tomorrow
Visual artist Senghor Reid draws inspiration for his paintings from current events and from his hometown of Detroit. -
Alejandro Jimenez's poetry exists beyond borders
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Walshy Fire: Pull Up
Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats. -
Little Richard biography and career timeline
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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. -
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. -
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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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. -
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 Dr. Fauci on retiring
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WATCH VIDEO Dick Cavett’s early days of standup comedy
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Eight masters who were ahead of their time
How were the works of these American figures rediscovered over time? -
WATCH VIDEO Dr. Fauci visits D.C. to battle vaccine hesistancy
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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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Global Groove: An experimental broadcast by Nam June Paik
Experience Nam June Paik's smorgasbord of experimental visual expressions. -
American Masters films that are streaming right now
This month, we are releasing a selection of films for you to stream and enjoy. -
What Roberta Flack’s music means to her LGBTQIA+ audiences
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Ethan Lim: Cambodian Futures
Ethan Lim's "culinary futurism" imagines how Cambodian cuisine might have evolved had the civil war not paused its growth. -
Black women have deep roots in country music
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WATCH VIDEO The king and queen of rock ‘n’ roll—and Sunset Boulevard
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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. -
What it was like directing an experimental transcontinental broadcast at our station
Bob Morris shares stories from his time working with video artist Nam June Paik on "Good Morning, Mr. Orwell" in 1984 for public television. -
WATCH VIDEO Nam June Paik’s communication problem
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Nam June Paik biography and career timeline
Explore the life of the "father of video art." -
Ojibwe myths in the art of Jonathan Thunder
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Amanda Kim unpacks her film about "the father of video art," Nam June Paik
The director shares her journey to discovering Nam June Paik as an artist in this Q&A. -
The Buddha on TV: Nam June Paik's fraught relationship to Buddhism
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WATCH VIDEO Nam June Paik’s early art
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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." -
LISTEN Kelly Reichardt Breaks Down Her Filmmaking Process Behind "Showing Up"
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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. -
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. -
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. -
LISTEN Ruth E. Carter Designs Costumes to Stand the Test of Time
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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. -
WATCH VIDEO Dr. Fauci’s security
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9 masterworks that almost never happened
From literature to music, these iconic American masterworks were almost never made.