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WATCH A PREVIEW Joe Papp in Five Acts
Next on American Masters, explore the life of Joe Papp, founder of Free Shakespeare in the Park, who believed great art is for all. -
American Masters films that are streaming right now
This month, we are releasing a selection of films for you to stream and enjoy. -
WATCH VIDEO The meaning of Aloha
Paul Strauch, Duke's former surf teammate, recounts a conversation he had with Duke about the power of the word "Aloha." -
How this Grammy nominee is redefining jazz
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WATCH VIDEO Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard
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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. -
How representation can empower you in the arts
Writer, singer and educator Aiden K. Feltkamp reflects on their journey as a trans nonbinary opera singer. -
WATCH VIDEO Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest
Listen to Marian Anderson sing "Crucifixion." -
Loving the unknown Alvin Ailey
Why Alvin Ailey’s fear of AIDS stigma inspires Juan Michael Porter II to fight for a world that is free of shame. -
5 ways "I Love Lucy" transformed television
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Rethinking disability representation on-screen
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Our Rita: How Rita Moreno's Puerto Rican roots changed American culture
By filmmaker Frances Negrón-Muntaner -
WATCH VIDEO Rapper Warren "Wawa" Snipe on hip-hop in the Deaf community
Snipe, one of the ASL interpreters in “Becoming Helen Keller,” wants to bridge the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities. -
LISTEN Atsuko Okatsuka Jokes Around
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LISTEN Jericho Brown Takes on Tradition
Jericho Brown breaks down the process behind writing his poem “The Tradition.” -
LISTEN Understanding the History and Mystery of Michael R. Jackson
Playwright, lyricist and composer Michael R. Jackson breaks down the emotional journey behind "Memory Song." -
A previously unpublished Ursula K. Le Guin poem and how her poetry captures "the voice of the soul"
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Renegades Pilot: Kitty O'Neil
Discover "the fastest woman in the world," deaf racecar driver and daredevil Kitty O'Neil. -
LISTEN Errol Morris Vs. Steve Bannon
Listen to Oscar-winning filmmaker Errol Morris reflect on his controversial film, "American Dharma." -
WATCH VIDEO The two people Buddy Guy admires most as a musician
On a trip to Germany, Buddy Guy met some of his musical heroes, including John Lee Hooker and Big Mama Thornton. -
Lights, Camera, Acción
Celebrate the incredible impact Latinos have made in Hollywood — past, present and future. -
William Dorsey Swann: The first "Queen of Drag"
Born into slavery, Swann was the first known person to identify as a “Queen of Drag.” -
WATCH A PREVIEW Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Coming up soon: the life and career of Brian Wilson, the legendary singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys. -
Hawaiian words and cultural concepts everyone should know
Learn the cultural significance behind Hawaiian words and concepts like "aloha," "ho'okipa" and "kuleana." -
How Native Hawaiian surfers used the ocean as sanctuary
Dr. Isaiah Walker explains the cultural importance of surfing. -
13 nearly forgotten Hollywood films that feature Duke Kahanamoku
Though Duke Kahanamoku was never able to escape typecasting or achieve Hollywood stardom, you can still spot him in these films. -
WATCH VIDEO How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii
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Why Arthur Miller matters
Writer Laurence Maslon highlights how Arthur Miller's body of work scrutinized the "moral compass of American society." -
A professional song selector shares 15 songs of Black women's empowerment and freedom
Sound selector Korie Enyard, who specializes in Black music of the diaspora, shared a playlist of empowering music that resonates with her. -
“I am not a dazzler”: How Marian Anderson’s fashion legacy recast the role of opera diva
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña explores how Anderson's sartorial choices "ultimately helped shape her persona as a distinguished trailblazer in the world of classical music." -
Bob Dylan's disappearing act
Writer Tom Casciato dissects Dylan's most recent installment of the Never Ending Tour and the artist's evolving persona. -
LISTEN Jo Firestone Proves Comedy Has No Age Limit
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A week in the life of an Ailey dancer
Khalia Campbell shares her day-to-day life as a dancer in the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. -
Jacques Pépin Makes Quiche Lorraine
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On the Frontlines of Maunakea
By Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio -
N. Scott Momaday's work asks the universal questions
Director Jeffrey Palmer reflects on the process behind "N. Scott Momaday: Words From a Bear" and Momaday's enduring impact on Native American and Indigenous Communities. -
LISTEN Don Hertzfeldt Animates Stick Figures Into Existential Masterpieces
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LISTEN How Kim Gordon Makes Music
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Helen Keller and Me - Why it was "her doomed love life that really made me identify"
A personal reflection by writer and poet Kathi Wolfe. -
Two Poems by Kathi Wolfe drawn from Helen Keller's legacy
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LISTEN Making Movies with M. Night Shyamalan
Listen to the filmmaker break down his independent approach to commercial filmmaking. -
WATCH VIDEO "The Left Hand of Darkness" and Gender Fluidity
Le Guin's 1969 novel "The Left Hand of Darkness" questioned binary concepts of gender.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha