On August 6th, 2001, musician Herbie Hancock sat down with Michael Kantor, director of American Masters — Quincy Jones: In The Pocket (2001) and current executive producer for American Masters, to discuss the legendary producer's career and influence in the music industry. Chapters: 00:00 - ...
On June 28th, 2000, novelist Gloria Naylor spoke about the illusion of the American dream and the role it plays in Nella Larsen's "Passing," about two Black women who pass as white, one of whom lives as a white woman. She discussed the motivations behind ...
On February 21, 2006, Gloria Steinem spoke about Marilyn Monroe's lasting legacy, what she represented to women and men, and how the advent of the women's movement could have provided her the support she desperately needed. "What the women's movement has done is to allow ...
On March 7, 2000, Laura Linney discussed her time at the prestigious and notorious Juilliard and how it helped shape her as an actor. "I was just lucky that Juilliard accepted me because it was the right program for me. It's not right for everyone, ...
Looking for some inspiration in your day? Here are quotes from six authors to remind you of hope and perseverance in trying times. Inspiring quotes from Louisa May Alcott “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” ― ...
This short film is an extended look at some of the themes explored in American Masters – Becoming Helen Keller, and aims to provide an updated representation of modern DeafBlind role models today. Elsa Sjunneson is a DeafBlind professor and media critic, skilled fencer and ...
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As a successful actor, athlete, singer and activist, Paul Robeson's impact on American culture is profound. At the height of his popularity, he was a cultural leader in the war against fascism abroad and racism at home. Though Robeson was respected by peers like Eleanor ...
This short film is an extended look at some of the themes explored in American Masters - Becoming Helen Keller, and aims to provide an updated representation of modern DeafBlind role models today. Elsa Sjunneson is a DeafBlind professor and media critic, skilled fencer and ...
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This short film is an extended look at some of the themes explored in American Masters - Becoming Helen Keller, and hopes to provide an updated representation of modern DeafBlind role models today. Elsa Sjunneson is a DeafBlind professor and media critic, skilled fencer and ...
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American Masters Multimedia Producer Cristiana Lombardo looks at how a fascination for the thin line between reality and fiction drew Andy Warhol and author Truman Capote together. In the mid 1960s, Andy Warhol dramatically declared his retirement from painting to pursue other art forms. In ...
