American Masters

- Season 32

(2017)

Film legend Sidney Lumet (1924-2011) tells his own story in a never-before-seen interview shot in 2008. With candor, humor and grace, Lumet reveals what matters to him as an artist and as a human being.

Singer, dancer, activist and writer Maya Angelou inspired generations with boundary-pushing African-American writings. Trace her incredible journey as she unwraps untold aspects of her life with rare footage, photographs and her own words.

Pasty Cline defined modern country music by using her singular talent and heart-wrenching emotional depth to break down barriers of gender, class and genre. In her life she set a standard of authenticity towards which artists still strive.

Today's American food movement can be traced back to one man: cookbook author, journalist, television celebrity and teacher James Beard.

Discover the story of chef Jacques Pépin, a young immigrant with movie-star looks, a charming Gallic accent, and a mastery of cooking and teaching so breathtaking he became an American food icon.

This episode page reflects the reshowing of the original title Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016) as part of the American Masters Series

The multi-faceted career of pioneering Chinese-American artist Tyrus Wong who overcame prejudice and racism to inspire other Asian-Americans and innovate the craft of movie storyboarding.

The life of noted American author and poet Edgar Allan Poe is examined in this PBS documentary.

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A look at the life and career of Bob Hope.