American Masters 22
2008-02-27 | Documentary | 9 episodes38 Seasons
Episode
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song (2008)
The folk music of a world-famous performer as interested in social change as in the history of American roots music.
Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun (2008)
A recounting of the versatile and controversial work of one of the most flamboyant African-American writers from the first half of the 20th century.
Marvin Gaye: What's Going On (2008)
An in-depth profile of the talented but troubled star who brought more contemporary issues to soul music.
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-1935) (2008)
Clint Eastwood narrates the history of Warner Bros., which opens with "You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-35)," about the studio's first years, when its biggest star was Rin Tin Tin. Also remembered is its move into gritty fare, featuring James Cagney, Edward G. Robinson and Barbara Stanwyck, and its musicals. Included: "The Jazz Singer," "Public Enemy," "42nd Street," "Baby Face" and "Little Caesar"; interviews with Busby Berkeley, Alfred Hitchcock, Robinson and William Wellman.
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-1950) (2008)
"Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-50)" focuses on how Warner Bros. responded to the Great Depression and World War II, when such stars as Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis and Errol Flynn graced its pictures. Also: the post-war film noirs are explored. Included: "Casablanca," "Now, Voyager," "The Adventures of Robin Hood," "Kings Row" and "White Heat"; interviews with James Cagney, Howard Hawks, Ronald Reagan and Alexis Smith. Clint Eastwood narrates.
