American Masters 23
2009-02-18 | Documentary | 8 episodes38 Seasons
Episode
Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About (2009)
The work of the American dance pioneer and choreographer who brought ballet techniques to the Broadway stage.
Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts (2009)
Scott Hicks' acclaimed 2007 film on a year in the life of the modern experimental composer.
Hollywood Chinese (2009)
From the first Chinese-American film produced in 1916, to Ang Lee's triumphant Brokeback Mountain nine decades later, this films brings together a group of actors, writers, directors -- and iconic film images -- to examine Chinese contributions to an industry that was often ignorant and dismissive about race. Such artists as Wayne Wang, Joan Chen, David Henry Hwang, Nancy Kwan and Amy Tan share their experiences of being "the other." These stories and film clips from more than 90 films -- some dating back to the 1890s -- weave a rich tapestry and complex history.
Neil Young: Don't Be Denied (2009)
The work of the legendary rock musician and his artistic and intellectual transitions over the decades.
Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes (2009)
A retrospective on the famed radio personality and author centering on A Prairie Home Companion.
