American Masters 24
2010-01-11 | Documentary | 8 episodes38 Seasons
Episode
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over (2010)
Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
I.M. Pei: Building China Modern (2010)
The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
The Doors: When You're Strange (2010)
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself (2010)
Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
Cachao: Uno Más (2010)
A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
