American Masters 31
2017-01-03 | Documentary | 10 episodes38 Seasons
Episode
By Sidney Lumet (2017)
In a 2008 interview, director Sidney Lumet talks about his life and career, which included 44 films in 50 years.
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (2017)
The life of author and activist Maya Angelou, with comments from Oprah Winfrey, Common, Bill and Hillary Clinton and others.
Patsy Cline (2017)
A profile of influential country singer Patsy Cline (1932-63), featuring archival performances of such songs as "Walkin' After Midnight," "I Fall to Pieces" and "Crazy"; and remarks from artists who knew her and others influenced by her.
James Beard: America’s First Foodie (2017)
Experience a century of food through the life of one man, James Beard (1903-1985). Dubbed the “Dean of American Cookery” by The New York Times, Beard was a Portland, Ore., native who loved and celebrated the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. He spoke of the importance of localism and sustainability long before those terms had entered the vernacular.
Jacques Pépin: The Art of Craft (2017)
Discover the story of Chef Jacques Pépin (b. December 18, 1935), a young immigrant with movie-star looks, a charming Gallic accent, and a mastery of cooking and teaching so breathtaking he became an early food icon—joining James Beard and Julia Child among the handful of Americans who transformed the way the country views the food world.