WATCH THE LATEST EPISODES:
Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning
WATCH THE LATEST EPISODES:
Tanaquil Le Clercq: Afternoon of a Faun - Full Film
WATCH THE LATEST EPISODES:
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself - Full Film
WATCH THE LATEST EPISODES:
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin' - Director's Cut
WATCH THE LATEST EPISODES:
Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth. Full Film
American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.
Visit American Masters WebsiteFull Episodes | 23
See All- +ADD
The Boomer List
Meet 19 iconic baby boomers from this influential generation born between 1946 and 1964.
01:22:56
- +ADD
Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning
The story, struggles and profound body of work of photographer Dorothea Lange.
01:50:01
- +ADD
Tanaquil Le Clercq: Afternoon of a Faun - Full Film
The ballerina's career, struggle with polio, and influence on great choreographers.
01:23:11
- +ADD
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself - Full Film
Journalist George Plimpton was a writer, Paris Review editor, amateur sportsman and more.
01:23:11
- +ADD
Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth. Full Film
The first film biography of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and activist Alice Walker.
01:23:10
- +ADD
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
Pete Seeger was a keeper of America's musical heritage and an advocate of social change.
01:23:11
- +ADD
Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
Composer Marvin Hamlisch gave the world "A Chorus Line," "The Way We Were," and much more.
01:23:11
- +ADD
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin' - Director's Cut
The definitive film about the legendary rock musician, Jimi Hendrix.
01:30:23
Clips | 274
See All- +ADD
Joan Rivers: Anger Fuels the Comedy
"The minute your not angry about things ... what are you taking about?" asks Joan Rivers.
01:15
- +ADD
Joan Rivers: Thanksgiving in New York
Joan Rivers preps her home for a big Thanksgiving feast.
01:03
- +ADD
A Generation Defined by Vietnam
Author and Vietnam veteran Tim O'Brien on Vietnam's impact on the Baby Boomer generation.
01:12
- +ADD
David LaChapelle on Being Gay in 1970s and 1980s
Artist David LaChapelle (b. 1963) was bullied for being gay and found acceptance in NYC.
00:45
- +ADD
Deepak Chopra, M.D., on Shamanism in American Medicine
Deepak Chopra, M.D., recalls his introduction to American medicine at a hospital in 1970.
02:17
- +ADD
Erin Brockovich Is Not Waiting for Superman
Baby boomer Erin Brockovich (b. 1960) is an environmentalist and health advocate.
00:45
- +ADD
Eve Ensler on Women and Their Bodies
Ensler speaks about patriarchy, capitalism and women's bodies and empowerment.
01:17
- +ADD
Filmmaker Interview with Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
The filmmaker and photographer describes the challenges of The Boomer List.
03:37
Previews | 61
See All- +ADD
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work - Preview
A year-long ride with Joan Rivers in her 76th year -- at home, in the clubs and on stage.
00:37
- +ADD
The Boomer List - Trailer
The baby boomer generation (1946-1964) has significantly and uniquely changed our world.
01:35
- +ADD
Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning - Preview
The life, passions and uncompromising vision of the woman behind the camera.
03:31
- +ADD
Tanaquil Le Clercq: Afternoon of a Faun - Trailer
The ballerina's career, struggle with polio, and influence on great choreographers.
02:21
- +ADD
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself - Trailer
Journalist George Plimpton was a writer, Paris Review editor, amateur sportsman and more.
02:08
- +ADD
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself - Preview
Premieres Friday, May 16, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
00:31
- +ADD
A Fierce Green Fire - Trailer
Witness the battle for a living planet in this exploration of the environmental movement.
02:30
- +ADD
A Fierce Green Fire - Preview
Premieres Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
00:31