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Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades. (1h 13s)
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL]
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Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades. (52m 55s)
Quincy Jones explains how he got started in music
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Quincy Jones discusses his early career, friendships and how he defines himself. (15m)
Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [Extended Audio Description + OC]
Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement. (13m 34s)
Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [ASL + OC]
Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement. (10m 19s)
Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care
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Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement. (10m 19s)
Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future [Extended Audio Description + OC]
The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century. (16m 54s)
Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future [ASL + OC]
The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century. (13m 31s)
Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future
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The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century. (13m 31s)
Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy [Extended Audio Description + OC]
The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights. (15m 56s)
Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy [ASL + OC]
The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights. (13m 3s)
Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy
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The story of a disabled street musician who fought for parental rights. (13m 3s)
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Explore new documentary shorts about artists who defy the odds to create remarkable work.
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In this digital series, chef Jacques Pépin brings us into his home to learn new dishes!
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Meet seven artists whose work explores and influences American culture today.
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NYC's sweetest drag diva Peppermint tells the story of pioneering American drag artists.
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Explore the lives of diverse, lesser-known historical figures with disabilities.
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Stories of courageous and diverse female trailblazers from the turn of the 20th century.
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Watch curated interviews with cultural figures from The American Masters Digital Archive.
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A collection of American Masters films profiling great artists, architects, and more.
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A collection of films profiling some of American's greatest entertainers.
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How do today’s masters create their art? Each episode an artist reveals how they brought their creative work to life. Hear from artists across disciplines, like actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, singer-songwriter Jewel, author Min Jin Lee, and more on our podcast "American Masters: Creative Spark."Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...