International Film Festival in New York

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later...

A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie...

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie...

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie...

A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragi...

The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by...

One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his piec...

The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish cultu...

A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.

A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.

A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in...

The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his...

An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.

An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on t...

The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.

A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.

The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.

The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during...

Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including h...

A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years b...

Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

The story of "method" acting.

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Grou...

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Feat...

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and K...

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.

The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood a...

A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.

Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.

The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance sta...

The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.

A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.

The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.

The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.

A chronicle of the extraordinary actress and those who were influenced by her universally-respected...

Inside the workings of the mecca of "method acting" techniques.

The life of the creative and imaginative physicist and his thoughts and writings after coming to the...

A look at the soulful interpretations of the remarkable singer, mostly through filmed performances.

The artistic career of a painter and sculptor who defined western art and influenced America's ideas...

The story of an American violin virtuoso, Yehudi Menuhin.

A biography of the artist Motherwell and the growth of abstract expressionism in New York City.

The obstacles overcome in the magnificent career of the famed musician.

Documentary on the writer who made his way back from the entertainment industry "blacklist" and beca...

The career and collaborations of Simon's 30 years in the music business.

An examination of the thinking and techniques used by one of America's most-celebrated movie makers.

A look at the innovator of primary motion picture techniques that are still important today and the...

The life of the clarinetist and band leader known as the "King of Swing".

A documentary of the masterful American dancer.

The life of the famed commentator on the American condition and his style of humor.

The plays of a master of portraying human relations and the shades of love and hate.

The rise of one of the world's most powerful and accomplished tenors and his great performances.

An examination of the author's life and a look at the specifics of some of his written works.

A documentary on the man who pioneered the use of early television for dramatic storytelling.

A retrospective on the author's writings including commentary from his professional associates.

“All photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth.” –Richard Avedon The notable images of o...

An examination of the visionary and thinker and his most famous ideas.

A chronicle of the 1950s comedy team and the short-lived but memorable career of the duo.

A biography of the famed singer including her first big breaks in show business.

A portrait of a masterful and versatile member of the entertainment industry for decades.

Biography of a multi-media artist and his ground-breaking works of artistic expression.

A feature on the career of the famed television host and how he entered and left the TV industry.

The free-flowing design and sculpture of a man influenced by Asian sensibilities.

The poetry of the noted "beat generation" poet and the post World War II lifestyle and values reflec...

The origins and growth of a unique form of live entertainment in the 20th century.

A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder.

Profile of one of the major leaders of new directions in rock music.

The work of Don Hewitt in the CBS news department and the story of the long-running new magazine 60...

A biography of the acclaimed sculptor known for his mobiles and large public art pieces.

Chronicle of the achievements of the noted composer and conductor of popular and classical music.

An in-depth look at the famous art and caricatures of Al Hirschfeld.

Documentary about the life of Paul Robeson: actor, scholar, and rights activist.

The boundaries broken by the innovative experimental artist.

The politics and writings of the noted 20th century woman.

A profile of an author as mysterious as some of his well-known detective stories.

A story of the women who created some of Broadway's most memorable songs.

A chronicle of the clash between two film-making legends when they tried to work together in the 194...

A presentation of the award-winning PBS series American Masters, Norman Rockwell: Painting America e...

Profile of the well-known jazz singer, from early band performances and "scat" to her solo career.

The story of a choreographer who contributed much to the style of American performance dance in the...

A biography of one of the first African-American actors to regularly star in mainstream movies.

An installment on the violin master with comments from his musical colleagues.

A chronicle of the artistic expression of the counter-culture movement.

Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.

The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.

A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directo...

The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media...

A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, st...

Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as...

Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United S...

A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American lif...

The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a...

An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.

The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.

Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.

The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early lege...

A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.

The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United S...

The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's mo...

An up-close look at the songs and lifestyle of the popular country western personality.

A biography of the influential actor and director of silent film classics and his contributions to c...

A retrospective on the history and work of the famous American school for academic mastery of the pe...

Portrait of an American woman who helped pioneer the fresher and simpler cuisine that emerged in Cal...

The life of the folk singer and songwriting artist and the evolution of her work over three decades.

Biography of the legendary blues player from the deep South who's music contributed to the origins o...

A documentary on the famous war photographer and the life he led.

A spotlight on the eclectic and often humorous American writer and his many accomplishments.

The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director ove...

The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".

“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his f...

A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.

A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-d...

The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country mus...

Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the phot...

The brief but bright career of the cinema star who inspired an entire generation.

A profile of the musical group of African-American women who uniquely blend many cultural and histor...

The life of the famous movie director as told through the eyes of his son (who is also a director).

A chronicle of the famed comic's life and success, from humble accountant to world-famous funny man.

An analyis of the writings of the early 20th century prairie writer and the inner conflicts they exp...

The famous author and his colorful life as told through his writings, letters, and interviews with f...

A journey through the poetry and music of Bob Dylan.

John Ford and John Wayne — a friendship and professional collaboration that spanned 50 years, change...

Archival performances, home movies and interviews illustrate singer Nat King Cole's achievements dur...

The life and times of the hard traveling music-man Woody Guthrie.

Walter Cronkite was the man who gave us the news for two tumultuous decades in the late 20th century...

Ric Burns' absorbing profile of Andy Warhol (1928-87) traces the pop icon's rise from poverty to an...

Ric Burns' absorbing profile of Andy Warhol (1928-87) traces the pop icon's rise from poverty to an...

Frank Gehry loves to sketch. It is the beginning of his architectural process. From Gehry’s sketches...

This film traces the artistic self-realization of Annie Leibovitz, from childhood through the death...

Contemporary scholars and novelists give fresh perspectives on some of the great American written wo...

How Ahmet Ertegun built a recording industry empire in the decades after World War II.

The musical career and startling technical innovations of a 20th century guitar and sound recording...

The story of an internationally renowned production and set designer for the greatest opera houses i...

A documentary on the wildlife art of an early American naturalist who achieved long-lasting acclaim.

The musical career of one of America's most enduring popular singers.

A portrait of the dramatic work of a Mexican-born muralist and artist, Jose Clemente Orozco, as he m...

The motivations behind the man who created one of America's most beloved comic strips.

The career of funny woman Carol Burnett, from Broadway to television stardom.

The folk music of a world-famous performer as interested in social change as in the history of Ameri...

A recounting of the versatile and controversial work of one of the most flamboyant African-American...

An in-depth profile of the talented but troubled star who brought more contemporary issues to soul m...

Clint Eastwood narrates the history of Warner Bros., which opens with "You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (...

"Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-50)" focuses on how Warner Bros. responded to the Great Depression and...

"A New Reality (1950-70)" details how Warner Bros. fought back against TV with such innovations as C...

"Woodstock Notions (1970-89)" recalls the creative renaissance of Warner Bros. during the 1970s and...

"The Big Tent (1980-Present)" chronicles the success of Warner Bros. during the 1980s, '90s and 2000...

An intimate portrait of the four Warner brothers and their rise to movie-making greatness.

The work of the American dance pioneer and choreographer who brought ballet techniques to the Broadw...

Scott Hicks' acclaimed 2007 film on a year in the life of the modern experimental composer.

From the first Chinese-American film produced in 1916, to Ang Lee's triumphant Brokeback Mountain ni...

The work of the legendary rock musician and his artistic and intellectual transitions over the decad...

A retrospective on the famed radio personality and author centering on A Prairie Home Companion.

An account of Dalton Trumbo, a powerful motion picture screenwriter who refused to succumb to the st...

The folk music career of Joan Baez and the progressive movements she both participated in and influe...

The author of 'Little Women' is an almost universally recognized name whose reputation as a morally...

Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and s...

The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an histor...

A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio pe...

Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that...

A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, com...

Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.

A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City durin...

A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his mu...

A retrospective on the laid-back actor who has entertained audiences for close to 40 years.

Focusing on musicians ranging from James Taylor and Carol King to Elton John.

This documentary explores the life and legacy of America’s first environmentalist and Sierra Club’s...

A behind-the-scenes lok at the internationally-renowned conductor of New York's Metropolitan Opera.

Told in big themes and bold colors with blistering sound, Pearl Jam Twenty chronicles the years lead...

Bill T. Jones, the recipient of a prestigious MacArthur "genius" grant and winner of two Tony Awards...

A film that traces the life and accomplishments of America's unique and recognized comedian/writer/f...

Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative pro...

From 1941 to 1978, this husband-and-wife team brought unique talents to their partnership. He was an...

Three-time Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Kenneth Bowser examines one of American history’s most iconic f...

A singer, dancer and bandleader, Cab led one of the most popular African American big bands during t...

Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel engages leading historians, biographers and personal friends to re...

One of the biggest bestsellers of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) is the first and only novel...

Quite possibly the biggest star that television has ever produced, Carson commanded, at his peak, a...

For much of the 20th century, Sandburg was synonymous with the American experience, a spokesman on b...

David Geffen’s far-reaching influence — as agent, manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broa...

Documenting how the Joffrey revolutionized American ballet – combining modern dance with classic tec...

Despite not being a household name today, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most influential artis...

A profile of literary lion Philip Roth. Interviewed at his New York City apartment and Connecticut f...

A profile of Mel Brooks, the comic mastermind behind such classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young F...

A profile of Billie Jean King, who won 39 Grand Slam tennis titles; helped form a precursor to the W...

A profile of Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), featuring footage from the 1968 Miami Pop Festival, home movies...

A profile of composer Marvin Hamlisch (1944-2012), featuring remarks from family and such friends as...

Featuring never-before-seen photographs, personal stories and moments from J.D. Salinger’s (1919 -20...

A profile of writer Alice Walker, the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fic...

An exploration of the environmental movement from the 1960s through 2009. Included: the battle in th...

Profiling George Plimpton (1927-2003), whose exploits in participatory journalism led to such fun re...

Tanaquil Le Clercq (1929–2000) was a star ballerina with the New York City Ballet who greatly influe...

A profile of photographer Dorothea Lange (1895-1965), who captured iconic images of the Great Depres...

American Masters – Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work takes the audience on a year-long ride with Joan Riv...

From the time of its birth, the baby boomer generation (1946-1964) has significantly and uniquely ch...

Bing Crosby (1903-77) is remembered via home movies, Dictabelt recordings, photos and insights from...

This portrait of the inimitable magician Ricky Jay delves into the mysterious world of sleight-of-ha...

Unprecedented access to Wilson’s theatrical archives, rarely seen interviews and new dramatic readin...

A profile of legendary violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz (1901-87), featuring remarks from violinists I...

Delving into the rich history of one of the world’s preeminent ballet companies, Ric Burns combines...

One of the biggest American bestsellers of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) was thought to be...

This is the story of Althea Gibson (1927-2003), a truant from the rough streets of Harlem, who emerg...

An exclusive interview with Mexican-American photographer Pedro E. Guerrero explores his life and wo...

Meet 15 women who define contemporary American culture in Timothy Greenfield-Sanders’ new “List” fil...

The life and 50-year career of director Mike Nichols, one of only two people who have won Peabody, E...

The challenging life and career of blues guitarist B.B. King; candid interviews feature Bono, Bonnie...

Rare home movies, performances and photos help illustrate the life and career of singer-songwriter C...

The New Orleans rhythm and blues of Fats Domino helped aid integration in the South.

A profile of country music icon Loretta Lynn, whose hard-fought road to stardom was dramatized in th...

One of the most revered and influential rock ’n’ roll singers of all time, Janis Joplin (January 19,...

Discover the story behind the pioneering outlaw country music supergroup that featured Willie Nelson...

Writer/producer Norman Lear's turbulent childhood, early success with sitcoms “All in the Family,” “...

The film explores the life and visionary work of Finnish-American modernist architectural giant Eero...

In a 2008 interview, director Sidney Lumet talks about his life and career, which included 44 films...

The life of author and activist Maya Angelou, with comments from Oprah Winfrey, Common, Bill and Hil...

A profile of influential country singer Patsy Cline (1932-63), featuring archival performances of su...

Experience a century of food through the life of one man, James Beard (1903-1985). Dubbed the “Dean...

Discover the story of Chef Jacques Pépin (b. December 18, 1935), a young immigrant with movie-star l...

A trove of never-before-seen archival footage provides an unconventional look at the fiercely indepe...

The unlikely story of 106-year old Chinese American artist Tyrus Wong, and how he overcame poverty a...

This documentary draws on the rich palette of Poe’s evocative imagery and sharply drawn plots to tel...

Six innovators tell their own stories and explain how they’re changing their respective industries:...

A candid look at a remarkable life with unprecedented access to Bob Hope’s personal archives, includ...

Explore the inner life and works of the activist, playwright and author of “A Raisin in the Sun,” Lo...

A profile of Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000), who was known as the world's most beautiful wom...

American Masters: Ted Williams (w.t.) will also look at the impact the iconic hitter has had on the...

As the wild ride of the 1960s came to a close, Eva Hesse, a 34 year-old German-born American artist...

This intimate portrait of maverick painter and printmaker Elizabeth Murray explores the relationship...

Wyeth tells the story of one of America’s most popular, but least understood, artists – Andrew Wyeth...

One of the most influential American artists of the 20th century, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a rock st...

A cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman, a...

Meet James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist behind the double helix as he confronts his com...

Sammy Davis, Jr. had the kind of career that was indisputably legendary, so vast and multi-faceted t...

Raised in segregated Mississippi, country performer Charley Pride proves artistic expression can tri...

For 40 years, singer and activist Holly Near works on global social justice coalition-building in th...

Hungarian immigrant Joseph Pulitzer becomes one of America's most feared and admired newspaper mogul...

A documentary about an important American still photographer who captured New York City in the 1960s...

Playwright, librettist, scriptwriter and outspoken LGBTQ activist Terrence McNally has long believed...

A profile of the conductor, his work with the civil rights movement, and his musical legacy.

Explore the remarkable life and legacy of late feminist author Ursula K. Le Guin whose groundbreakin...

American Masters and Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES join forces to present the first documentary...

Explore the life of the celebrated artist whose luminous color field paintings helped define the abs...

Delve into the enigmatic life and mind of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momada...

Discover the man behind the legend. With full access to the Miles Davis Estate, the film features ne...

American Masters — Mae West: Dirty Blonde is the first major documentary film to explore Mae West’s...

Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers and critics on an exploration of the powerful themes sh...

Mark the women’s suffrage centennial with stories of pioneering women who shaped American politics.

Meet Walter Winchell, the newspaper columnist, radio commentator and television personality who pion...

Explore the life and career of the Grammy-winning conductor, pianist and composer. A National Medal...

Explore the definitive story of international art sensation Keith Haring who blazed a trail through...

An unvarnished look at the unlikely author whose autobiographical fiction helped shape American idea...

A documentary that tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American women entertainers –...

Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before...

Explore legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process, with or...

The life and career of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, leader of the band for "The Tonight Show Starr...

The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, including personal details about his...

The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation an...

The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerin...

Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago’s West Side sound and ma...

Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy,...

Revisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller,...

The life and career of choreographer Alvin Ailey, whose dances focus on the Black experience, interv...

Exploring the life and legacy of singer Marian Anderson and her work as an advocate for the civil ri...

The journey and legacy of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku, who broke swimming records and...

Follow musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and co-founder of The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson...

Experience the story of the Oscar-winning Indigenous artist from her rise to prominence in New York’...

Explore Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow's impact on American literature and how he navigated through...

Discover the enduring friendship between television personality Dick Cavett and his mentor iconic co...

Follow the music icon from a piano lounge through her rise to stardom. From “First Time Ever I Saw Y...

Follow Dr. Anthony Fauci as he grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and his 50-year career as the nat...

Follow two performers as they break down barriers in music. Opera singer J’Nai Bridges takes the sta...

See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art and coiner of the term “ele...

Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. With appearances by Keith Richar...

Experience the political and personal journey of Jerry Brown, the longest serving governor in Califo...

Follow the 50-year career of preeminent First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams. See how his landmark ca...

Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez. Through interviews with Maya Angelou, Joan...

Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach, whose far-rea...

Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works. Known for “Nighthawks”...

Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Going beyo...

Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.

The Dominican-American poet and novelist Julia Alvarez burst onto the literary scene and blazed a tr...

Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who was injured in battle during World War II, res...

Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life o...

How could we forget the one and only Hazel Scott? She was not only the most famous jazz virtuoso of...