American Masters - Season 25

American Masters - Season 25

Season 25

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Episodes9
DatesJan 12, 2011 - Dec 29, 2011
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Episodes

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
Season 25Episode 190 min

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides

A retrospective on the laid-back actor who has entertained audiences for close to 40 years.
Jan 12, 2011
Troubadors: Carole King/James Taylor & the Rise of the Singer-Songwriter
Season 25Episode 290 min

Troubadors: Carole King/James Taylor & the Rise of the Singer-Songwriter

Focusing on musicians ranging from James Taylor and Carol King to Elton John.
Mar 2, 2011
John Muir in the New World
Season 25Episode 390 min

John Muir in the New World

This documentary explores the life and legacy of America’s first environmentalist and Sierra Club’s founder. Mountaineers portray Muir in reenactments filmed in Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada, Alaska, Wisconsin, and Alhambra Valley.
Apr 18, 2011
James Levine: America's Maestro
Season 25Episode 490 min

James Levine: America's Maestro

A behind-the-scenes lok at the internationally-renowned conductor of New York's Metropolitan Opera.
Jun 1, 2011
Pearl Jam Twenty
Season 25Episode 590 min

Pearl Jam Twenty

Told in big themes and bold colors with blistering sound, Pearl Jam Twenty chronicles the years leading up to the band’s formation, the chaos that ensued soon-after being catapulted into superstardom, their step back from the spotlight with the instinct of self-preservation, and the creation of a trusted circle that would surround them — giving way to a work culture that would sustain them. Part concert film, part insider hang, part testimonial to the power of music and uncompromising artists, the film celebrates the freedom that allows Pearl Jam to make music without losing themselves, their fans, or the music lovers they’ve always been. Pearl Jam Twenty features new interviews with original band members Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder, drummer Matt Cameron, and friend and Soundgarden singer/guitarist Chris Cornell, as well as archival performance and interview footage of Mother Love Bone, Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, Kurt Cobain, and Neil Young.
Oct 21, 2011
Bill T. Jones: A Good Man
Season 25Episode 690 min

Bill T. Jones: A Good Man

Bill T. Jones, the recipient of a prestigious MacArthur "genius" grant and winner of two Tony Awards, has been named "an irreplaceable treasure" by the The Dance Heritage Coalition. Above all, he is a socially conscious choreographer who never shies away from controversy -- tackling thorny subjects such as race and politics with elegance and intelligence, artistry and originality.
Nov 11, 2011
Woody Allen: A Documentary: Part 1
Season 25Episode 790 min

Woody Allen: A Documentary: Part 1

A film that traces the life and accomplishments of America's unique and recognized comedian/writer/filmmaker.
Nov 20, 2011
Woody Allen: A Documentary: Part 2
Season 25Episode 890 min

Woody Allen: A Documentary: Part 2

Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first time. With this unprecedented access, Emmy®-winning, Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Robert Weide followed the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography.
Nov 21, 2011
Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter
Season 25Episode 990 min

Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter

From 1941 to 1978, this husband-and-wife team brought unique talents to their partnership. He was an architect by training, she was a painter and sculptor. Together they are considered America’s most important and influential designers, whose work helped, literally, shape the second half of the 20th century and remains culturally vital and commercially popular today. They are, perhaps, best remembered for their mid-century modern furniture, built from novel materials like molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent metal wire and aluminum – offering consumers beautiful, functional, yet inexpensive products. Revered for their designs and fascinating as individuals, Charles and Ray have risen to iconic status in American culture. But their influence on significant events and movements in American life – from the development of modernism, to the rise of the computer age – has been less widely understood. Charles and Ray Eames are now profiled as part of American Masters. A film by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey. Narrated by James Franco.
Dec 29, 2011

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