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Episodes (8)
Ep 1
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010-01-11•90m
Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
Ep 2
I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
2010-03-31•90m
The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
Ep 3
The Doors: When You're Strange
2010-05-12•90m
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
Ep 4
Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
2010-06-21•90m
Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
Ep 5
Cachao: Uno Más
2010-09-20•90m
A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
Ep 6
A Letter to Elia
2010-10-04•90m
Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
Ep 7
Lennon NYC
2010-11-22•90m
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
Ep 8
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
2010-12-27•90m
A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.