Photos
Episodes (8)
Ep 1
Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
1988-07-11•90m
The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.
Ep 2
A Duke Named Ellington
★10.0
1988-07-18•90m
Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
Ep 3
Andre Kertesz of the Cities
1988-08-08•90m
A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
Ep 4
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
★9.0
1988-08-22•90m
Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
Ep 5
Rivera in America
1988-08-29•90m
The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
Ep 6
Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
1988-09-05•90m
A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Ep 7
Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
1989-03-08•90m
The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
Ep 8
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
★6.5
1989-06-26•90m
The story of "method" acting.