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Episodes (8)
Ep 1
Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
★6.3
1990-07-02•90m
The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.
NO PREVIEW
Ep 2
John Cassavetes
★10.0
1990-07-09•90m
A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.
Ep 3
Martin Scorsese Directs
★6.0
1990-07-16•90m
Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.
Ep 4
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
1990-07-23•90m
The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.
Ep 5
Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
1990-07-30•90m
The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.
Ep 6
John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
1990-08-20•90m
A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.
NO PREVIEW
Ep 7
Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
1990-08-27•90m
The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.
Ep 8
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
1990-09-17•90m
The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.