Season 2

Episodes • 1987

Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

1. Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

90 min

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

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Directed by William Wyler

2. Directed by William Wyler

90 min

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

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Rubinstein Remembered

3. Rubinstein Remembered

90 min

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

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Nik and Murray

4. Nik and Murray

90 min

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

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George Gershwin Remembered

5. George Gershwin Remembered

90 min

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

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Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

6. Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

90 min

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

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The Negro Ensemble Company

7. The Negro Ensemble Company

90 min

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

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Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

8. Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

90 min

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

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The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table

9. The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table

90 min

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

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Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

10. Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

90 min

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

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