Season 4
Episodes • 1989

1. Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
90 minThe life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
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2. Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
90 minA retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
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3. Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
90 minThe evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
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4. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
90 minThe noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
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5. Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
90 minA biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
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6. Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
90 minThe mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
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7. Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
90 minThe biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
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8. W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
90 minThe work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
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9. Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
90 minProfile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
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10. Milos Forman: Portrait
90 minThe movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.
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