Season 4

Episodes • 1989

Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

1. Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

90 min

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

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Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

2. Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

90 min

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

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Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

3. Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

90 min

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

4. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

90 min

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

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Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

5. Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

90 min

A 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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Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

6. Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

90 min

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

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Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

7. Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

90 min

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

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W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

8. W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

90 min

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

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Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

9. Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

90 min

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

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Milos Forman: Portrait

10. Milos Forman: Portrait

90 min

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.

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