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American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.
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  • American Masters: A Song for Cesar: TVSS: Banner-L1

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    A Song for Cesar

    Sunday
    Oct 18

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    A unique view of the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement as well as other facets of his life from childhood to his final days.
  • American Masters: Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll: TVSS: Iconic

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    Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll

    Tuesday
    Oct 20

    2 Hours

    Celebrating the life and influence of Little Richard as well as his role in rock history with Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Prince and Bruce Springsteen.
  • American Masters: The Disappearance of Miss Scott: TVSS: Banner-L1

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    The Disappearance of Miss Scott

    Wednesday
    Oct 21

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Jazz virtuoso Hazel Scott champions racial equality before getting caught up in the Red Scare of the 1950s.
  • American Masters: Sun Ra: Do the Impossible: TVSS: Banner-L1

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    Sun Ra: Do the Impossible

    Wednesday
    Oct 21

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    The life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra, who self-produced more than 200 albums which stretched the boundaries of jazz through his ever-evolving collective the Sun Ra Arkestra.
  • American Masters: HOPPER: An American Love Story: TVSS: Banner-L1

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    HOPPER: An American Love Story

    Thursday
    Oct 22

    1 Hour

    A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim.
  • American Masters: Janis Ian: Breaking Silence: TVSS: Iconic

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    Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

    Thursday
    Oct 22

    2 Hours

    A journey through the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate.
  • American Masters: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore: TVSS: Iconic

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    Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

    Sunday
    Oct 25

    2 Hours

    A look at the life and career of actress Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in American Sign Language.
  • American Masters: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore: TVSS: Iconic

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    Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

    Monday
    Oct 26

    2 Hours

    A look at the life and career of actress Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in American Sign Language.
  • American Masters: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore: TVSS: Iconic

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    Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

    Monday
    Oct 26

    2 Hours

    A look at the life and career of actress Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in American Sign Language.

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