American Masters
Season 15
Episodes
1. Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.
2. Mailer On Mailer
The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.
3. On Cukor
A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.
4. Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.
5. Bob Marley: Rebel Music
A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.
6. A Conversation with Gregory Peck
Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.
7. Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye
Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.
8. Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.