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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 Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Discover filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez, a founding figure of the Chicano Movement.
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Steve Buscemi reads Mary Oliver's poem, "The Fish"
Listen to Steve Buscemi read Mary Oliver's poem "The Fish" in this excerpt from the film.
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Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World
Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver.
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American Masters
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Discover filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez, a founding figure of the Chicano Movement.
Episode: S40 E6
American Masters
Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World
Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver.
Episode: S40 E5
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Taylor Rooks Talks NBA, Interview Techniques and Finding the Person Behind the Athlete
Sports journalist Taylor Rooks has built her career asking athletes the questions that no one asks.
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How Clive Davis became a titan of the music industry
Clive Davis on his journey in the music industry.
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Michael Sarnoski: What Robin Hood and Folklore Tell Us About Ourselves Today
Filmmaker Michael Sarnoski breaks down his revisionist version of the Robin Hood story.
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Mike Wallace reflects on the 60 Minutes tobacco story controversy
Mike Wallace discusses the groundbreaking “60 Minutes” story on tobacco.
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Tyler James Williams on 30 Years of Acting and Protecting the Next Generation
Actor Tyler James Williams talks about his acting process and what drives his work.
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Olivia Wilde on making “Tron: Legacy” with Jeff Bridges
Olivia Wilde on working with Jeff Bridges on “Tron: Legacy.”
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Stankface Standing Soldier: The Rise of Mato Wayuhi
Watch as Oglala Lakota musician Mato Wayuhi draws on ancestral knowledge to inform his process.
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Why Atsuko Okatsuka’s Comedy Connects Across Cultures
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka returns to the show to talk about her creative process.
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Unpacking the meaning behind Mary Oliver's "Wild Geese"
"Wild Geese" is one of Mary Oliver's most popular poems.
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Mary Oliver had a troubled childhood
Mary Oliver often hinted at the turmoil within her family, but sought to move past it.
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The political nature of Mary Oliver's poems
Mary Oliver sought to call attention to the destruction of the earth in her work.
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How Mary Oliver met her life partner, Molly Malone Cook
Mary Oliver met her life partner, photographer Molly Malone Cook, at Steepletop.
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W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause [ASL]
This version contains ASL interpretation. Explore the life of notable Black scholar W.E.B. Du Bois.
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W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause [EAD]
This version contains EAD. Explore the life of notable Black scholar W.E.B. Du Bois.
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Warren King: King of Cardboard
Follow Warren King as he transforms cardboard into intricate sculptures.
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Greg Kinnear on Acting, AI, and Why Movies Still Matter
Oscar-nominated actor Greg Kinnear shares some "big thoughts."
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Aliah Irvine & Kehau Kapua’a: Kukulu
Follow Aliah and Kehau as they take on the male-dominated practice of building Hawaiian hale.
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Chris Fleming Embraces the Chaos
Comedian Chris Fleming talks about the process behind his iconic manic stage persona.
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