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Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer's Journey

Season 29 Episode 7 | 53m 10s

Discover the life and work of photographer Pedro E. Guerrero (Sept. 5, 1917-Sept. 13, 2012), a Mexican American, born and raised in segregated Mesa, AZ. His career included collaborations with architect Frank Lloyd Wright and sculptors Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson. Although his work was acclaimed, his poignant story is largely unknown. A co-presentation of VOCES and American Masters.

Aired: 09/17/15 | Expires: 10/15/19
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Lillian Goldman Programming Endowment, Seton J. Melvin, Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Anita and Jay Kaufman, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, The Charina Endowment Fund, The Marc Haas Foundation and public television viewers.
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