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American Masters 2025 sneak peek

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American Masters illuminates the lives and creative journeys of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape—through compelling, unvarnished stories. Watch a sneak peek from this season, featuring artists like Liza Minnelli, Hazel Scott, Art Spiegelman, Hannah Arendt, Marcella Hazan, Marlee Matlin

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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Liza Minnelli became a godmother to several of her friends’ children, making her own chosen family.
Because of her famous parents, Liza Minnelli learned how to handle the press at a young age.
Friends described Liza Minnelli as going into her relationships with fervor and passion.
“Liza with a Z” highlighted both Liza Minnelli’s personality and her performance capabilities.
Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.
Discover how Hazel Scott started jazzing the classics.
When Hazel Scott was accused of affiliations with communism, she was determined to clear her name.
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.