American Masters — Season 24

Jan 20101h 30m

Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.

Mar 20101h 30m

The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.

May 20101h 30m

A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.

Jun 20101h 30m

Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.

Sept 20101h 30m

A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.

Oct 20101h 30m

Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.

Nov 20101h 30m

A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.

Dec 20101h 30m

A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.