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Janis Joplin's evolution into a star from letters that Joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Janis Joplin

During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Bob Hope

An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Carl Lumbly

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage is a warm and revealing portrait of the charismatic, groundbreaking actor’s journey from...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Raúl Juliá

An exploration of the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction,...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Oliver Sacks

First and foremost, Frank Gehry is an artist. Described as a young child as having golden hands, Frank begins his creation through sketch. Forming...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Frank Gehry

The extraordinary life story of science fiction and fantasy writer Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) who, in spite of remaining for many years on the...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Ursula K. Le Guin

Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Rita Moreno

James Baldwin was at once a major 20th century American author, a Civil Rights activist and, for two crucial decades, a prophetic voice calling...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: James Baldwin

This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Toni Morrison

A visual journey into the mind and soul of Pulitzer Prize–winning author Navarro Scott Momaday, relating each written line to his unique Native...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: N. Scott Momaday

The Drum Waltzes explores the life and music of legendary drummer, activist Max Roach, his creative peaks, personal struggles and re-inventions from...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Max Roach

A celebration of Dr. Maya Angelou by weaving her words with rare and intimate archival photographs and videos, which paint hidden moments of her...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Maya Angelou

The war in the South Pacific, a country doctor in Colorado, victims of industrial pollution in a Japanese village — all were captured in...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Peter Riegert

Freyer Artist. Iconoclast. Man of his time. All Things are Photographable is a revealing documentary portrait of the life and work of acclaimed...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Geoff Dyer

On March 11, 1959, Lorraine Hansberry’s 'A Raisin in the Sun' opened on Broadway and changed the face of American theater forever. As the...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Mark Rothko, a master of abstract expressionism, created 835 paintings during his five-decade career.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Alfred Molina

Norman Mailer frankly discusses American culture, politics, literature, and his own tumultuous life.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Norman Mailer

Biographical portrait of one of Broadway's most brilliant songwriters. Told through the use of archival material and interviews with the rich and...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Bobby Short

A star-studded roster of interviewees (including Jerry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal) pay tribute to the legendary, multi-talented...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Sammy Davis Jr.