Video: American Masters
AMERICAN MASTERS is an ongoing series of award-winning primetime specials examining the lives, works, and creative processes of our most outstanding cultural artists. Created in 1984 by Susan Lacy and produced by Thirteen/WNET for national public television, the series is both a celebration and an exploration of creativity in America. Consisting of more than 250 hours of programming to date, AMERICAN MASTERS is a growing film library documenting the role important individuals, groups, and movements have played in the formation of our cultural identity.
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American Masters | Troubadours: Interview with filmmaker Morgan Neville | PBS (#2401)
Learn about Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter 03:14
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American Masters | Life at the Troubadour | PBS (#2401)
Musicians and former staff recall the energy and community that surrounded the club 07:00
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American Masters | John Muir in the New World | PBS (#2402)
Explore the life and legacy of America's first environmentalist and Sierra Club's founder 02:53
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American Masters | Troubadours: Kris Kristofferson and Country Music at the Troubadour | PBS (#2401)
Artists reflect on how the Troubadour launched careers in both country and rock 02:40
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American Masters | Troubadours: Linda Ronstadt and Women in Country Rock | PBS (#2401)
Bonnie Raitt and other artists discuss the rise of women in country rock at the Troubadour 01:13
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American Masters | Troubadours: Steve Martin on the Trains of Santa Monica | PBS (#2401)
Martin recalls how this historic railroad line worked into his act at the Troubadour 01:04
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American Masters | Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter | PBS (#2401)
Preview of Troubadours: Carole King/James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter 02:48
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American Masters | Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides | PBS (#2308)
Full Program: Called "the most natural and least self-conscious screen actor that has ever lived," this 2010 Oscar-winning best actor embodies traits far beyond brilliance as an actor. He is an exceptional... 01:24:41
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American Masters | Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Extra: Art Balls | PBS (#2308)
Working with Hal Ashby 06:30
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American Masters | Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Extra: Little League | PBS (#2308)
Jeff Bridges and the Little League 01:53
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American Masters | Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Extra: Jeff Painting | PBS (#2308)
Jeff Bridges paints on plexiglass 01:31
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American Masters | Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Extra: Jeff Walks Through Maze | PBS (#2308)
Jeff Bridges walking through the maze 00:53
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American Masters | Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Extra: With John Goodwin | PBS (#2308)
Jeff Bridges with childhood friend John Goodwin 04:16
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American Masters | Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Extra: Flip Camera | PBS (#2308)
The cut scene from CRAZY HEART 01:42
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American Masters | Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Extra: The Many Sound of Jeff | PBS (#2308)
"Sounds" of Jeff Bridges 01:07
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American Masters | Jeff Bridges Answers a Question From Facebook | PBS (#2308)
Web Exclusive Video: Jeff Bridges answers questions from PBS's Facebook fans and Twitter followers. 00:42
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AMERICAN MASTERS | "Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides" | Interview | PBS (#2308)
How much of "The Dude" is still in Jeff Bridges? here, he talks about the surprising reasons why he agreed to be the subject of an "American Masters" documentary. 02:16
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American Masters | Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides | PBS (#2308)
Called "the most natural and least self-conscious screen actor that has ever lived," actor Jeff Bridges is profiled by AMERICAN MASTERS. 00:30
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American Masters | The Doors: When You're Strange | PBS (#2302)
The first feature documentary to tell the Doors' story uses only original footage -much of it previously unseen - shot between the group's formation in 1965 and Morrison's death in 1971. Johnny Depp... 00:30
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American Masters | Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould | PBS (#2307)
Full Program: Watch the full documentary that looks at the truth behind this mysterious, iconic musician 01:53:46
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