American Masters
Season 2
10 episodes
Episode 1
Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
Episode 2
Directed by William Wyler
A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
Episode 3
Rubinstein Remembered
A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
Episode 4
Nik and Murray
A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
Episode 5
George Gershwin Remembered
The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
Episode 6
Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
Episode 7
The Negro Ensemble Company
An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
Episode 8
Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
Episode 9
The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
Episode 10
Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.
