Seasons & episodes

International Film Festival in New York

S1 · E1Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman' 1986-06-23 · 90 min＋

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

S1 · E2Philip Johnson, Self Portrait 1986-06-30 · 90 min＋

One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

S1 · E3Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory 1986-07-07 · 90 min＋

A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

S1 · E4The Unknown Chaplin (1) 1986-07-14 · 90 min＋

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

S1 · E7Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day 1986-08-04 · 90 min＋

A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

S1 · E8James Levine: A Life in Music 1986-08-11 · 90 min＋

The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.

S1 · E9Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait 1986-08-18 · 90 min＋

One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

S1 · E10Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait 1986-08-25 · 90 min＋

The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

S1 · E11Georgia O'Keeffe 1986-09-01 · 90 min＋

A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

S1 · E12Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts 1986-09-08 · 90 min＋

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S2 · E1Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer 1987-07-06 · 90 min＋

A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.

S2 · E2Directed by William Wyler 1987-07-13 · 90 min＋

A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.

A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.

A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.

S2 · E5George Gershwin Remembered 1987-08-24 · 90 min＋

The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.

An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.

S2 · E7The Negro Ensemble Company 1987-09-14 · 90 min＋

An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.

S2 · E8Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote 1987-09-21 · 90 min＋

The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.

S2 · E9The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table 1987-09-28 · 90 min＋

A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.

S2 · E10Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow 1987-11-18 · 90 min＋

The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.

S3 · E1Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me 1988-07-11 · 90 min＋

The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.