Seasons & episodes
S14 · E7The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation 2000-05-31 · 90 min
A chronicle of the artistic expression of the counter-culture movement.
S15 · E1Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows 2000-09-27 · 90 min
Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.
S15 · E2Mailer On Mailer 2000-10-04 · 90 min
The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.
S15 · E3On Cukor 2000-11-22 · 90 min
A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.
S15 · E4Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy 2000-12-03 · 90 min
The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.
S15 · E5Bob Marley: Rebel Music 2001-02-14 · 90 min
A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.
S15 · E6A Conversation with Gregory Peck 2001-04-09 · 90 min
Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.
S15 · E7Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye 2001-04-16 · 90 min
Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.
S15 · E8Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians 2001-04-23 · 90 min
A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.
S16 · E1Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies 2001-10-07 · 90 min
The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
S16 · E2F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams 2001-10-14 · 90 min
An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
S16 · E3Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds 2001-10-21 · 90 min
The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
S16 · E4Quincy Jones: In the Pocket 2001-11-18 · 90 min
Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
S16 · E5Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records 2001-11-28 · 90 min
The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
S16 · E6Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance 2001-12-16 · 90 min
A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
S16 · E7Ralph Ellison: An American Journey 2002-02-19 · 90 min
The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
S16 · E8Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer 2002-03-01 · 90 min
The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.
S17 · E1Willie Nelson: Still Is Still Moving 2002-10-02 · 90 min
An up-close look at the songs and lifestyle of the popular country western personality.
S17 · E2Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces 2002-10-30 · 90 min
A biography of the influential actor and director of silent film classics and his contributions to character expression and make-up effects.
S17 · E3Juilliard 2003-01-29 · 90 min
A retrospective on the history and work of the famous American school for academic mastery of the performing arts.
S17 · E4Alice Waters and her Delicious Revolution 2003-03-19 · 90 min
Portrait of an American woman who helped pioneer the fresher and simpler cuisine that emerged in California in the later 1970s.
S17 · E5Joni Mitchell: A Woman of Heart and Mind 2003-04-02 · 90 min
The life of the folk singer and songwriting artist and the evolution of her work over three decades.
S17 · E6Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied 2003-04-23 · 90 min
Biography of the legendary blues player from the deep South who's music contributed to the origins of rock-and-roll.
S17 · E7Robert Capa: In Love and War 2003-05-28 · 90 min
A documentary on the famous war photographer and the life he led.