Seasons & episodes

S18 · E1Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist 2003-09-03 · 90 min＋

The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.

S18 · E2James Brown: Soul Survivor 2003-10-29 · 90 min＋

The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".

S18 · E3Cary Grant: A Class Apart 2004-01-07 · 90 min＋

“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.

S18 · E4Balanchine 2004-01-14 · 90 min＋

A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.

S18 · E5Judy Garland: By Myself 2004-02-25 · 90 min＋

A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.

S18 · E6Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire 2004-04-28 · 90 min＋

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S18 · E7Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues 2004-06-23 · 90 min＋

The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".

S18 · E8Julia! America's Favorite Chef 2004-08-18 · 57 min＋

Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.