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Season 39 / Episode 8 and airs on 13 December 2025 02:00
Now in its 30th year, American Masters has produced an exceptional library of more than 160 television programs, bringing unique originality and perspective to exploring the lives and illuminating the creative journeys of our most enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists and filmmakers – those who have "left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape". Balancing a broad cast of characters and artistic approaches, while preserving historical authenticity and intellectual integrity, these portraits resonate the attention, style and substance each subject deserves. American Masters sustains high audience awareness and loyalty, averaging 2-to-5 million viewers per program.
Trace the rise of iconic singer-songwriter Janis Ian, a fearless voice in folk music and gay rights advocate whose groundbreaking songs include "Society's Child" (1966), which tackles interracial love and her searing anthem about bullying "At Seventeen" (1976). Despite backlash, Ian continues to use her music to challenge societal norms and speak her truth.
Discover the life and work of Hannah Arendt, one of the most influential political writers of the 20th century. She transformed her time as a political prisoner and refugee during World War II into daring insights about the human condition, the refugee crisis and totalitarianism. Her warnings about a crisis in American democracy during McCarthyism and Watergate continue to resonate today.
Discover how celebrated cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America. Arriving in New York having never cooked, challenged by a disabled right arm, she soon inspired millions of home cooks with the glories of Italian cuisine. Features interviews with Jacques Pépin, Danny Meyer, Lidia Bastianich, Hazan's widower and writing partner Victor Hazan, and their son Giuliano Hazan.
Take an intimate look at the life of actress Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. At 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award, and she became an outspoken champion of Deaf rights. With four Emmy nominations and major roles in "The West Wing"and the Oscar-winning "CODA," the film explores Matlin's life as she reclaims her own story.
Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday. Known for films like "Bye Bye Birdie," "Mary Poppins," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," TV show "Diagnosis Murder"and his classic CBS sitcom, Van Dyke has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades. Featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail Van Dyke's extraordinary showbiz legacy.
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