Lou Gossett, Jr. honors Maya Angelou's storytelling impact
On December 8, 2014, Lou Gossett, Jr. sat down for a conversation about Dr. Maya Angelou’s role as a "matriarch" in the lineage of Black storytellers. Interview conducted by directors Rita Coburn and Bob Hercules for "Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise" (2017).
Episodes
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José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)
S37 E10 - 54m 31s
La vida de Orozco es una de las grandes historias del arte moderno, repleta de drama, adversidad y logros extraordinarios. Un prodigioso pintor de caballete, Orozco fue, antes que nada, un artista público cuyos grandes logros incluyen murales creados no para mecenas individuales, sino para la sociedad.
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
S37 E9 - 1h 22m
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach, whose far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him.
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A Song for Cesar
S37 E8 - 1h 22m
Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez. Through interviews with Maya Angelou, Joan Baez, Carlos Santana and more, see how music and the arts were instrumental to the success of the social movement Chavez helped found, which mobilized thousands of farmworkers across the U.S.
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Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
S37 E7 - 1h 22m
Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams. See how his landmark cases, from the Pentagon Papers to Citizens United, helped define free speech as it is known today.
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Jerry Brown: The Disrupter
S37 E6 - 1h 33m
Experience the political and personal journey of Jerry Brown, the longest serving governor in California history. First elected at 36 years old and again at 72, explore Brown’s 50-year career tackling climate change and inequality.
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Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
S37 E5 - 1h 29m
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. This portrait of the “King and Queen of Rock and Roll” explores his far-reaching influence as well as his advocacy for the rights of Black artists in the music industry.
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Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
S37 E4 - 1h 45m
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art and coiner of the term “electronic superhighway.” Born in Japan-occupied Korea, Paik went on to become a pillar of the American avant-garde and transformed modern image-making with his sculptures, films and performances. Experience his creative evolution, as Academy Award nominee Steven Yeun reads from Paik's own writings.
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In The Making
S37 E3 - 1h 51m
Follow two performers as they break down barriers in music. Opera singer J’Nai Bridges takes the stage in “A Knee on the Neck,” a choral tribute to George Floyd. Country artist Rissi Palmer redefines success as she works on her latest album, while uplifting other artists of color in the Americana genres.
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Dr. Tony Fauci
S37 E2 - 1h 53m
Follow Dr. Anthony Fauci as he grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and his 50-year career as the nation’s leading public health advocate. American Masters: Dr. Tony Fauci reveals a rarely seen side of the physician, husband and father as he confronts political backlash, a new administration and questions of the future.
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Roberta Flack
S37 E1 - 1h 23m
Follow music icon Roberta Flack from a piano lounge through her rise to stardom. From “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” to “Killing Me Softly,” Flack’s virtuosity was inseparable from her commitment to civil rights. Detailing her story in her own words, the film features exclusive access to Flack’s archives and interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Peabo Bryson and more.
Extras + Features
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HOPPER: An American love story
S38 E1 - 1m 2s
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works. Known for “Nighthawks” and other evocative paintings of American life, Hopper has left a lasting impression on our culture. Meet the man behind the brush, and see how his marriage to fellow artist Josephine Nivison Hopper shaped his art and career.
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Edward Hopper's work showed a narrow view of New York
S38 E1 - 2m 40s
Edward Hopper painted what he wanted to paint, showing no interest in the growing diversity of America or the social movements happening in New York City.
"It's just almost comical for me to imagine Hopper, still in his button-down at his easel, when you have this great Bohemian culture happening right outside the window," says curator Kim Conaty. "And it's not really reflected in the work."
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Edward Hopper's childhood in Nyack, New York
S38 E1 - 2m 4s
Edward Hopper was raised in Nyack, New York, where his creativity was fostered by his supportive parents and his childhood home influenced his interpretation of light and space in his paintings.
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Edward Hopper's career soared as wife Jo Nivison's faltered
S38 E1 - 2m 32s
When Edward Hopper first met fellow painter and future spouse Josephine Nivison in 1923, he had not sold a painting in 10 years. Jo, on the other hand, was at her most productive, both showing and selling her artwork. When Jo recommended Hopper's paintings to gallerists, his career began to soar while hers faltered.
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A closer look at Edward Hopper's "Automat" and "Chop Suey"
S38 E1 - 2m
Edward Hopper displayed a preference for quieter social commentary with his art. In "Automat," he paints a woman alone in an empty automat, conveying a sense of loneliness and isolation. In "Chop Suey," two women are depicted at lunch without male chaperones, reflecting the newfound independence many women were experiencing at the time.
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Edward Hopper's simple lifestyle with wife Jo
S38 E1 - 1m 56s
Edward and Jo Hopper lived an extremely frugal life, with just a hot plate to cook on and their living room used as an art studio. Hopper had a reputation for being gruff and unfriendly, while Jo loved to have drinks and chats with friends.
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Rare interview footage of Edward Hopper on his process
S38 E1 - 29m 8s
In this rare archival footage from 1964, Edward Hopper joins host and art critic Brian O'Doherty at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston for a conversation about Hopper's process and inspirations, and his belief that "the important element in the picture cannot be defined."
Schedule
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Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
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Jan 1
2 Hours
The evolution of Korean artist Nam June Paik, the father of video art and coiner of the phrase "electronic superhighway." -
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Groucho & Cavett
Monday
Jan 1
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The friendship between Emmy Award-winning television personality Dick Cavett and comic Groucho Marx, featuring footage of Marx's visits to "The Dick Cavett Show" and other rare recordings. -
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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Monday
Jan 1
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Writer/producer Norman Lear's turbulent childhood, early success with sitcoms "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons," "Good Times" and "Maude," and social activism. -
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Groucho & Cavett
Monday
Jan 1
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The friendship between Emmy Award-winning television personality Dick Cavett and comic Groucho Marx, featuring footage of Marx's visits to "The Dick Cavett Show" and other rare recordings. -
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Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
Tuesday
Jan 2
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The life and career of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, leader of the band for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," who continued a schedule of touring and performing into his 90s. -
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HOPPER: An American Love Story
Tuesday
Jan 2
1 Hour
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim. -
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American Masters
HOPPER: An American Love Story
Tuesday
Jan 2
1 Hour
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim. -
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HOPPER: An American Love Story
Wednesday
Jan 3
1 Hour
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim. -
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American Masters
HOPPER: An American Love Story
Wednesday
Jan 3
1 Hour
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim. -
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American Masters
HOPPER: An American Love Story
Wednesday
Jan 3
1 Hour
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim. -
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American Masters
HOPPER: An American Love Story
Friday
Jan 5
1 Hour
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim. -
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HOPPER: An American Love Story
Saturday
Jan 6
1 Hour
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim. -
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American Masters
HOPPER: An American Love Story
Saturday
Jan 6
1 Hour
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim. -
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In the Making
Saturday
Jan 6
2 Hours
Opera singer J'Nai Bridges returns to the stage in "A Knee on the Neck," a tribute to George Floyd; country artist Rissi Palmer works on a new album. -
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American Masters
In the Making
Sunday
Jan 7
2 Hours
Opera singer J'Nai Bridges returns to the stage in "A Knee on the Neck," a tribute to George Floyd; country artist Rissi Palmer works on a new album. -
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American Masters
HOPPER: An American Love Story
Sunday
Jan 7
1 Hour
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim. -
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American Masters
HOPPER: An American Love Story
Monday
Jan 8
1 Hour
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim. -
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Basquiat
Saturday
Jan 13
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat rises to fame during the late 1970s to early 1980s. -
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Basquiat
Sunday
Jan 14
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat rises to fame during the late 1970s to early 1980s. -
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Basquiat
Sunday
Jan 14
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat rises to fame during the late 1970s to early 1980s.
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