The BEST episodes of American Masters season 25

Every episode of American Masters season 25, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Masters season 25!

To honor America's most notable creative artists and the inspiration behind their work. Special broadcasts profiles a cross-section of the nation's finest artistic pioneers from the past and present.

Last Updated: 12/16/2024Network: PBSStatus: Continuing
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
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#1 - Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

Season 25 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2010

Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.

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#2 - Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

Season 25 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/27/2010

A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.

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#3 - Cachao: Uno Más

Season 25 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/20/2010

A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.

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A Letter to Elia
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#4 - A Letter to Elia

Season 25 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/2010

Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.

Directors: Martin Scorsese
Writer: Kent Jones
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#5 - The Doors: When You're Strange

Season 25 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/12/2010

A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.

Directors: Tom DiCillo
Writer: Tom DiCillo
Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
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#6 - Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

Season 25 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2010

Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.

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#7 - I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

Season 25 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2010

The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.

Lennon NYC
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#8 - Lennon NYC

Season 25 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2010

A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.