The BEST episodes of American Masters season 35
Every episode of American Masters season 35, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Masters season 35!
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.
#1 - Becoming Helen Keller
Season 35 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/19/2021
Revisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty.
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Season 35 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/9/2021
The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, including personal details about his battles with drug addiction and homophobia.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
Season 35 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/2021
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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#4 - Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
Season 35 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2021
The career of blues guitarist Buddy Guy, a pioneer of Chicago's West Side sound, and his influence on rock musicians including Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
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#5 - Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
Season 35 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/3/2021
The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
#6 - Flannery
Season 35 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/23/2021
Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als and more.
#7 - How It Feels To Be Free
Season 35 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2021
A documentary that tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American women entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.
#8 - Twyla Moves
Season 35 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/26/2021
Explore legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process, with original interviews, first-hand glimpses of her at work and rare archival footage of select performances from her more than 160 choreographed works.
#9 - Ballerina Boys
Season 35 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/4/2021
The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.
#10 - Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Season 35 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/5/2021
For over 70 years, Rita Moreno has inspired audiences with her performances, the film follows her journey from her childhood to stardom.