American Masters – Season 16
Episodes
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.