The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 15

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(455 votes)

   #1 - Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows

   S15:E19/27/2000

   Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.

   Director:Bruce Ricker

   Writer:Dave Kehr

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   7.6/10(78 votes)

   #2 - Mailer On Mailer

   S15:E210/4/2000

   The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.0/10(159 votes)

   #3 - On Cukor

   S15:E311/22/2000

   A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.7/10(190 votes)

   #4 - Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy

   S15:E412/3/2000

   The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.

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   7.7/10(224 votes)

   #5 - Bob Marley: Rebel Music

   S15:E52/14/2001

   A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.

   Director:Unknown

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   7.8/10(580 votes)

   #6 - A Conversation with Gregory Peck

   S15:E64/9/2001

   Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.2/10(126 votes)

   #7 - Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye

   S15:E74/16/2001

   Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.

   Director:Unknown

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   7.7/10(139 votes)

   #8 - Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians

   S15:E84/23/2001

   A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.

   Director:Unknown

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