The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 24

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

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

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

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

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

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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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