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José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

The life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a life filled with drama, adversity and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Despite poverty, childhood rheumatic fever that damaged his heart and an explosion in his youth that cost him his left hand, Orozco persisted in his wish to become an artist.
Preview Season 21 Episode 7 Length 00:40 Premiere: 10/07/23

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José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
S21 E7 Length 55:41 Premiere Date 10/07/23

José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
Preview Length 00:40 Premiere Date 10/07/23

The spark that ignited Orozco’s interest in art making
Clip Length 01:25 Premiere Date 10/07/23

Orozco’s paintings were destroyed by U.S. customs agents
Clip Length 01:19 Premiere Date 10/07/23

The history behind one of Orozco’s most iconic paintings
Clip Length 01:50 Premiere Date 10/07/23

Remembering Tim Conway
Clip Length 01:03 Premiere Date 05/14/19

Remembering Jonas Mekas
Clip Length 02:47 Premiere Date 01/23/19

Remembering Carol Channing
Clip Length 01:03 Premiere Date 01/15/19

Remembering Stan Lee
Clip Length 07:17 Premiere Date 11/13/18

Remembering Paula Wayne
Clip Length 03:09 Premiere Date 11/12/18

Artists Flight Series Promo
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 08/31/18

Remembering Neil Simon
Clip Length 01:04 Premiere Date 08/28/18

Remembering Anthony Bourdain
Clip Length 00:24 Premiere Date 06/08/18

Against All Odds: Meet the Woman Behind American Masters
Clip Length 05:29 Premiere Date 03/09/18

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Bob Dylan: No Direction Home (Part 1) - S18 E9

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Martin Scorsese's film biography of Bob Dylan includes archival footage of the singer's childhood and life on the road.

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Discover the art, life, and enduring impact of Tyrus Wong, the renowned Chinese-American painter. Wong worked for Disney and Warner Brothers Studios and later designed cards for Hallmark. He created the artwork for Disney's "Bambi" in 1942.

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Premiered On: 09/27/2005

Martin Scorsese's film biography of Bob Dylan includes archival footage of the singer's childhood and life on the road.

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Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir - S34 E3

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Explore the life of the groundbreaking author of "The Joy Luck Club" in this intimate portrait.

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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away - S32 E11

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Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago's West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Features new performances and interviews with John Mayer, Carlos Santana and more.

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Joe Papp in Five Acts - S34 E4

Joe Papp, New York's indomitable, streetwise champion of the arts, introduced interracial casting to the American stage and brought us free Shakespeare in the Park, Hair and A Chorus Line.

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