African American Masters

American Masters

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me

02/19/2019 | 1h 39m 32s

The first major film documentary of the life and art of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.

American Masters

How It Feels To Be Free

01/18/2021 | 1h 53m 19s

The inspiring story of six trailblazing Black women entertainers.

American Masters

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

02/25/2020 | 1h 53m 35s

Discover the man behind the legend.

American Masters

Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

08/17/1989 | 58m 32s

A father of bebop, Charlie Parker influenced generations of musicians.

American Masters

Charley Pride: I’m Just Me

02/22/2019 | 53m 11s

Follow the country music superstar’s journey from segregated Mississippi to Nashville.

American Masters

Basquiat: Rage to Riches

09/14/2018 | 1h 24m 16s

He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.

American Masters

Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart

01/19/2018 | 1h 54m 18s

Explore the life of activist and playwright Lorraine Hansberry.

American Masters

Gladys Bentley: Drag King of the Harlem Renaissance

Special | 5m 57s

Gladys Bentley was a musician and drag king who was a part of the Harlem Renaissance.