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Johnny CashP.O.V. "Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music"
In this classic 1969 documentary, the Man in Black is captured at his peak, the first of many in a looming roller-coaster career.
Cassius Clay ponders his upcoming encounter with fearsome Sonny ListonMuhammad Ali: Made in Miami explores the critical role that Miami played in the evolution of one of the most significant cultural figures of our time: Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay).
Lucille BallAmerican Masters "Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy"
For more than thirty years, Lucille Ball was one of the most recognized and loved entertainers in the world.
Carol BurnettAmerican Masters "Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character"
For 11 years, this wacky performer yelled like Tarzan and won - and sometime broke - our hearts with her edgy, always sympathetic, characters.
John James AudubonAmerican Masters "John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature"
In a dramatic, contradictory story, the man who is synonymous with the American wilderness and conservation movement emerges as the man who probably killed more birds than anyone else in history.
Mario LanzaMario Lanza - Singing to the Gods
Blessed with one of the great tenor voices of all time, Mario Lanza rose to spectacular heights in a singing career that spanned little more than a decade.
Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie (back left) American Masters "Pete Seeger: The Power of Song"
As early as August 18, 1955, folk singer Pete Seeger set himself apart as a "true American" when he appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee and refused to name names.
Patrick FloresA Migrant's Masterpiece: The Life and Legacy of Patrick Flores
Spanning a period of almost 80 years, this inspirational and compelling film captures the life and legacy of Patrick Flores, the first Mexican American to be appointed a bishop in the Catholic Church.
Ronald ReaganAmerican Experience "Reagan"
In 1989, after two terms in office, Ronald Wilson Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century - and one of the most controversial.
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