American Masters Season 24

Season 24

Air date: 2010-01-11

Episodes: 8

Episodes

E1: Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

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.

Air date: 2010-01-11

E2: I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

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

Air date: 2010-03-31

E3: The Doors: When You're Strange

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

Air date: 2010-05-12

E4: Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.

Air date: 2010-06-21

E5: Cachao: Uno Más

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

Air date: 2010-09-20

E6: A Letter to Elia

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

Air date: 2010-10-04

E7: Lennon NYC

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

Air date: 2010-11-22

E8: Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.

Air date: 2010-12-27