American Masters

Description

Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holliday and composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Upcoming Episodes

• Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

  The life and career of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, who authored 57 books, taught as a university professor and championed human rights over his decades-long career. (90 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 @ 01:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Sunday, Feb. 01, 2026 @ 03:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

• Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny

  The life and work of Hannah Arendt, often referred to as the most influential and provocative political thinker of the 20th century. (90 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 @ 10:30PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

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