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

• Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

  A journey through the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. (120 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Friday, Jun. 20, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Saturday, Jun. 21, 2025 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Monday, Jun. 23, 2025 @ 03:00AM 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
  Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025 @ 01:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

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