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

• Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

  The 50-year career of First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams, whose landmark cases include the Pentagon Papers and Citizens United. (90 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023 @ 04:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Monday, Sep. 25, 2023 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

• A Song for Cesar

  A unique view of the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement as well as other facets of his life from childhood to his final days. (90 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Friday, Sep. 29, 2023 @ 10:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 @ 02:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Monday, Oct. 02, 2023 @ 04:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

• Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

  Bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach's far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him. (90 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Friday, Oct. 06, 2023 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Saturday, Oct. 07, 2023 @ 00:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Saturday, Oct. 07, 2023 @ 01:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Saturday, Oct. 07, 2023 @ 04:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Monday, Oct. 09, 2023 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

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