American Masters

Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.

American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.

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Major support for American Masters is provided by AARP. Additional funding is provided by Rosalind P. Walter, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Ellen and James …

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African American Masters

African American Masters

A collection of films about African American cultural icons.

Artists

Artists

A collection of American Masters films profiling great artists, architects, and more.

Athletes

Athletes

Profiles of great American athletes.

Authors

Authors

A collection of films about great American authors, playwrights, and poets.

Chefs

Chefs

Watch our collection of films on great chefs.

Entertainers

Entertainers

A collection of films profiling some of American's greatest entertainers.

LGBTQ Masters

LGBTQ Masters

Stories of great LGBTQ cultural icons.

Musicians

Musicians

A collection of films about great American musicians.

Now Streaming

Now Streaming

A rotating selection of films currently streaming. Updated monthly.

Scientists

Scientists

Profiles of great scientists and inventors.

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