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American Masters
Season 18 • Episode 6 • Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire
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American Masters Season 18, Episode 6: Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire
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Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist
The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.
90 min
James Brown: Soul Survivor
The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".
90 min
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.
90 min
Balanchine
A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.
90 min
Judy Garland: By Myself
A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.
90 min
Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire
90 min
Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".
90 min
Julia! America's Favorite Chef
Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.
57 min