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

Because of her famous parents, Liza Minnelli learned how to handle the press at a young age.
“Liza with a Z” highlighted both Liza Minnelli’s personality and her performance capabilities.
Liza Minnelli became a godmother to several of her friends’ children, making her own chosen family.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Lillian Goldman Programming Endowment, Seton J. Melvin, Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Anita and Jay Kaufman, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, The Charina Endowment Fund, The Marc Haas Foundation and public television viewers.
Episodes
Explores the life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist.
A father of bebop, Charlie Parker influenced generations of musicians.
Alice Waters has made it her mission in life to make sure that people eat beautifully.
Watch the full documentary on Lennon's life in New York City during the 1970s.
Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novelist Philip Roth
The first documentary about the legend behind much of the bold television of the '70s.
Patsy Cline defined modern country music by using her singular talent and emotional depth.
Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.
Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause.
He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.
Follow the country music superstar’s journey from segregated Mississippi to Nashville.
Explore four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally's work in theater.
Extras
Friends described Liza Minnelli as going into her relationships with fervor and passion.
Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.
I.M. Pei was invited to design a museum to house the antiquities of his native Suzhou.
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
Isabella Rossellini discusses her acting versus modeling career.
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
Discover the lives of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape.
Hazel Scott went on strike while shooting "The Heat's On," where she plays two pianos at once.