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American Masters has profiled some of the country's greatest authors, including novelists, playwrights, and poets.

The story of the author of the “The Joy Luck Club.”
Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller.
An unvarnished look at the unlikely “Little House” series author.
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.
Explore the creative genius of I.M. Pei as he reshapes the future of architecture in China
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.
Extras
Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.
Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.
Rare archival footage of Liza Minnelli from the 1970s.
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus talks about love songs for her new album, "Forever is a Feeling."
“Maus” was about Art Spiegelman’s father’s experiences in the Holocaust and their relationship.
Art Spiegelman’s “Li’l Pitcher” comic depicted the Holocaust from a child’s perspective.
Art Spiegelman later depicted the Twin Towers falling in his comic, “In the Shadow of No Towers.”
In this segment of “Maus,” Art Spiegelman illustrated four Jewish victims hung by Nazis in Poland.
Art Spiegelman’s “Maus” was featured in the comic book “Funny Aminals” in 1972.
Explore the career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and his award-winning graphic novel Maus.