Season 24

Season 24

2010-01-11
8 Episodes

Episodes

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

1. Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

2010-01-11

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Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.

I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

2. I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

2010-03-31

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The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.

The Doors: When You're Strange

3. The Doors: When You're Strange

2010-05-12

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A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.

Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

4. Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

2010-06-21

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Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.

Cachao: Uno Más

5. Cachao: Uno Más

2010-09-20

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A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.

A Letter to Elia

6. A Letter to Elia

2010-10-04

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Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.

Lennon NYC

7. Lennon NYC

2010-11-22

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A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.

Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

8. Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

2010-12-27

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A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.