S4 E1 • Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

Première diffusion : 3 juillet 1989

S4 E2 • Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

Première diffusion : 10 juillet 1989

S4 E3 • Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

Première diffusion : 31 juillet 1989

S4 E4 • James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

Première diffusion : 14 août 1989

S4 E5 • Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.

Première diffusion : 17 août 1989

S4 E6 • Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

Première diffusion : 11 septembre 1989

S4 E7 • Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

Première diffusion : 18 septembre 1989

S4 E8 • W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

Première diffusion : 25 septembre 1989

S4 E9 • Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

Première diffusion : 15 novembre 1989

S4 E10 • Milos Forman: Portrait

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.

Première diffusion : 20 décembre 1989