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.
Calder’s aesthetic revolution concerned a somewhat taboo topic in the art world - fun.
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.
Extras
Discover how celebrated cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times. [EAD]
Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times. [ASL]
TV writer and host Phil Rosenthal talks about finding our shared humanity in food and comedy.
Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.
Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.
Follow Danielle Scott as she makes art that explores the wretched pain and beauty of her ancestors.
Hannah Arendt came up with ideas for “The Origins of Totalitarianism” while observing Hitler.
Hannah Arendt became a stateless person in 1933 upon fleeing Germany to France.
Hannah Arendt was teaching at Berkeley when McCarthyism took hold of the United States.