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American Masters

Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

Season 37 Episode 4 | 2m 32s

See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art and coiner of the term “electronic superhighway.” Born in Japan-occupied Korea, Paik went on to become a pillar of the American avant-garde and transformed modern image-making with his sculptures, films and performances. Experience his creative evolution, as Academy Award nominee Steven Yeun reads from Paik's own writings.

Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Cheryl and Philip Milstein Family, Judith & Burton Resnick, Seton J. Melvin, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Lillian Goldman Programming Endowment, Vital Projects Fund, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, Koo and Patricia Yuen and public television viewers.
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José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
Preview: S21 E7 | 0:40
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Orozco’s paintings were destroyed by U.S. customs agents
José Clemente Orozco left Mexico to seek artistic freedom in the United States.
Clip: S21 E7 | 1:19
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The spark that ignited Orozco’s interest in art making
A young José Clemente Orozco was influenced by artist José Guadalupe Posada.
Clip: S21 E7 | 1:25
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The history behind one of Orozco’s most iconic paintings
“Hidalgo and National Independence" showcases Orozco's artistic intensity.
Clip: S21 E7 | 1:50
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American Masters
José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)
El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
Preview: S37 E10 | 0:40
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La historia de “Hidalgo y la Independencia Nacional”
Orozco pintó uno de los murales públicos más icónicos de México.
Clip: S37 E10 | 1:50
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Las pinturas de Orozco fueron destruidas en los EE. UU.
Las pinturas de Orozco fueron destruidas por agentes de aduana en los EE. UU.
Clip: S37 E10 | 1:19
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La chispa que encendió el interés de Orozco por hacer arte
Orozco quedó cautivado por el trabajo del artista mexicano José Guadalupe Posada.
Clip: S37 E10 | 1:25
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American Masters
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
Preview: S37 E9 | 1:07
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How Max Roach fused jazz and hip hop
Max Roach was excited by the premise and promise of rap when it first hit the music scene.
Clip: S37 E9 | 2:48
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Episode: S37 E11
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American Masters
José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)
El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
Episode: S37 E10 | 54:31
Watch • 55:41
American Masters
José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
Episode: S21 E7 | 55:41
Watch • 1:22:29
American Masters
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
Episode: S37 E9 | 1:22:29
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Episode: S37 E8 | 1:22:12
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Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.
Episode: S37 E7 | 1:22:45
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Episode: S37 E6 | 1:33:44
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Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
Episode: S37 E5 | 1:29:31
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American Masters
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.
Episode: S37 E4 | 1:45:01
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Follow two performers as they break down barriers in opera and country music.
Episode: S37 E3 | 1:51:39