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American Masters

Sydney G. James: How We See Us

15m 33s

Filmmaker Juanita Anderson follows visual artist Sydney G. James, whose bold brush strokes in murals and large-scale paintings amplify the presence of Black women, Black families and Black culture in her hometown of Detroit. Through her work as a mentor and as co-founder of the BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival, James inspires her fellow Detroiters to come together to celebrate their community.

Aired: 03/20/23
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.
Extras
Watch • 18:39
American Masters
Weaving Nature
David Bacharach creates "The Mounds," a land art installation confronting climate change.
Special: 18:39
Watch • 1:42:08
American Masters
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (Extended Audio Description)
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Special: 1:42:08
Watch • 1:40:40
American Masters
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (ASL)
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Special: 1:40:40
Watch • 8:45
American Masters
Susie Essman on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and the unique "genius” of Larry David
Comedian Susie Essman talks about the unique traits of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Special: 8:45
Watch • 1:44:19
American Masters
Moynihan (Extended Audio Description)
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Special: 1:44:19
Watch • 1:47
American Masters
Buckley's Yale criticism fueled the conservative movement
Yale administration feared Buckley's outspoken criticism of the university.
Clip: S38 E3 | 1:47
Watch • 2:56
American Masters
When William F. Buckley, Jr. ran for mayor of New York City
William F. Buckley, Jr. ran for mayor of New York City under the Conservative Party.
Clip: S38 E3 | 2:56
Watch • 2:05
American Masters
William F. Buckley, Jr.'s relationship with wife Patricia
William F. Buckley, Jr. and his wife Patricia had a brazen, but loving relationship.
Clip: S38 E3 | 2:05
Watch • 3:04
American Masters
William F. Buckley, Jr.'s early childhood life
William F. Buckley, Jr. grew up in Great Elm, a sprawling estate located in Sharon, Conn.
Clip: S38 E3 | 3:04
Watch • 10:12
American Masters
Exclusive Preview: Who was William F. Buckley, Jr.?
Watch the first ten minutes of The Incomparable Mr. Buckley in this sneak preview.
Clip: S38 E3 | 10:12
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Watch • 1:40:39
American Masters
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Episode: S38 E3 | 1:40:39
Watch • 1:43:31
American Masters
Moynihan
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Episode: S38 E2 | 1:43:31
Watch • 53:03
American Masters
HOPPER: An American love story
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
Episode: S38 E1 | 53:03
Watch • 54:31
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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
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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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A Song for Cesar
Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
Episode: S37 E8 | 1:22:12
Watch • 1:22:45
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Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.
Episode: S37 E7 | 1:22:45
Watch • 1:33:44
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Jerry Brown: The Disrupter
Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.
Episode: S37 E6 | 1:33:44
Watch • 1:29:31
American Masters
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
Episode: S37 E5 | 1:29:31