American Masters: Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

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American Masters: Raúl Juliá and Meryl Streep Go Head-to-Head

Raúl Juliá and Meryl Streep Go Head-to-Head

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Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage Preview

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Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Explore a versatile Puerto Rican actor whose work on stage & screen shook the world.

S33 Ep10 | 1h 23m 32s

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

S33 Ep10 | 1h 23m 32s

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American Masters

Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

Explore the legacy of the feminist author who transformed U.S. literature with her science

S33 Ep9 | 53m 25s

Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

S33 Ep9 | 53m 25s

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American Masters

Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life

Explore four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally's work in theater.

S33 Ep8 | 1h 22m 18s

Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life

S33 Ep8 | 1h 22m 18s

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Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices

Trace the journey of one of America’s greatest choral music conductors.

S33 Ep7 | 53m 11s

Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices

S33 Ep7 | 53m 11s

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Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable

Discover the life and work of Garry Winogrand.

S33 Ep6 | 1h 23m 11s

Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable

S33 Ep6 | 1h 23m 11s

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American Masters

Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People

Discover the man behind the award.

S33 Ep5 | 1h 24m 17s

Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People

S33 Ep5 | 1h 24m 17s

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American Masters

Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives

Experience the power of song in the struggle for equality through feminist Holly Near.

S33 Ep4 | 53m 51s

Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives

S33 Ep4 | 53m 51s

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American Masters

Charley Pride: I’m Just Me

Follow the country music superstar’s journey from segregated Mississippi to Nashville.

S33 Ep3 | 53m 11s

Charley Pride: I’m Just Me

S33 Ep3 | 53m 11s

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American Masters

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me

The first major film documentary of the life and art of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.

S33 Ep2 | 1h 39m 32s

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me

S33 Ep2 | 1h 39m 32s

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Decoding Watson

Scientist James Watson, the man behind the Double Helix, confronts his complex legacy.

S33 Ep1 | 1h 23m 26s

Decoding Watson

S33 Ep1 | 1h 23m 26s

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American Masters

In Memoriam: Harold Prince

Hal Prince talks about the intense collaborative nature of the musical form.

Clip: S33 | 55s

In Memoriam: Harold Prince

Clip: S33 | 55s

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Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous Preview

Discover the art world giant whose color fields changed art history and now fetch millions

Preview: S33 Ep11 | 30s

Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous Preview

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American Masters

Why Mark Rothko Came to America

Learn why Rothko's family emigrated from Russia to the United States.

Clip: S33 Ep11 | 2m 42s

Why Mark Rothko Came to America

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American Masters

How Abstract Expressionism Changed American Art

See how Abstract Expressionism shifted the center of the art world from Paris to New York

Clip: S33 Ep11 | 1m 57s

How Abstract Expressionism Changed American Art

Clip: S33 Ep11 | 1m 57s

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American Masters

How Raúl Juliá got his sister into Studio 54

Maria Eugenia Juliá talks about trying to get into Studio 54 with "Raúl from Dracula."

Clip: S33 Ep10 | 1m 27s

How Raúl Juliá got his sister into Studio 54

Clip: S33 Ep10 | 1m 27s

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American Masters

Rita Moreno & Edward James Olmos on the discrimination

Despite Raúl Juliá's talents, opportunities for Latino actors were scarce.

Clip: S33 Ep10 | 2m 6s

Rita Moreno & Edward James Olmos on the discrimination

Clip: S33 Ep10 | 2m 6s

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American Masters

Ben DeJesus Sheds Light on Latino Stories

Director Ben DeJesus discusses the importance of Raúl Juliá's story and cultural impact.

Clip: S33 Ep10 | 1m 50s

Ben DeJesus Sheds Light on Latino Stories

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American Masters

Raúl Juliá and Meryl Streep Go Head-to-Head

Raúl Juliá and Meryl Streep mesmerize in the 1978 production of The Taming of the Shrew.

Clip: S33 Ep10 | 3m

Raúl Juliá and Meryl Streep Go Head-to-Head

Clip: S33 Ep10 | 3m

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American Masters

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage Preview

Explore the life of a versatile Puerto Rican actor whose performances shook the world.

Preview: S33 Ep10 | 1m 1s

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage Preview

Preview: S33 Ep10 | 1m 1s

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American Masters

How Raúl Juliá Influenced Esai Morales

Morales reflects on Raúl Juliá's craft and discipline as an actor.

Clip: S33 Ep10 | 1m 3s

How Raúl Juliá Influenced Esai Morales

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American Masters

Edward James Olmos on Raúl Juliá

Edward James Olmos recalls watching Raúl Juliá perform Shakespeare on tabletops.

Clip: S33 Ep10 | 1m 37s

Edward James Olmos on Raúl Juliá

Clip: S33 Ep10 | 1m 37s

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Inside Look | Raúl Juliá

Get an inside look at Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage from American Masters and VOCES.

Preview: S33 Ep10 | 2m 5s

Inside Look | Raúl Juliá

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