American Masters

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Accessible Episodes

These episodes of American Masters feature enhanced accessibility.

American Masters Shorts

Explore new documentary shorts about artists who defy the odds to create remarkable work.

At Home with Jacques Pépin

In this digital series, chef Jacques Pépin brings us into his home to learn new dishes!

In The Making | Season 2

Meet seven artists whose work explores and influences American culture today.

Masters of Drag

NYC's sweetest drag diva Peppermint tells the story of pioneering American drag artists.

Now Streaming

A rotating selection of films currently streaming. Updated monthly.

Renegades

Explore the lives of diverse, lesser-known historical figures with disabilities.

Unladylike2020

Stories of courageous and diverse female trailblazers from the turn of the 20th century.

Archive Highlights

Watch curated interviews with cultural figures from The American Masters Digital Archive.

Authors

A collection of films about great American authors, playwrights, and poets.

Entertainers

A collection of films profiling some of American's greatest entertainers.

In the Making | Season 1

Eight cinematic shorts on emerging cultural icons.

LGBTQ Masters

Stories of great LGBTQ cultural icons.

Musicians

A collection of films about great American musicians.

Thought Leaders

"Thought Leaders" examines the lives and legacies of political changemakers.