Season 4 (1989)
Back to main1. Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
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1h 30min
July 3, 1989
2. Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
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1h 30min
July 10, 1989
3. Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
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1h 30min
July 31, 1989
4. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
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1h 30min
August 14, 1989
5. Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
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1h 30min
August 17, 1989
6. Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
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1h 30min
September 11, 1989
7. Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
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1h 30min
September 18, 1989
8. W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
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1h 30min
September 25, 1989
9. Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
1h 30min
November 15, 1989
10. Milos Forman: Portrait
The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.
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1h 30min
December 20, 1989