American Masters

Filmmaker Michael Sarnoski breaks down his revisionist version of the Robin Hood story.

Mike Wallace discusses the groundbreaking “60 Minutes” story on tobacco.

Actor Tyler James Williams talks about his acting process and what drives his work.

Olivia Wilde on working with Jeff Bridges on “Tron: Legacy.”

Watch as Oglala Lakota musician Mato Wayuhi draws on ancestral knowledge to inform his process.

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka returns to the show to talk about her creative process.

This version contains ASL interpretation. Explore the life of notable Black scholar W.E.B. Du Bois.

This version contains EAD. Explore the life of notable Black scholar W.E.B. Du Bois.

Follow Warren King as he transforms cardboard into intricate sculptures.

Oscar-nominated actor Greg Kinnear shares some "big thoughts."

Follow Aliah and Kehau as they take on the male-dominated practice of building Hawaiian hale.

Comedian Chris Fleming talks about the process behind his iconic manic stage persona.

Poet Cindy Tran found her voice on Yelp and writes about family, identity and belonging.

Trumpeter Lani B. Supreme carries forward a musical legacy that transcends generations.

Musician Hannah Mayree organizes workshops and performances celebrating the banjo's Black history.

Actor John Goodman talks about his work on the film, "The Big Lebowski."

Follow the rise of politician and activist Bella Abzug. This contains Extended Audio Description.

Follow the rise of politician and activist Bella Abzug. This contains on-screen ASL interpretation.

Follow Sudanese musician and ethnomusicologist Alsarah as she leads Alsarah and the Nubatones.

Artist Ani Liu creates provocative artifacts at the intersection of art, science and technology.

Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.

Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra. ASL version.

Learn about Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize-winning author of Night.

Middle school students in Newark grapple with Elie Wiesel's harrowing Holocaust memoir.

Learn about Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize-winning author of Night.

An Iranian-American artist’s work uses abstracted Persian calligraphy to signify migration.

Comedian and actress Leslie Jones does a deep dive on her creative process.

An Iranian-American artist’s work uses abstracted Persian calligraphy to signify migration.

Comedian Phoebe Robinson takes on hustle-culture in biting comedy special.

Learn about Marlee Matlin, Oscar-winning actress and champion of the Deaf community.

Learn about Marlee Matlin, Oscar-winning actress and champion of the Deaf community.

Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan opens up in a candid interview about making music.

Harvey Fierstein talks to director Michael Kantor backstage during the production of "Hairspray."

Explore the creative process and familial narrative behind acclaimed fashion label House of Aama.

Explore the creative process and familial narrative behind acclaimed fashion label House of Aama.

Follow furniture maker and conceptual artist Norman Teague as he prepares for a solo exhibition.

Follow furniture maker and conceptual artist Norman Teague as he prepares for a solo exhibition.

Discover this portrait of the Cuban-American graphic artist and graphic novelist Edel Rodriguez.

Discover this portrait of the Cuban-American graphic artist and graphic novelist Edel Rodriguez.

Actress Natasha Rothwell on her creative process in "The White Lotus."

Ringo Starr describes his friendship with Mae West.

Actor Daniel Dae Kim on his groundbreaking career and new project, "Butterfly."

Composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb talk about how they have worked together.

Mel Brooks talks about the first Broadway show he ever saw—Cole Porter's "Anything Goes."

Discover this portrait of the Cuban-American graphic artist and graphic novelist Edel Rodriguez.

Follow Danielle Scott as she makes art that explores the wretched pain and beauty of her ancestors.

Follow Danielle Scott as she makes art that explores the wretched pain and beauty of her ancestors.

Photographer Gioncarlo Valentine documents intimacy as a radical act of self-exploration.

Photographer Gioncarlo Valentine documents intimacy as a radical act of self-exploration.

Explore the creative process and familial narrative behind acclaimed fashion label House of Aama.

Contains ASL. Discover how cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.

Contains EAD. Discover how cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.

Follow furniture maker and conceptual artist Norman Teague as he prepares for a solo exhibition.

Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times. [EAD]

Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times. [ASL]

TV writer and host Phil Rosenthal talks about finding our shared humanity in food and comedy.

Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.

Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.

Follow Danielle Scott as she makes art that explores the wretched pain and beauty of her ancestors.

Musician Tunde Adebimpe on his creative process behind his solo album debut.