American Masters

Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.

Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

This version contains extended audio description. Follow author Sarah Thankam Mathews as pressure mounts to follow up her highly acclaimed debut novel, "All This Could Be Different." Mathews excavates her past in India and Oman, contends with her present as a rising literary star, and imagines new futures

This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation. Follow author Sarah Thankam Mathews as pressure mounts to follow up her highly acclaimed debut novel, "All This Could Be Different." Mathews excavates her past in India and Oman, contends with her present as a rising literary star, and imagines new futures

Follow author Sarah Thankam Mathews as pressure mounts to follow up her highly acclaimed debut novel, "All This Could Be Different." Mathews excavates her past in India and Oman, contends with her present as a rising literary star, and imagines new futures of immigration, justice, and community.

Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.

Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.

Gladys Bentley was a musical sensation and gender identity pioneer.

Sarria was a legend of the San Francisco drag scene.

Jean Malin was one of the first openly gay performers in the Prohibition era.

She was an artist, activist, gay mother and mentor to hundreds of queer youth.

Filmmaker Jonas Mekas describes the burgeoning art scene of New York City in the 1960s.

Pépin teaches us how to make onion soup gratinée.

Discover "the fastest woman in the world," deaf racecar driver and daredevil Kitty O'Neil.

She ran for president in lipstick, heels and eyeshadow.

Maia Cruz Palileo is a multi-disciplinary artist who explores themes of migration.

Pépin serves cod with a garnish of vegetables including mushrooms, radishes and olives.

Steve Martin discusses how David Geffen found Hollywood success through his friendships.

Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats.

Artist Sydney G. James’ bold brush strokes address racial injustice in her native Detroit.

Ojibwe artist Jonathan Thunder explores the mythic inspirations of his surrealist work.

Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio is a Kanaka Maoli wahine poet, activist, and academic.

Fran Drescher talks about how she took inspiration from Lucille Ball for "The Nanny."

John Singleton came to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on "Poetic Justice."

André Leon Talley recounts how Mae West used fashion and her sexuality to empower herself.

Martin Scorsese discusses how John Ford's films have impacted his career.