American Masters · S14 · E7
The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation
A chronicle of the artistic expression of the counter-culture movement.
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A chronicle of the artistic expression of the counter-culture movement.
Season 14

1Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
90 minNov 1, 1999
A chronicle of the clash between two film-making legends when they tried to work together in the 1940s.

2Norman Rockwell: Painting America
90 minNov 24, 1999
A presentation of the award-winning PBS series American Masters, Norman Rockwell: Painting America etches a warm and indelible portrait of one of America's most beloved artists.

3Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For
90 minDec 8, 1999
Profile of the well-known jazz singer, from early band performances and "scat" to her solo career.

4Paul Taylor: Dancemaker
90 minJan 5, 2000
The story of a choreographer who contributed much to the style of American performance dance in the modern era.

5Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
90 minFeb 2, 2000
A biography of one of the first African-American actors to regularly star in mainstream movies.

6Isaac Stern: Life's Virtuoso
90 minApr 13, 2000
An installment on the violin master with comments from his musical colleagues.

7The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation
90 minMay 31, 2000Now viewing
A chronicle of the artistic expression of the counter-culture movement.
