American Masters · S16 · E7
Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
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The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
Season 16
1Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
90 minOct 7, 2001
The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
2F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
90 minOct 14, 2001
An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
3Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
90 minOct 21, 2001
The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
4Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
90 minNov 18, 2001
Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
5Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
90 minNov 28, 2001
The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
6Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
90 minDec 16, 2001
A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
7Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
90 minFeb 19, 2002Now viewing
The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
8Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
90 minMar 1, 2002
The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.