American Masters · S24 · E3
The Doors: When You're Strange
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
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A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
Season 24
1Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
90 minJan 11, 2010
Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
2I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
90 minMar 31, 2010
The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
3The Doors: When You're Strange
90 minMay 12, 2010Now viewing
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
4Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
90 minJun 21, 2010
Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
5Cachao: Uno Más
90 minSep 20, 2010
A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
6A Letter to Elia
90 minOct 4, 2010
Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
7Lennon NYC
90 minNov 22, 2010
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
8Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
90 minDec 27, 2010
A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.