American Masters · S3 · E2
A Duke Named Ellington
Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
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Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
Season 3
1Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
90 minJul 11, 1988
The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.
2A Duke Named Ellington
90 minJul 18, 1988Now viewing
Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
3Andre Kertesz of the Cities
90 minAug 8, 1988
A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
4Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
90 minAug 22, 1988
Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
5Rivera in America
90 minAug 29, 1988
The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
6Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
90 minSep 5, 1988
A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
7Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
90 minMar 8, 1989
The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
8Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
90 minJun 26, 1989
The story of "method" acting.