Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

1Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

90 minJul 3, 1989

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

2Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

90 minJul 10, 1989

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

3Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

90 minJul 31, 1989Now viewing

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

4James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

90 minAug 14, 1989

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

5Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

90 minAug 17, 1989

A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.

6Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

90 minSep 11, 1989

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

7Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

90 minSep 18, 1989

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

8W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

90 minSep 25, 1989

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

9Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

90 minNov 15, 1989

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

10Milos Forman: Portrait

90 minDec 20, 1989

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.