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American Masters - S35 - E7

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The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.

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American Masters: Season 35 - 10 Episode s

35x1 - How It Feels To Be Free
January 18, 2021
A documentary that tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American women entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.
35x2 - Flannery
March 23, 2021
Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als and more.
35x3 - Twyla Moves
March 26, 2021
Explore legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process, with original interviews, first-hand glimpses of her at work and rare archival footage of select performances from her more than 160 choreographed works.
35x4 - Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
April 2, 2021
The life and career of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, leader of the band for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," who continued a schedule of touring and performing into his 90s.
35x5 - Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
April 9, 2021
The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, including personal details about his battles with drug addiction and homophobia.
35x6 - Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
May 3, 2021
The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
35x7 - Ballerina Boys
June 4, 2021
The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.
35x8 - Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
July 27, 2021
Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago’s West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with Carlos Santana and more.
35x9 - Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
October 5, 2021
Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today.
35x10 - Becoming Helen Keller
October 19, 2021
Revisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty.

35x1 - How It Feels To Be Free

35x2 - Flannery

35x3 - Twyla Moves

35x4 - Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story

35x5 - Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

35x6 - Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

35x7 - Ballerina Boys

35x8 - Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away

35x9 - Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

35x10 - Becoming Helen Keller

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